Kwame Onwuachi
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About
Nigerian-American chef, author, and restaurateur recognized for his Afro-Caribbean expertise and restaurants in New York City. He served as the executive chef at Kith and Kin, and later opened his own restaurant, Tatiana, which earned widespread critical acclaim.
Before Fame
He grew up in the Bronx, often cooking with his mother, who ran her own catering business. He lived in Nigeria for a period of his childhood, which influenced his cooking style. He gained attention after appearing as a contestant on Season 13 of Top Chef.
Trivia
In 2019, he released a memoir called Notes from a Young Black Chef. He has received multiple James Beard Award recognitions.
Family Life
His father was a contractor and architect. His grandfather was an academic. He has a sister.
Associated With
He was previously in a relationship with Mya Allen. It was announced that Lakeith Stanfield would play him in a film adaptation of his memoir.
