West African cuisine

Worlds of Flavor® to Celebrate the Foods, Cultures, Impact, and Innovation of Africa and its Diaspora

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NAPA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, the best place to learn from some of the brightest, most respected minds and voices in food is the 24th annual Worlds of Flavor® International Conference and Festival, at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Copia, November 2-4. This year the conference will explore the foods, culinary techniques, and diverse cultures of the African Atlantic and their impact on the global foodways.

Key Points: 
  • Registration for the conference, which is being planned in conjunction with the CIA's African Cuisines bachelor's degree program concentration , is now open.
  • "We've planned a deeply rooted program packed with the most dynamic Black chefs and scholars from around the world.
  • Day 1 will help ground guests in the history, geography, and culture of Africa and its diaspora.
  • Worlds of Flavor is open to all foodservice professionals from independent & chain restaurants; colleges/universities and K-12 schools; contract foodservice companies; hotels/resorts; and more.