Oaxacan Black Mole is more than a dish. It is a living tradition passed down through generations. In this edition of Flavors of the Bronx, we explore the origins of Oaxaca’s legendary Mole Negro and its connection to the South Bronx, where food, culture, activism, and community come together in a powerful expression of identity and resilience.
Tag: Culture
Flavors of The Bronx – The Global Grill – Hunts Point Beef Patties & Roasted Goat
THE INDUSTRIAL PULSE OF THE BOROUGH. The Global Grill: A spicy, smoky tribute to the laborers and legends of Hunts Point. Flavors of The Bronx – The Global Grill – Hunts Point Beef Patties & Roasted Goat The Origins and Tradition The Hunts Point food scene is a masterclass in industrial-scale culinary tradition. As home to… Continue reading Flavors of The Bronx – The Global Grill – Hunts Point Beef Patties & Roasted Goat
Flavors of The Bronx – The Sweet Edition: Italian Rainbow Cookies
A Bronx classic layered with history, heritage, and sweetness — Italian Rainbow Cookies tell a story far deeper than dessert. Flavors of the Bronx – The Sweet Edition: Italian Rainbow Cookies The Origins and Tradition While they are called “cookies,” the Italian Rainbow Cookie is technically a tri-color almond sponge cake. Created by Italian immigrants… Continue reading Flavors of The Bronx – The Sweet Edition: Italian Rainbow Cookies
Flavors of The Bronx: Southern Fried Chicken with Collard Greens
🍗 Flavors of the Bronx: Southern Fried Chicken with Collard Greens The Origins and Tradition Southern Fried Chicken is a quintessential icon of American comfort food, a dish whose origins are deeply intertwined with the history and ingenuity of African American culinary traditions. Building on techniques brought from West Africa, enslaved cooks perfected the method… Continue reading Flavors of The Bronx: Southern Fried Chicken with Collard Greens
Flavors of The Bronx: Penne Alla Vodka
🍝 Flavors of the Bronx: Penne Alla Vodka The Origins and Tradition Penne Alla Vodka is a modern Italian-American classic, a culinary invention born not in Italy, but from the resourceful and vibrant kitchens of 20th-century America. Its tradition is one of luxurious simplicity, combining a creamy, tomato-based sauce with a touch of vodka, which… Continue reading Flavors of The Bronx: Penne Alla Vodka
Flavors of The Bronx: Jollof Rice with Chicken
By Dennis Harvell 🍚 Flavors of the Bronx: Jollof Rice with Chicken (Heart of West Africa) The Origins and Tradition Jollof Rice is arguably the most famous and fiercely debated dish of West African cuisine, central to cultural life across nations like Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Liberia. Its tradition is rooted in the Senegal River… Continue reading Flavors of The Bronx: Jollof Rice with Chicken
Bronx Hero: Willie Colón — The Architect of The Urban Chronicle
Si quieres cosechar, primero hay que sembrar.” (If you want to harvest, first you must sow.) from the song “Siembra (with Rubén Blades) which became a generational anthem for Latino identity and self-determination. Bronx Hero: Willie Colón — The Architect of the Urban Chronicle Willie Colón (1950–2026) was much more than a musician; he was… Continue reading Bronx Hero: Willie Colón — The Architect of The Urban Chronicle
Flavors of The Bronx: Sopa de Pollo
🍜 Flavors of the Bronx: Sopa de Pollo The Origins and Tradition The tradition of Sopa de Pollo (Chicken Soup) is a deeply rooted, universal culinary embrace, celebrated across countless cultures as both sustenance and soul food. Its origins are ancient, with variations existing globally, yet the Latin American and Caribbean versions hold a special,… Continue reading Flavors of The Bronx: Sopa de Pollo
Flavor of The Bronx: Arroz con Gandules
🍚 Arroz con Gandules (Rice with Pigeon Peas) The Origins and Tradition Arroz con Gandules is the undisputed crown jewel of the Puerto Rican culinary identity, though its roots are a masterclass in global fusion. This dish tells the story of the Caribbean through its ingredients: the rice introduced by the Spanish, the pigeon peas… Continue reading Flavor of The Bronx: Arroz con Gandules