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Pinky Cole & Slutty Vegan Represent the True Scope of Veganism

Pinky Cole's Slutty Vegan restaurant empire is ever-growing — and she's giving back to her community every single day.

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The Evolution of Chicana Vegana

Chicana Vegana serves vegan versions of the Mexican-American classics that founder Jasmine Hernandez grew up on. Even through the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, Hernandez and her family are pressing on and growing the business.

Chih Lin and Mike Dorsey's Journey from Corporate to Dumpling Dudez

“We weren’t feeling like we really fit into the culture of our companies, so we wanted to create one of our own," says Chih Lin.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Loyal Regulars Have Kept Tokyo Grill & Sushi Bar Going for 25 Years

"Always be good to your customers, and they will be good to you,” says Mary Lee.

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For Guelaguetza, family is the key to survival

After a harrowing year, Bricia Lopez reflects on how her restaurant has changed – and the family values that have remained steadfast throughout it all.

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How Black Brewers are Decolonizing the Craft Beer Industry

Only 1% of craft breweries in America are Black-owned. But there's a growing number of Black craft beer brewers working assiduously to make the industry more diverse.