Indigenous chef revives and reclaims Native American meals

Oakland-based chef Crystal Wahpepah has devoted herself to preserving and sharing conventional Native American fare. Re-establishing forgotten meals methods and reclaiming Native American meals sovereignty are key targets for the James Beard finalist. Her restaurant, Wahpepah’s Kitchen, is likely one of the first devoted to serving Indigenous meals.

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