This week’s open theme focuses on famous African-American chefs and their signature dishes.
Barbara Smith (born 1949), known as B. Smith, is a restaurateur and television host. Smith owns three restaurants and was recognized by Elle Décor as one of America’s ten most outstanding non-professional chefs. She opened her first restaurant in 1986. Her restaurants are located on Restaurant Row in New York; in the historic Beaux-Arts Union Station in Washington, D.C.; and in the village of Sag Harbor on Long Island in New York.
Smith’s interest in décor and restaurant design led to the development of her first home collection, which debuted at Bed Bath & Beyond in Spring 2001.The B. Smith with Style Home Collection is the first line from an African-American woman to be sold at the retailer and includes buy teva viagra bedding (duvet and comforter sets, coverlets, quilts, coordinated sheets, decorative pillows, window treatments) as well as tabletop, bath ensembles and area rugs, doormats, wall art, candles, bathroom furniture, door mats, and paper products.
She launched a line of serveware in 2004. In Spring 2007, Smith debuted her first furniture collection with the La-Z-Boy company Clayton Marcus.
She accepted a role in the Off Broadway play Love, Loss, and What I Wore for an April 27 through May 29, 2011 run with Conchata Ferrell, AnnaLynne McCord, Anne Meara, and Minka Kelly.
Smith is married to her business partner, Dan Gasby. They live on Central Park South, where they have a second apartment used as an office. In 2010, Smith and Gasby renewed their vows in Hawaii.
