Activist Tamika Mallory and mixologist Karl Franz joined culinary star Chef JJ on the latest episode of CLEO TV’s sizzling new series JUST EATS WITH CHEF JJ.
The episode’s theme was “Uptown Eats” in Chef JJ’s kitchen where Mallory and Franz vibe for an empowerment hour as they cook up Smothered Pork Chops with JJ’s kicked up Mac and Cheese.
Mallory is the National Co-President of the Women’s March, a grassroots movement that harnessed the political power of diverse women. Franz is a resident mixologist at the chic and Caribbean-inspired restaurant Solomon and Kuff in Harlem.
From politics to cocktails, the trio connect in a no judgement zone. Franz shares recipes for a unique twist on a Old Fashioned cocktail, and a “Dark & Stormy,” a concoction with rum and an original ginger beer from Solomon and Kuff. The Harlem tastemakers share personal stories and dish on their favorite spots in the local restaurant scene.
The conversation stayed lively and the group isn’t shy about expressing their opinions on everything from women’s rights and online dating to the state of male chivalry. JUST EATS WITH CHEF JJ airs Saturday at 12pm ET on CLEO TV.