Chef Max Hardy of River Bistro and COOP talks about returning to Detroit to launch restaurants after being a personal chef for NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire and a stint on the Food Network's Chopped. We talk about bringing Caribbean flavors to Detroit, the coffee cookbook he co-authored with Bob Marley's son, the I Am Hope Foundation, and inspiring the next generation of African-American chefs.
Chef Hardy's Picks:
- Late Night Food: Chops Bar and Grill
- Faygo Flavor: Red Pop
- Outdoor Spot: Rouge Park Golf Course
- Dream Person to Cook For: Oprah Winfrey
- Detroit Musical Artists: Anita Baker and Aretha Franklin
- Thing He Missed Most About Detroit: Corned Beef Sandwiches
- NBA Team: Los Angeles Lakers
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