Chef JJ x Eclipse: Roasted Plantain Coconut Cream & Salted Caramel | Plant-Based

Joseph “JJ” Johnson is a James Beard-Nominated chef best known for cooking food of the African diaspora at the beloved Harlem restaurants, The Cecil and Minton’s. Chef JJ is now widely known for cooking his culture at his joint venture The Henry by JJ and soon taking his cooking back to Harlem opening his new restaurant Fieldtrip a quick casual rice concept featuring global- inspired flavors

Chef JJ' s signature style of transforming simple cuisine with bold flavors and unexpected ingredients was inspired by the Caribbean flavors he grew up with, combined with African and Asian tastes acquired from his travels around the world.

Finding inspiration from music to develop profiles, Chef JJ is best known for curating the vibe of his restaurant by creating nostalgic dining experiences with 90’s R&B/Hip Hop Playlist.

Chef JJ is a firm believer in sharing health & culture through food and experience and is the newest host of “Just Eats with Chef JJ”, a cooking and lifestyle show that debuts in 2019 on TV One’s new CLEO network. He is also a renowned author of his cookbook, “Between Harlem and Heaven”