'For a young Black male that was ambitious, talented, learning, certain positions I just couldn't apply for or get into. But that didn't stop me.'
A chef and Chicago Public Schools teacher is accomplishing a long time dream, all while inspiring his students. As CBS 2's Steven Graves explains, it's part of a journey spanning more than two decades.If you are a fan of the soul food dish collard greens or not, chef David Fuller will try to convince you he has the"World's Greatest."No meat cooked into this dish. It is all about the seasoning. Whether it be in a grilled cheese or egg roll.
Making it to this national stage did not happen overnight. We're talking 25 years for Fuller to get to this point. His love of the culinary arts, growing in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, where he was born and raised.He perfected his craft from age 15. Leading to his food in Midwest region grocery stores, including the former Englewood Whole Foods' hot bar.