What’s the secret spice in Essence Fest chef’s shrimp and grits?

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Chef Antwan Coleman is sorting through his secret recipes.

He’s getting ready to arrive in New Orleans for Essence Festival.

It’s this summer.

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But right now, Antwan is prepping.

And WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood is watching the chef in his kitchen.

Antwan is making his signature shrimp and grits. It’s a fusion. Southern. Caribbean. With bacon, crab and banana. And a lot of ginger beer. And that’s the secret ingredient.

Ginger beer.

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