[02/19/25 - 07:53 AM] Pack Your Bags and "Savor the City" with Chef Jernard Wells Premiering Thursday, April 3 on TV One Known for his masterful fusion of bold Southern flavors with contemporary flair, "Savor the City" and Chef Jernard Wells lead audiences on a tour through some of the nation's most influential cities, revealing the untold stories of Black culinary and regional history.
[via press release from TV One]
PACK YOUR BAGS AND "SAVOR THE CITY" WITH CHEF JERNARD WELLS PREMIERING THURSDAY, APRIL 3 ON TV ONE
SEASON ONE OF THE TRAVEL & CULTURE SERIES HITS
NEW ORLEANS, NEW YORK, THE BAY AREA, MARTHA'S VINEYARD, NAPA VALLEY, THE BAHAMAS AND MORE!
SILVER SPRING, MD - February 19, 2025 - In celebration of Black History Month and the rich intersection of culture and cuisine, TV One announces the premiere of the hotly anticipated, food and travel series "Savor the City." Hosted by acclaimed chef, author, and TV personality Chef Jernard Wells, "Savor the City" takes viewers on a flavorful journey beginning Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 8P/7C.
Known for his masterful fusion of bold Southern flavors with contemporary flair, "Savor the City" and Chef Jernard Wells lead audiences on a tour through some of the nation's most influential cities, revealing the untold stories of Black culinary and regional history. From the fiery beginnings of Nashville hot chicken to the vibrant Afro-Caribbean influences of Miami, "Savor the City" celebrates the legacy of these chefs, food innovators and entrepreneurs by showcasing how food is connected through history and identity. With appearances by Fawn Weaver of Uncle Nearest, Robin McBride of the McBride Sisters Collection and more, this season includes stops in New Orleans, Sag Harbor, San Francisco, Martha's Vineyard, Napa Valley, the Bahamas and more.
"Savor the City" series further solidifies TV One's reputation for delivering impactful and culturally resonant programming. Building on the success of popular series like "Uncensored," "Unsung," "Fatal Attraction," "Payback," "Raising Fame" and more, "Savor the City" continues the network's legacy of delivering impactful entertainment and lifestyle programming.
"Savor the City" is produced by Powerhouse Productions, with Rochelle Brown and Sonia Armstead serving as Executive Producers, and Kenneth Colbert as Senior Producer. Susan Henry is the VP, Original Programming and Production for CLEO TV.
For more information about "Savor the City," visit https://tvone.tv/show/savor-the-city/. Engage with the series on social media by following @TVOneTV on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #SavorTheCity.
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"Savor the City" Premieres Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 8P/7C
ABOUT CHEF JERNARD A. WELLS
Jernard A. Wells is an award-winning TV host, celebrity chef, and bestselling cookbook author. He is the host of New Soul Kitchenand New Soul Kitchen Remix on CLEO TV and is best known from numerous Food Network shows. Wells is also a contributor on The Best Things I Ever Ate on Cooking Channel and Food Fantasies on Oprah Winfrey Network. He has worked with Tyler Perry, TV One founder Cathy Hughes, NBA Allstar Brandon Ingram, Tom Joyner, Bobby Brown, and Bel Biv Devoe, to name a few. He has been featured on TODAY, People magazine, The Steve Harvey Morning Show, Rickey Smiley Morning Show, ESSENCE, Daily Blast Live, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, HLN, and more. The James Beard House Honored Chef is a 2-time Telly Award winner and Taste Award winner. Wells is affectionately called "The Family Chef."
ABOUT TV ONE NETWORKS
TV One Networks is the hub of Black culture and entertainment with a broad offering of original programming and classic series, serving both diverse audiences for TV One and CLEO TV. Launched in January 2004, TV One currently serves 40 million households and CLEO TV, launched in January 2019, is the sister network available in 39 million homes. Each network has a unique audience that serves viewers with fan favorites from TV One such as Unsung, Uncensored, Fatal Attraction, Payback, Never Would Have Made It: The Marvin Sapp Story and Urban One Honors. CLEO TV, a lifestyle, and entertainment network targeting Millennial and Gen X women of color, delivers content that uplifts and inspires today's modern-day woman. Viewers of CLEO TV can expect award-winning content in both original and acquired series including Boss Girl's Guide, Culture Kitchen, New Soul Kitchen, Just Eats with Chef JJ, Global Gourmet, Living by Design, Tia Mowry's Quick Fix and All Things Adrienne House to Home. Both networks are solely owned by Urban One, Inc., formerly known as Radio One, Inc., the largest African American owned and operated multi-media company.
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