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The Hot Dog Box Expands to Portage Park.

When the pandemic hit in March 2020, it deeply affected many of Bobby Morelli’s small business clients.  Many of his small business clients closed...

Black People Eats: A Company on a Mission to Highlight Black-Owned Restaurants.

African American cuisine is unique. In fact, it's a culture and classification all its own. From individual dishes to full-course meals, the variety you...

Chef Tina Gray Brings Comfort in Every Bite.

Chicago native and mother, Chef Tina Gray, is the owner of What's on The Menu Catering. Her passion, love for food, and philanthropy are...

Oooh Wee It Is Brings “Soul Food with a Twist” to Chatham.

A Cereal bar? Swings as seating? Statues of Iron Man, Deadpool, and Batman? Eclectic decor. Chill vibe. Entertainment by way of one of the...

Maisha Wynn Focuses on Vegan Food, Love and Connection with New TV Show.

Maisha Wynn, a nationally recognized media lifestyle personality, vegan enthusiast, and author, announced today during Black History and Vegan Cuisine Month that she will...

Chicago Black Restaurant Week (CBRW) Launches in Time for the Super Bowl.

Lauran Smith, the founder of Chicago Black Restaurant Week (CBRW), is in her sixth year of showcasing and advocating support for Black-owned restaurants in...

Chicago’s Own Chef Lovely Showcases her Culinary Prowess.

Straight out of Chicago's southside, Chef Lovely is owning her culinary prowess on television and taking social media by storm. She has one of...

New Restaurateur Aisha Robinson Plans to Bring Some Soul to the South Suburbs with KIS Restaurant.

The Chicago Defender got an exclusive look at KIS Restaurant, a new full-service eatery coming to Markham, IL next month. We sat down with...

Review: Ain’t She Sweet Café

526 East 43rd Street, Chicago, IL is one of two locations of the amazingly, quaint and welcoming Ain’t She Sweet Café. This black-owned bistro...

The Pandemic Highlights Food Insecurity

The COVID-19 pandemic highlights food insecurity in communities of color. As a result of the pandemic, there is an increase in hunger in Cook...
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