Its delicate crust is flaky and golden, its ground beef punctuated with kicks of Scotch bonnet, black pepper, onion and garlic. While it may not yet have achieved the popularity of the taco or the pizza, the Jamaican beef patty is expanding its reach.
Read MoreDespite gaining fame and, in some cases, larger bank accounts, some chefs who chose to participate as contestants on reality cooking competitions found that the spotlight took away something much more valuable, their self respect.
Read MoreI produced this piece during Robert Battle's first tour through Miami since being named the Artistic Director for Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. We spoke with Mr. Battle at his childhood home in Liberty City, and about his journey from one of the toughest neighborhoods in Miami-Dade, Fla., to being asked to lead one of America's greatest cultural institutions.
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