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Three Atlanta Restauranteurs Partnered To Create The ‘Elevated Black Dining Experience,’ With ‘The Breakfast Boys’

Kia Morgan SmithJune 30, 2021July 2, 2021

by Kia Morgan SmithJune 30, 2021July 2, 20216013

It’s not every day that you find three Black men collectively on a mission to introduce an “elevated Black dining experience” into the ecosystem of...

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SBA Administrator Isabella Guzman Announces Last Call for Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Derek MajorMay 20, 2021May 20, 2021

by Derek MajorMay 20, 2021May 20, 20211134

SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the deadline for eating establishments to submit applications to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund...

COVID-19 Money News

Why COVID-19 Surcharges Are Being Added To Your Take-out Bill

Derek MajorMay 14, 2020May 14, 2020

by Derek MajorMay 14, 2020May 14, 202013672

Many take-out customers are starting to notice COVID-19 surcharges on their receipts and are wondering where it came from...

Entrepreneurship

Marcus Samuelsson Talks About How Black Restaurateurs Are Fighting To Stay Open During COVID-19

Dana GivensMarch 31, 2020March 31, 2020

by Dana GivensMarch 31, 2020March 31, 20201489

As the virus outbreak worsens, many restaurant owners like Marcus Samuelsson are on the front lines to save their industry....

Lifestyle

Restaurant Takes Customers’ Temperatures Upon Entry Due to Coronavirus Fear

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 11, 2020March 11, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonMarch 11, 2020March 11, 20201862

Coronavirus is spreading like wildfire and this restaurant is taking temperatures of patrons as they enter the building to ensure others' safety....

Entrepreneurship

Sammed Okyne finds success with Liberian Restaurant Kings and Queens

Daron PressleyMarch 2, 2020March 2, 2020

by Daron PressleyMarch 2, 2020March 2, 20201024

Sammed Okyne, a Liberian native who immigrated to the United States in 1997, has turned his native cuisine into the profitable restaurant Kings and Queens....

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Aw, Shucks! There’s a Black Woman-Owned Baltimore Oyster Bar Opening Soon

Nicole K. WebbMarch 11, 2019March 11, 2019

by Nicole K. WebbMarch 11, 2019March 11, 20193261

It's no secret: Maryland is known for seafood. Celebrities including Oprah Winfrey have publicly stated how great the seafood is in Baltimore. In April 2019,...

Lifestyle

Black Restaurant Weeks to Support

Roland MichelNovember 6, 2018November 7, 2018

by Roland MichelNovember 6, 2018November 7, 20181191

Black Restaurant Weeks happen all throughout the year in different cities all across the United States for the last 25 years. A restaurant week provides...

Entrepreneurship

Black Restaurateur Spotlight: Akida Mashaka, Co-founder of Hyperion Public

Aniesia WilliamsJanuary 5, 2017September 30, 2017

by Aniesia WilliamsJanuary 5, 2017September 30, 20171366

Akida Mashaka, co-founder/CEO of two Hyperion Public restaurants in LA, spoke to BE about the lessons the restaurant business has taught him....

Money

Guide to the Best Birthday Freebies

Denise Campbell LaidlerDecember 6, 2015September 28, 2017

by Denise Campbell LaidlerDecember 6, 2015September 28, 2017337

Did you know there are scores of businesses that want to lavish you with free awesomeness on your birthday? They are hoping you'll not only...