On this episode Chef Black drops a huge announcement. Closing Black Walnut at the end of the year 2025 and reopening a new concept called “Dougla” February 14th 2026. Join the waitlist now at Douglakitchen.com With Caribbean and Indo (Indian) influences at its core, Dougla Kitchen celebrates cultural duality through bold flavor, soulful storytelling, and refined technique. This concept marks a new era for Chef Black — one that embraces identity, heritage, and homecoming.

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