How Kwame Onwuachi Went From Selling Candy to Becoming a Top Chef in New York | Idea Generation

Nigerian-American chef Kwame Onwuahchi takes us on a journey from his childhood in Nigeria, to selling candy on the subway, to being crowned one of the top chefs in New York City and building his world famous restaurant Tatiana.
In this episode, Onwuachi sits down with Noah Callahan-Bever to discuss how he came up with the concept for Tatiana, his fears of failure, and how he found inspiration from President Barack Obama.
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[@Nadjamilano]

Deeply inspired by Kwame’s story. Such an amazing episode.

[@Moorish_Samurai]

Under 100 👇🏾

[@opheouserandall9545]

Genius. Impressive and thanks for the creation (Restaurant) and content.

[@emmanuelharbor2350]

proudly Nigerian. proud of my culture and identity

[@moderndayjae3167]

What a great episode. Incredible story. So many details resonate with me and I am not a chef. Tatiana is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is amazing.

[@NotEvenOverThere]

I want to hear him explain his backstory so we can get clarity on what complex meant by “the allure of the streets” cause what 😂

[@captain.tell.me.hoe.]

Go watch his interview on Iman Amongst Men for all that .

[@royLT]

Gotta read his book!

[@jordancathleen]

IYKYK lol but be glad that you don’t

[@jayden7041]

😂

[@daniellepint]

He’s such an artist. To combine his creativity with story telling through the food and ambiance is amazing.

[@WillaWhitley-o8m]

You always make complex ideas feel more manageable.

[@JayDennisProcurement]

Such a great success story ❤

[@alvaroapolinar7678]

Selling candies meant selling drugs

[@beanie0026]

Cool story.

[@MiaHallTV]

So cool ❤

[@indrataylor3149]

Good morning 🙏🏿♥️👋🏿🥰

[@Perilune-zr5zs]

great series

[@TheBulBey]

Bruh these episodes are so good 🤌🏾

[@mf4450]

He should be one of the top Chef judges

[@jayden7041]

🔥🔥

[@capstar633]

NOT paying $56 for oxtails. GOING to Harlem!

[@DubSeide]

Does he explain how he got caught up in Superhead drama and Cyn Santana rumors

[@TEETEE-nh4rr]

Why would he ask Kwame about his personal life on this platform makes no sense? This is an interview about his professional life

[@MONET8iAM]

That’s irrelevant but I am curious too. I actually just remembered that I just watched Joe’s episode on here recently and chuckled.

[@wt1272]

No one could wipe the white chalk on his hairline?

[@TheeStrawberryLee]

💚💚💚 I love this man!!!!

[@etf42]

what happened to his hairline?

[@boyerbazelaisjr333]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@courtneydaniels24]

He was dealing and bangin, but made sure he went out to vote for Barrack huh? 😂😂

[@andream.313]

It's the hype and not quality, he's a person supported by his community not a grwat chef