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Eddie Nero Is All in on Big Ed's BBQ

The Big Ed's team has worked together for 12 years to bring great Chicago-style barbecue to their community and beyond.

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"If I felt it, I said it."

Chef Tamra Patterson shares what it's been like to grapple with racial injustice, on top of COVID-19.

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Thamee Is Closed, but They're Saving up and Giving Back

The trio behind D.C.'s Thamee applied for every loan and grant they could find. Now, they're giving back to their community until it's safe to open their doors again.

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Win Win Coffee Bar is Pushing Through Uncertainty and Paving the Way

"We saw opportunities to serve and to grow while providing jobs for people in the community," says co-owner Nikisha Bailey.

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With a Restaurant Dream on Hold, Luca Laurentia Is Calling Their Reps

Luca Laurentia and their wife, Deborah, were looking at spaces to house their dream queer bar. Then, COVID-19 hit.

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With Reopening on Hold, Herb & Beet Gets Creative to Bring in Revenue

When the shutdowns started, the Herb & Beet team didn’t falter on their mission. Instead, they found creative ways to keep their community fed, employees working, and revenue coming in.

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There’s Always Room at Briana Riddock’s Table

Riddock didn't start in traditional kitchens, but her passion and grit shine through in the intimate dining events she hosts in her hometown of Atlanta.

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Things are Changing Every Day. Here’s How Atwater’s is Adapting.

When COVID-19 hit, the Atwater’s team knew they’d have to adapt quickly to remain successful and keep their staff and community healthy.

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Nina Compton Is Not Giving Up

We spoke to the Top Chef about how she's running her business during a global pandemic. “We need each other during these times."

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Irene Li Says to Keep Your Staff, Teach Your Staff

Irene Li wants restaurant work to be a viable option for anyone who loves food. Here’s how she’s making it happen in her restaurant.

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Leslie Ann Ciccone's Bakery is Fueled by Kindness

“Reward people for doing the right thing and continue to train them to model great behavior. And after a while, people will want to work for you.”

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Ryan Egozi Says Hire for Moral Fortitude, Train Later

If you take the time to hire (and train) people whose values align with yours, you won’t be replacing them any time soon.

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Micah's Mixx: From a Lemonade Stand to an LLC

Micah Harrigan started a lemonade stand at age seven. Today, at 11, he's got a food truck, an LLC, and big plans for his lemonade empire.

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Restaurant Funding Stories from Real Restaurants

When it comes to funding a restaurant, there are many, many different ways to go about procuring capital.

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Black Chefs are Thriving on TikTok, Youtube, and Taste On T.V.

Chef Lisa Brooks, Crystal Mapp, and Terence Quilens, Sr. are pursuing their culinary and food media dreams.

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Drexell & Honeybee's Donations-Only Restaurant

With Drexell & Honeybee's, Lisa Thomas-McMillan has brought together her restaurant dreams and desire to keep her community fed.

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Immigrant and BIPOC Restaurateurs Face an Even Tougher COVID-19 Reality

“There’s so much that needs to be done to level the playing field,” says Cheryl Straughter, owner of Soleil Restaurant and Catering.

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