August 19-22, 2021 | SALAMANDER RESORT & SPA, MIDDLEBURG, VA

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Presented by award-winning chef and author Kwame Onwuachi, The Family Reunion is a new, first-of-its-kind food event, inspired by the time-honored gatherings of his ancestors, as well as the culinary and cultural heritage of his Afro-Caribbean roots.

The Family Reunion celebrates Black and Brown cooking traditions that have shaped American cuisine while also showcasing the next generation of food and wine professionals currently moving the industry forward. 

Nolan was one of the inaugural presenters, leading the breakout session, “GRACE the Musical: Welcome to our Table,” a panel discussion of the history and themes that have inspired his new musical, featuring GRACE ambassadors Chef Carla Hall and Sheila C. Johnson along with Dr. Jessica B. Harris, award-winning author of High on the Hog, the book that has inspired the same-titled Netflix documentary series,

Nolan also presented three songs from the musical featuring GRACE leads Nova Payton and Kevin McAllister, accompanied by Paul Byssainthe, Jr. 

 Here is a full listing of featured talent for The Family Reunion:

• Virginia Ali, Co-Founder, Ben's Chili Bowl
• Nyesha Joyce Arrington, Chef and Host, Happy Mouth Podcast
• Masama Bailey, Executive Chef, The Grey
• Nadine Brown, Sommelier, Founder, At Your Service
• Dawn Burrell, Chef/Partner, Late August Restaurant & Lucille's Hospitality Group
• Tavel Bristol-Joseph, Pastry Chef/Partner, Emmer & Rye, Henbit, TLV, Hestia and Kalimotxo
• Nina Compton, James Beard Award-winning Chef, Chef/Compere Lapin
• Julia Coney, Sommelier, Wine/Travel/Lifestyle Journalist, Founder, Black Wine Professionals
• Tiffany Derry, Chef/Owner, Roots Chicken Shak, Roots Southern Table
• Michael Elegbede, Chef/Owner, ITAN
• Andre Fowles, Chef, 3x Food Network "Chopped" Champion
• Bryan Furman, Chef/Owner, Pit Master, Bryan Furman BBQ
• Tiana Gee, Private Chef & Caterer
• Gregory Gourdet, Chef/Owner, Kann
• Jon Gray, Co-Founder, Ghetto Gastro
• Carla Hall, Chef, Restaurateur, Author
• Dr. Jessica B. Harris, Food Historian, Author, Journalist, James Beard Lifetime Achievement Awardee
• Rashida Holmes, Chef/Owner, Bridgetown Roti
• Priya Krishna, New York Times Food Writer
• Vallery Lomas, Baker, Winner of "Great American Baking Show"
• Carlton McCoy, Master Sommelier
• Peter Prime, Chef/Owner, Cane D.C.
• Jonathan "Jonny" Rhodes, Executive Chef/Owner, Indigo
• JR Robinson, Chef/Owner, Kitchencray
• Jamila Robinson, Food Media Leader
• Rodney Bryant Scott, JBF Chef, Founder/Pitmaster, Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ
• Pierre Serrao, Chef/Co-Founder, Ghetto Gastro
• Khushbu Shah, Restaurant Editor, Food & Wine
• Ashleigh Shanti, Chef
• Alexander Bernard Smalls, JBF Chef, Restaurateur, Author
• Pierre Thiam, Chef, Restaurateur, Author
• Erick Williams, Chef/Owner, Virtue Restaurant & Bar
• Nolan Williams, Jr., American Composer, CEO, NEWorks Productions