About this episode
DeVonn Francis is a chef, recipe developer, and events producer based in Brooklyn. His culinary events studio, Yardy World , has developed a cult following around vibrant, lush experiences rooted in Caribbean cuisine with some of the best vibes and playlists around, and now they’re joining the CPG boom. It’s a joy to have DeVonn in the studio to talk about his distinctive POV, starring in the second season of High on the Hog , his dream dinner party lineup, and more. Also on the show the return of three things, where Aliza and Matt go over some of the books, restaurants, and citrus fruits they are most excited about. This includes: Flan at Nenes Taqueria , al bap at AriAri , crispy shallots and fish roe from Ignacia Valdes pop-ups, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures , PSA: The pomelos are hitting in NYC right now, Pizza Night: Deliciously Doable Recipes for Pizza and Salad . Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple , or star us on Spotify . We’d love to hear from you. MORE FROM DEVONN: Welcome to the DeVonn Francis Dinner Party Multiverse [TASTE] The 2021 Feel Good Food Plan [Bon Appetit] Yardy World [official] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices