Ebony & Ember

Fine Dining · Greater Pittsburgh & The DMV

Ebony &
Ember

A fine dining experience by Chef Twon — classical training, soul-stirring flavors of the African diaspora, and a table set wherever you are.

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Sankofa — The Heart Behind the Kitchen

“It's not taboo to go back and fetch what you forgot.”

Stepping into the kitchen of Ebony and Ember, I'm not just opening a restaurant — I'm bringing a lifelong dream to fruition, seasoned with the flavors of my past and the vibrant spices of the African diaspora. My journey began not in a gleaming professional kitchen, but in the heart of my grandmothers' homes.

I went on to pursue classical culinary training — French technique, Italian flavor, the intricate art of patisserie. Yet even as I perfected a béchamel, a whisper of a different culinary story persisted: a deeper connection to heritage, to the rich tapestry of African and African diaspora foodways.

Ebony and Ember is where that training meets those soul-stirring ingredients. It's a mindful celebration — a conversation between culinary worlds, where every dish tells a story of resilience, creativity, and heritage.

Culinary

Executive Chef — seasoned across multiple establishments

Safety

ServSafe® Manager & Certified Instructor

Wellness

Certified Nutritionist

Events

Certified Catering Professional

Artist

Two albums released on all major platforms

Author

Two published books

Chef Twon

Ebony & Ember Culinary Concepts

Signature Experience

The Cuisine

Ebony & Ember Culinary Concepts — a fine dining experience brought to homes, gatherings, and businesses across Greater Pittsburgh and the DMV.

Private Dining

Personal Chef Events

Multi-course dinners, intimate celebrations, and milestone moments — designed, shopped, cooked, and served in your home. You host. I handle the heat.

Weekly Service

Meal Preparation

Chef-prepared, nutritionist-informed meals delivered weekly. Built around your goals, your household, and food that actually tastes like somebody loves you.

See Programs & Pricing

For Business

Culinary Consulting

Menu development, kitchen operations, and concept refinement for restaurants and food businesses — from an executive chef who's run the line and built the systems.

Certification

ServSafe® Instruction

Food safety manager training and certification from a certified ServSafe instructor. For teams, organizations, and individuals building careers in food.

Full-Service Catering

Sophisticated Soul

For weddings, corporate events, and large gatherings — I partner with Sophisticated Soul, Pittsburgh's home for fusion cuisine from the African diaspora.

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Signature Experience

The Ember Table

Fine dining that comes to you. A fully mobile, white-tablecloth experience — full table service, multi-course tasting menus, and live fire — staged at the location of your choosing. A vineyard at dusk. A family estate. A rooftop in the city. If there's ground to stand on, there's a table to be set.

I

The Gathering

An elevated multi-course dinner with full service — intimate and unhurried.

II

The Feast

An expanded menu with wine pairings and live-fire courses prepared on site.

III

The Inheritance

The full Ember Table — a bespoke evening built around your story, start to finish.

By inquiry only · Limited dates each season

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Curated Pairings

Wine Dinners

Multi-course evenings pairing the diaspora's table with exceptional wines — featuring celebrated Black-owned wineries. Offered for private bookings and seasonal ticketed events.

“For the Culture”

A celebration of Black excellence in wine and cuisine

Course 1

West African Welcome

Berbere-spiced lamb with injera bread

Brown Estate Chardonnay — Napa Valley
Course 2

Caribbean Seas

Jerk-spiced snapper with plantain purée

McBride Sisters Sauvignon Blanc — New Zealand
Course 3

Southern Soul

BBQ short ribs with bourbon glaze

Theopolis Petite Sirah — Mendocino County
Course 4

East African Spice

Ethiopian doro wat with ancient grains

Brown Estate Cabernet — Napa Valley
Course 5

Brazilian Sweet

Açaí chocolate tart with coconut

McBride Sisters Red Blend — Central Coast

Weekend Brunch

“Heritage & Harmony”

Celebrating diaspora flavors with unlimited mimosa towers — live jazz, DJs, and acoustic performances every brunch weekend.

