PRESS

  • "A Global Culinary Journey: Insights from Chef Andrew Black"

    The CHEF Radio | October 2024

  • "He's done it again! Can you believe it? Nestled in the iconic Skirvin Hotel, Perle Mesta is the culinary gem from OKC's own James Beard award-winning Chef Andrew Black!"

    OKC Lifestyle Magazine | October 2024

  • "A Warm Welcome to Perle Mesta - Endless possibilities on the plate."

    405 Magazine | September 2024

  • "The 8 Best Must-Visit New Restaurant To Try This Summer."

    Bon Appetit | June 2024

  • "Chefs on the Move: Southern News"

    — Plate | June 2024

  • “Chef Andrew Black: A James Beard Nominee Builds a Brand with Promise in Oklahoma City.”

    — Cuisine Noir Magazine | January 2023

  • "Chef Andrew Black’s 'cooking without barriers or borders' makes the most of ingredients in their best state all year."

    — Wine Enthusiast Magazine | August/September 2022

  • "Today’s New New American is an organic expression of biographical fact...'A turnip.' As Mr. Black put it, 'We’re inviting them to participate in the story.'“

    — Wall Street Journal | July 2022

  • “Andrew Black creates memories at Grey Sweater and Black Walnut in Oklahoma City.”

    — Restaurant Hospitality | July 2022

  • “Chef Andrew Black’s Grey Sweater proves that unconventional fine dining experiences can work anywhere.”

    ZAGAT | February 2022

  • “Oklahoma City might have one of the most underrated, underreported, and underestimated restaurant cultures in America.”

    THRILLEST EXPLORERS | December 2021

  • “Highly-rated Black-owned restaurants in each state”

    — USA TODAY | June 2020

  • “From his grandmother’s kitchen in Jamaica, young Andrew Black saw riches.”

    — OKLAHOMAN | September 2021