Ep 85: Ben Jacobs / Chef, founder of Tocabe and Native local pioneer
Ben started Tocabe with his friend and business partner Matthew Chandra. Opened in 2008, Tocabe is one of the only restaurants in Denver specializing in Native and Indigenous cuisine and one of only a handful in the United States.
Ben is a tribal member of the Osage Nation of northeast Oklahoma.
Ben also created Seed To Soul, which creates prepared authentic Native American meals for people in need in Native American communities. In Ben’s words, Seed to Soul helps to create and develop a Native food system.
Tocabe was featured on Diners, Drive-In’s & Dives in 2011. Before the appearance…
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