Capers Restaurant & Bar is located in Kennesaw, GA and is owned by Steve Dudley. Capers prides itself in using fresh ingredients in its New American menu that consists of salads, pasta, steak and seafood. Steve is very involved with the menu to make sure only the best is represented in his establishment.
The relaxing atmosphere of Capers compliments the vast menu of appetizers, main course offerings and desserts. Make a reservation online or just swing by for a cocktail at the bar.
Photo courtesy of Clayton News Daily
BoJaynes is located in McDonough, GA and is owned by Tonya Boatright. Opened in 2010 with her husband Kevin, BoJaynes is a combination of their names - "Bo" for Boatright and her maiden name "Jaynes".
There are a couple things that set BoJaynes apart: atmosphere and healthy options. The staff is very personable to both regulars and first-time guests alike. But they are also known for their organic and vegan options. BoJaynes is definitely worth the drive to McDonough!
Shelley "Butch" Anthony III, Owner/Operator of This Is It has several locations around the Metro Atlanta area. The legacy of This Is It began over 50 years ago in Tampa, FL where Butch worked in his parents' diner. He later relocated to Georgia and opened his first restaurant in the 80s.
Butch now has 9 locations and has visions of national franchise expansion. The vast menu includes all the soul-food favorites: catfish, ribs, fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, peach cobbler, and more! So whether you want to become a franchisee or a patron, This Is It has what you are hungry for!
Busy Bee Cafe is based out of Atlanta, GA and is owned by Tracy Gates. If you've been in or around Atlanta for any amount of time, you have most likely heard about Busy Bee. My wife and I heard about it within the first year of moving to Georgia and made a trip to this cafe. This cozy cafe has some of the best chicken you will ever eat!
Established in 1947, Busy Bee's soul food has attracted celebrity Chef and Restauranteur Emeril Lagasse. Its history includes being located on what was once known as Hunter Street, which was 1 of only 2 streets that Black entrepreneurs could own restaurants on in the 40's. Whether you've never been to Busy Bee or go there on a regular basis, make sure to keep going to support this staple of Atlanta!
Co-owners Kathleen McQueen and Michele Tompkins have partnered together with Urban Foodie Feed Store located in College Park, GA. This eclectic restaurant is located on Main Street and is usually packed in the evenings and weekends. Their specialty is "re-imagining Southern Cuisine".
These restauranteurs describe the atmosphere as Fibe, which is a combination of Food and Vibe. They feel that both the cuisine and atmosphere are vital to customers having an excellent experience at their restaurant. Stop on by the Urban Foodie Feed Store the next time those hunger pains strike.
Rosie's Coffee Cafe is owned by Sheri Ricks and is located in East Point, GA. They have also recently opened a second location on Northside Dr. next to the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (You can also go across the street to Restaurant 10, which is owned by Ricks as well.) The food, service and prices are all beyond expectations.
Sheri is an engaged owner who is dialed-in to her operation. She makes sure that all her staff provide each customer with a consistently exceptional experience!
The Beautiful Restaurant is based out of Atlanta, GA and was founded by Pastor Ronald Williams. Since 1979 The Beautiful Restaurant has applied biblical principles with regards to giving love, concern for the customers as well as preparation of the food. They are open all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner options.
This restaurant is well-known for soul food favorites including fried chicken, mac-n-cheese and cornbread.
Jay's Kitchen & Bar is located in South Fulton, GA and was founded by former music executive Jomo Hankerson along with his wife Heather Wesley. Even though Hankerson has managed artists such as Aaliyah, Toni Braxton and Timbaland, his true love has always been in the kitchen. As a self-taught chef, he desires for his restaurant to be a place where the community comes to have their bodies and souls fed.
Located on Cascade Rd., where Gladys Knight's Chicken and Waffles was previously housed, Jay's is a 4,000 square-foot restaurant that focuses on soul food cuisine. It also has an outdoor space with frequent live entertainment.
Sweet Auburn Seafood is located in Atlanta, GA and is owned by Paul G. Williams (pictured on the right). Williams is originally from Pine Bluff, AR and opened Sweet Auburn in 2014 after becoming a Wendy's franchisee in 1994 (he currently has 6 profitable Wendy's stores in Atlanta). He is also active in many community endeavors including the 100 Black Men, the Fraternal Order of Police Shop with a Cop program, Westlake High's Magnet program, local car washes and more.
Sweet Auburn has an enjoyable atmosphere - everything from the food to the bar to the live music. It is a great place to meet for business or pleasure. And your out-of-town guests will enjoy the short drive to Martin Luther King Jr's childhood home which is right up the street!
Tassili's Raw Reality is located in Atlanta, GA and is owned by Tassili Ma'at. Ma'at is a Master Raw Food Alchemist whose purpose is to help people achieve optimal health. She is known for her passion of making some of the best kale you have ever eaten.
This raw vegan restaurant is located in Atlanta's historic West End. In additional to raw delectables, Tassili's also offers wraps, drinks and snacks. You've been thinking about trying vegan so do so with Tassili's Raw Reality.
You've surely heard that a dollar circulates in the Black community for only 6 hours - even though it's estimated that we have well over $1 Trillion in buying power!
My personal database of Black-owned Businesses grows every time I am exposed to another business. This exposure can come through personal networking, colleague referrals, social media or Google searches.
I am often asked "What do you plan to do with this database?" The short answer has always been that I refer to it personally before spending any of my own dollars. I also serve as a resource for others who are serious about spending money in our community first.
Now that my database is approaching 500 entries, I want to share the company information with you on a regular basis. If you are aware of a Black-owned business that I can share with others, please let me know. The only criteria is that the company has to be at least 51% Black-owned. I will only share public information such as website url, address, phone number, etc.
The first company I want to highlight is Le Petite Marche, which is owned by Marchet Sparks. It translates to "The Little Market" and is a great spot for entertaining clients and colleagues. The restaurant is located in the Kirkwood section of East Atlanta. Make sure to check it out and show our Sister some support!