As the executive chef and co-owner of the Harlem-based food chain, itsteranga_, chefpierrethiam has helped introduce West African dishes and flavor to the world. In 2017, he also created yolelefoods, which sells gluten-free African grains, to create economic opportunities for smallholder farms in the Sahel region of Africa. ⁠ ⁠ And now, he’s putting down new roots in Berkeley, California where he and his wife swap stories while roaming the East Bay’s famous produce markets. His typical day off includes feasting on barbecue, going produce shopping at monterey.market, rock climbing at Indian Rock Park, and quite literally smelling the roses. For more, check our link in bio. #MyDayOff⁠ ⁠ #california #berkeley #berkeleycalifornia #CA #calispots #placestogo #chef #chefpierrethaim #harlembasedfood #restaurant #restaurants #placestogoincali #indianrockpark #rockclimbing #eastbay⁠