Top 10 Blackest, and Sometimes Bougiest, Food Moments Ever Televised
From that ‘Good Times’ dinner party featuring meatloaf to the final night out on ‘Insecure,’ a ranking of the small screen’s most important dinner moments
I’ve always been obsessed with all things Black history, so when I decided to write about food and beverages, I turned my attention to Black folks making history in the culinary world. Through the years, I’ve covered a variety of high achievers, from Hercules Posey, an enslaved man and chef for President George Washington, to Mariya Russell, the first-ever Black female chef to attain a Michelin star.
Of course, I cannot ignore this obsession even when I’m off the clock. For instance, for fun, I enjoy analyzing the food scenes on popular television shows. I don’t know if you’ve ever noticed, but some of the best TV moments happen when people are eating, whether it’s a dinner party at home or lively gatherings at restaurants.
When it comes to Black-centric television shows, the scenes have always been particularly extra. They are also very memorable — only in the way Black people can do it — which is why I’ve ranked the Top 10 Blackest Food Moments Ever Televised. From an unforgettable Good Times dinner party featuring…
