Author Archives: GFDI Team

About GFDI Team

Team of talented writers who have a passion for sharing, connecting and preserving the history and culture of the African diaspora.

Baha Mar Announces Inaugural The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival

Posted on June 29, 2022 by GFDI Team

The first-of-its-kind event will bring together globally celebrated chefs and local Bahamian artists for a weekend of food, art, and culture  Baha Mar, the Caribbean’s leading integrated luxury resort of choice located in Nassau, The Bahamas, is thrilled to announce the first The Bahamas Culinary & … Continue reading →

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Nando’s is Spreading Its Wings From South Africa to Virginia Beach

Posted on June 19, 2022 by GFDI Team

World-Famous South African Chicken Restaurant Brings Its Signature Flame-Grilled Spice and Art-Filled Interiors to Virginia Beach Town Center Nando’s PERi-PERi, the beloved South African restaurant brand recognized around the world for its spicy flame-grilled chicken, is hatching in Virginia Beach. … Continue reading →

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Tips for Opening a Fast-Casual Restaurant

Posted on June 17, 2022 by GFDI Team

Perhaps you have an excellent fast-casual restaurant idea that you believe will succeed. Keep reading to explore three tips to help you open your business. Opening a restaurant is risky. Unfortunately, it’s an incredibly competitive market, and to succeed, you … Continue reading →

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Maison Courvoisier Introduces Courvoisier® Mizunara, a First-Of-Its-Kind Collaboration United By The Art of Blending

Posted on June 16, 2022 by GFDI Team

A daring, visionary blend of cognac made in celebration by Courvoisier’s Sixth Chief Blender Patrice Pinet and Fifth-Generation Chief Blender of the House of Suntory, Shinji Fukuyo Maison Courvoisier, the Most Awarded Cognac House*, introduces Courvoisier® Mizunara to the world, … Continue reading →

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Sip a FREE* Sprite® From McDonald’s® With Your Order on the First Day of Summer

Posted on June 16, 2022 by GFDI Team

The first sip of a Sprite from McDonald’s on a hot summer day is *chef’s kiss*. We’ve seen thousands of memes and posts about how Sprite from McDonald’s just ‘hits different.‘ From saying it tastes like the sound of a zipper closing a … Continue reading →

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