Build Coffee & Books is an independent coffee shop, bookstore, and community gathering space in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. Located inside the Experimental Station on 61st Street, Build combines thoughtfully…
Cajun Cafe Chicago is a Black-owned catering company based on Chicago’s West Side. Founder and Executive Chef Lashon Burrell launched the business in 2022. Her cooking draws from Southern…
Artist Room Cafe (ARC) is a café and creative gathering space in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Owned by husband-and-wife team Margaret and William Mojica, ARC brings food, art, live entertainment,…
Popus Gourmet Popcorn is a Black-owned, family-owned gourmet popcorn shop in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood offering more than 50 sweet, savory, and spicy popcorn flavors. Operated by the Jones…
Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles is a Southern comfort food and soul food restaurant with locations in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood and nearby Oak Park. Known for its signature…
Haire's Gulf Shrimp is a Black-owned, women-led seafood restaurant in Chicago specializing in Louisiana-style fried shrimp, traditional South Side flavors, and family recipes passed down through generations. With locations…
Bronzeville Winery is a Black-owned and woman-owned restaurant, wine bar, and cultural destination in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood. Located on South Cottage Grove Avenue, the concept was founded by…
Blue Chicago is a blues club in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The venue has presented live Chicago blues since 1985. It draws local music fans and visitors from around…
The Park Bar & Grill is a restaurant, cocktail bar, and entertainment venue in Chicago's Washington Park neighborhood, bringing together soul food, contemporary American cuisine, live music, and community…
The Love Juice Co. is a Chicago smoothie and juice bar in the Pullman neighborhood specializing in freshly pressed juices, fruit smoothies, smoothie bowls, and nutritious food options. Founded…