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Keep up with the latest regarding all things H3irloom Food Group.

10.26.23

Chefs David + Tonya Thomas Signed to HONE Talent

From Whetstone Media and Netflix's High on the Hog host, Stephen Satterfield, comes HONE Talent management which focuses on the coverage diversity of food in media. David and Tonya have been added to their roster of incredible food chefs and personalities.

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9.22.23

Baltimore Magazine: The Tastemakers

David & Tonya Thomas have been named by Baltimore Magazine as one of the most influential movers and shakers in Charm City's hospitality scene!

 

Read the full article and feature at the link below. 

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8.20.23

The Family Reunion

Chefs David and Tonya Thomas and the H3irloom team served uo Shrimp & Grit Fritters, Banana Fosters Bread Pudding, and a Mardi Gras "Twinkie" at the 3rd Annual The Family Reunion. The 4-day mega weekend is presented by Chef Kwame Onwuachi and Sheila Johnson.

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8.3.23

Okra Is Oh So Global

Chef David Thomas' recipe for Maryland Summer Succotash with Fish Pepper Vinaigrette is now featured in the August print edition of Food & Wine magazine. 

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6.19.23

WYPR: On and Beyond Juneteenth

Executive Chefs David & Tonya Thomas talk about using history to elevate flavor in this WYPR feature.

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6.16.23

Grand Opening: The ROOST

H3 catered the grand opening of The Roost at the Baltimore Peninsula, with a ribbon cutting ceremony with Governor Wes Moore and Under Armor CEO, Kevin Plank.

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5.1.23

Top Chef Private Dinner at Platform by JBF

Executive Chefs David & Tonya showcased Baltimore culinary talent in New York at the Platform by JBF's new event space.

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4.20.23

Auburn University's 28th Annual Hospitality Gala

Executive Pastry Chef Tonya served a signature sweet potato cake with whipped white chocolate cream cheese, dried cherries, miso caramel, and toasted benne seeds.

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3.17.23

Plate: Blank Canvas Brittle

H3 helps create a zero waste kitchen by repurposing fruit peels and more as seen in Plate magazine.

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3.3.23

Charleston Wine & Food Fest

H3irloom showcases Maryland-style Pit Beef at the 2023 Charleston Wine & Food Fest!

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2.25.23

CIAA Money Moves Financial Summit

H3irloom served up breakfast and lunch bites to a full-house of heavy hitters at the CIAA Money Moves Financial Summit.

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2.10.23

25 Black Marylanders to Watch

The Baltimore Sun has named Executive Chefs David & Tonya Thomas as one of their 25 Black Marylanders to Watch 2023!

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1.3.23

The Cost of a Wedding

H3irloom is featured in the current issue of Baltimore Weddings magazine exploring the cost of weddings including catering, decor, and more.

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12.29.22

Black-eyed Peas, Fried Fish, Collard Greens

H3irloom Food Group is featured in Baltimore Banner as soulful dishes rooted in Black culture are in high demand during the New Year's holidays.

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9.20.22

Baltimore Magazine: Home Cooking

Read about the life and culinary journey of Executive Chefs David & Tonya Thomas as they reclaim the narrative of their ancestors through their cooking.

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6.1.22

BBJ Leaders in Diversity Awards

Executive Chefs David & Tonya Thomas are honorees for the 2022 Baltimore Business Journal Leaders in Diversity Awards!

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2.26.22

The Heat is On

H3irloom Food Group's artisanal hot sauce trio featuring the award-winning SOSU is in Baltimore Magazine's latest issue on newsstands now.

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10.19.23

2024 Charleston Wine + Food Festival

Just announced: David & Tonya Thomas will be serving up the bites in the VIP section of The Smokeshow as part of the 2024 Charleston Wine & Food Fest happening March 6-10 in Charleston, SC!

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Learn more and get tickets at the link below.

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9.5.23

Tip of the Tongue Podcast

Catch Executive Chefs David & Tonya Thomas on the latest episode of "Tip of Tongue" Episode 194 as they discuss the influence of African-Americanson the food of Maryland and on America.

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8.15.23

50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Celebration with Universal Music Group x Music Taste

H3irloom was the official caterer for a private event celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with Universal Music Group and Music Taste in Brooklyn, New York!

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6.30.23

Art After Hours at The Baltimore Museum of Art

H3irloom is back again for Art After Hours at the BMA with a hip-hop themed menu to celebrate The Culture exhibit.

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6.19.23

H3irloom Food Group Serves Up for AFRAM

A Juneteenth weekend with the Baltimore African American Festival serving the community inspired eats.

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5.16.23

Chefs David & Tonya Thomas Serve as Judges

Executive Chefs David & Tonya served as judges for Visit Baltimore's National Travel & Tourism Week's High School Culinary Competition.

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5.3.23

CLAVEL x H3 Cinco de Mayo 

Executive Chefs David & Tonya teamed up with Clavel Executive Chef Carlos Raba for an epic Afro-Mexican celebration for Cinco de Mayo.

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4.22.23

Black Women in Food Summit 2023

Executive Pastry Chef Tonya was a featured speaker in this year's Black Women in Food Summit held in Washington, DC.

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3.13.23

H3 Returns to Outstanding in the Field

Just announced: H3 will be back on the hill gain with Outstanding in the Field on Friday, September 22 at Burnt Hill Farm.

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2.28.23

Meet us at The Family Reunion

Just announced: Chefs David & Tonya Thomas will be featured chef talent at the 3rd Annual The Family Reunion presented by Chef Kwame Onwuachi and Food & Wine at The Salamander in Middleburg, Virginia.

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2.17.23

Baltimore Banner: Black Marylanders Shape Food History

Read more about Chef David & Tonya Thomas' work to tell the often overlooked stories of Maryland Black food history in an article by John-John Williams IV.

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1.27.23

123 Food & Agriculture Organizations to Watch

Food Tank has named H3irloom Food Group as one of their food and agricultural organizations to watch in 2023!

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12.31.22

CBS Baltimore: Honoring African American Traditions

H3irloom Food Group speaks exclusively with WJZ-TV about the long held New Year's Eve traditions in the African-American community.

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10.11.22

BayHaven Food & Wine Festival

Executive Chefs David & Tonya Thomas will be featured talent at the 2nd Annual bayHaven Food & Wine Fest in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 19-23.

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8.10.22

James Beard Foundation Legacy Network

Congratulations to Chefs David & Tonya Thomas for being named a part of the James Beard Foundation's Legacy Network!

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3.12.22

SXSW: The Future of Food

Chefs David & Tonya Thomas will speak on food resilience, access, and equity at The Future pf Food summit presented by Food Tank at SXSW!

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11.10.21

Made in the South Awards Finalist: SOSU Hotsauce

We are proud to announce that our artisanal hotsauce, SOSU, was chosen as a finalist for the 2021 Garden & Gun "Made in the South" Awards!

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