Two weekends monthly10 AM – 3 PM$45 buffet · or à la carte

— Hot Station

  • Signature chicken & waffles with bourbon maple syrup
  • Ethiopian shakshuka with berbere spice and injera
  • Jamaican ackee & saltfish with festival bread
  • Southern shrimp & grits with andouille sausage
  • West African jollof rice with plantains

— Sweet Selections

  • Plantain pancakes with coconut cream
  • Sweet potato French toast with pecan butter
  • Malva pudding bread pudding
  • Fresh fruit with baobab yogurt

— Fresh & Light

  • Quinoa tabbouleh with pomegranate
  • Avocado toast with dukkah spice
  • Smoked salmon with everything bagel seasoning
  • Seasonal fruit salad with mint

Oxtail Benedict

À la carte specialties

Oxtail Benedict

Braised oxtail, poached eggs, hollandaise, sweet potato hash

$28

Jerk Salmon & Grits

Blackened salmon, coconut grits, mango salsa

$26

Berbere Lamb Chops

Spiced lamb, Ethiopian lentils, injera bread

$32

Classic Mimosa Tower

Champagne, fresh orange juice — serves 4–6

$45

Tropical Mimosa Tower

Prosecco, mango, passion fruit, guava juices

$55

Hibiscus Bellini Tower

Sparkling wine, hibiscus, peach, ginger

$50

Weekly Meal Prep · Maryland · Washington D.C. · Northern Virginia

Programs & Pricing

Executive-level culinary experiences rooted in the Global African Diaspora — delivered fresh to your door. Every program: premium ingredients, clean preparation, precise nutrition, and cultural authenticity in every dish. Menus rotate on a 4-week cycle.

Fully non-hybrid, alkaline-approved eating

Dr. Sebi Alkaline-Electric

Ebony & Ember honors the full Dr. Sebi nutritional protocol on every meal in this program. Every ingredient sources from the approved food list — every grain, sweetener, oil, and produce item meets the non-hybrid seeded standard without exception.

What Your Meals Include

  • — 100% non-hybrid, seeded, alkaline-approved ingredients
  • — Grains: Spelt, Teff, Kamut, Amaranth, Fonio, Wild Rice
  • — Sweeteners: Agave and Date Syrup only
  • — Oils: Hemp Seed Oil, Avocado Oil, Coconut Oil
  • — Zero hybrid foods, zero processed items, zero animal products

Best for: Clients following Dr. Sebi's nutritional protocol, those managing chronic inflammation, and clients pursuing a full alkaline lifestyle.

DMV Pricing — Dr. Sebi Alkaline-Electric

Full 7-Day All-Inclusive

21 Meals (7 B, 7 L, 7 D)

$385.00 / wk

Lunch & Dinner Plan

14 Meals (7 L, 7 D)

$275.00 / wk

Breakfast & Lunch Plan

14 Meals (7 B, 7 L)

$255.00 / wk

A La Carte Lunch/Dinner

Individual Items

$20.00

A La Carte Breakfast

Individual Items

$14.00

Delivery Schedule

MarylandWednesday, 8am – 12pm
Northern VirginiaWednesday, 12pm – 4pm
Washington D.C.Thursday, 8am – 12pm

Delivery Fee: $20–$25 per delivery · Split drops Sunday & Wednesday

Customization & Special Requests

  • — Spice level adjustments: Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot
  • — Protein swaps within the same program tier
  • — Dairy-free preparation on any Comfort or Gluten-Free meal
  • — Portion size upgrades at an additional $5 per meal
  • — Allergen accommodations with 72-hour advance notice

Share Ebony & Ember. Eat for Free.

Every client you refer who completes their first full week earns you one free meal added to your next delivery.

Refer 3 clients in a calendar month and earn one full free week on your current program.

Refer 5 clients in a calendar month and earn Ebony & Ember Ambassador status — a permanent 10% discount on your plan for as long as you maintain active enrollment.

Any meal that falls below our standard earns you a full replacement at no charge — no questions asked. Ebony & Ember provides chef-prepared meals and does not provide medical or nutritional counseling; consult your physician or registered dietitian for medical dietary guidance.

Beyond the Kitchen

Same fire, different rooms

The Music

Soul you can taste

Two albums on all major streaming platforms — shaped by the Black church, late-night kitchens, and the longing for a Sunday off.

Worship from the Wasteland

Sanctuary: Soulful Devotions of Love

Full artist profile on Spotify →

The Words

Stories worth keeping

Two published books on faith, healing, and becoming — written the same way the food is made: honest, seasoned, and meant to be shared.

Walking in Between the Two Voices

Reconciling the Past, Present, and Future

Healing the Hoared Heart

A Spiritual Guide to Letting Go

Available in print & digital

Coming Soon

Inherited Heat

Tracing the embers of the diaspora. A cooking series about what gets passed down: technique, tradition, and the stories simmering underneath every dish. From grandmothers' kitchens to the fine-dining pass — follow the flame as it comes to life.

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Let's Set Your Table

Tell me about your occasion

Booking private events, weekly meal prep, consulting, and Ember Table experiences across Greater Pittsburgh and the DMV. I'll bring the fire.

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