The chef who put Oakland on the culinary map

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    A chef with soul food roots and classic French training, Tanya Holland is Oakland, California’s, most beloved restauranteur. Holland is known for both her sublime waffles (a Brown Sugar Kitchen favorite) — and her efforts to raise awareness and representation of African American chefs.A chef with soul food roots and classic French training, Tanya Holland is Oakland, California’s, most beloved restauranteur. Holland is known for both her sublime waffles (a Brown Sugar Kitchen favorite) — and her efforts to raise awareness and representation of African American chefs.