This book branches far beyond “soul food” to explore the melding of Asian, African, and American flavors. The Afro Asian flavor profile is a window into the intersection of the Asian diaspora and the African diaspora. An homage to this cultural culinary path and the grievances and triumphs along the way,Between Harlem and Heavenisnt fusion, but a glimpse into a cuisine that made its way into the thick of Harlem’s cultural renaissance.

Complete with essays on the history of Mintons Jazz Club, the melting pot that is Harlem, and the Afro-Asian flavor profile by bestselling coauthor Veronica Chambers, who just published the wildly successfulYes, Chefby Marcus Samuelsson, this cookbook brings the rich history of the Harlem food scene back to the home cook. Hardcover, 272 pages & published February 2018.