Title:Contributing WriterLocation:Minneapolis, MinnesotaExpertise:Vegan cuisine, soul food, healthy eating, community outreachLouis Hunter is the owner of Trio Plant-Based, the first Black-owned vegan restaurant in Minnesota. After an arduous legal battle ensuing from a protest over the death of his cousin, Philando Castile, Louis was cleared of all charges and decided the next step in his life’s journey would be nurturing his community with a healthier approach to soul food. He researched health disparities in Black communities and developed a menu using his favorite family recipes for cornbread and potato pie. A movie calledBlackSkin, based on Louis and his story, was released in 2023.EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.
Title:Contributing WriterLocation:Minneapolis, MinnesotaExpertise:Vegan cuisine, soul food, healthy eating, community outreach
Title:Contributing Writer
Location:Minneapolis, Minnesota
Expertise:Vegan cuisine, soul food, healthy eating, community outreach
Louis Hunter is the owner of Trio Plant-Based, the first Black-owned vegan restaurant in Minnesota. After an arduous legal battle ensuing from a protest over the death of his cousin, Philando Castile, Louis was cleared of all charges and decided the next step in his life’s journey would be nurturing his community with a healthier approach to soul food. He researched health disparities in Black communities and developed a menu using his favorite family recipes for cornbread and potato pie. A movie calledBlackSkin, based on Louis and his story, was released in 2023.
EatingWell, aDotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn moreabout usand oureditorial process.
