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…
The SoulFood Lounge is an upscale soul food restaurant in Chicago, offering globally inspired cuisine that brings together Southern comfort food and international flavors. Founded by Chef Quentin Love,…
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…
Sunny's Bar B Que is a barbecue restaurant in Chicago's Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood, specializing in Chicago-style rib tips, smoked ribs, hot links, and hearty barbecue combinations. Serving barbecue…