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Shucking Barriers: Chef Jasmine Norton Unravels Oyster's Untold Story in Baltimore's Black Community
Welcome to a captivating episode of "The Truth in This Art"! Join host Rob Lee as he engages in a meaningful conversation with Chef Jasmine Norton the executive chef & owner of The Urban Oyster . The company is both the first female and black-owned oyster bar in Maryland.
Jasmine pursued a career in the restaurant industry and began shucking and grilling oysters under the Urban Oyster name at the Fells Point farmers market in 2017. She is known for her innovative approach to oysters and her mission to make oysters more accessible to the black community. Chef Norton has been recognized for her culinary skills and was a contestant on Guy's Grocery Games.
Tune in as we explore:
- Chef Jasmine's mission to increase oyster accessibility within Baltimore's black community.
- Discover the rich history of oysters in Baltimore, often overshadowed by the craze for crabs.
- Chef Norton's belief in accessibility as the remedy to break the stigma around oysters is something to anticipate.
- Witness the determination of Chef Norton as she faces challenges as a black woman in the culinary industry, striving to create a meaningful impact.
- Stay tuned for Chef Norton's innovative business model restructuring post-COVID-19, with a strong focus on nurturing young entrepreneurs in the days to come.
Chef Jasmine Norton, the executive chef, and owner of the Urban Oyster, joins host Rob Lee to discuss her mission to make oysters more accessible to the black community in Baltimore. Chef Norton explains that she was inspired to focus on oysters because she noticed a lack of interest in the black community for this particular cuisine. She wanted to challenge this perception and expose her friends and others to the world of oysters. Chef Norton also discusses the history of oysters in Baltimore and the challenges she has faced as a black woman in the male-dominated culinary industry. She shares her plans to restructure her business model in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and her desire to mentor young entrepreneurs in the future.
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