Tanya Holland
AmericanFood & CookingCookbookb. 1965
Tanya Holland is an American chef, restaurateur, podcaster, and cookbook author known for her modern soul-food cuisine. She founded Brown Sugar Kitchen in Oakland, California, authored multiple cookbooks, has appeared on television (including Top Chef), and hosts the podcast "Tanya's Table." Her work highlights California-influenced soul food and community-focused food culture.
Awards
['Michelin Bib Gourmand (multiple years)', 'Best Soul Food — Oakland Magazine', 'Best Southern/Soul Food — East Bay Express', 'Best New Barbecue in America — Food & Wine (for B-Side BBQ, 2012)']
Notable Works
['Brown Sugar Kitchen: New-Style, Down-Home Recipes from Sweet West Oakland', 'New Soul Cooking', 'California Soul']
