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.
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!
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.
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!
Located in Camp Creek Marketplace, Arize Breakfast Cafe is THE spot to start your day! It is not unusual to see professionals and politicians starting their day with meetings over Peach Cobbler French Toast (pictured) or Arize's famous floating waffles with cognac sauce.
Doug the owner can be frequently seen conversing with customers, helping out in the kitchen or conducting business himself in the corner. The next time you need a quiet place for a business meeting, check out Arize Breakfast Cafe in East Point, GA!
Todd Richards owns Richards' Southern Fried Chicken that is located in the Krog Street Market section of Atlanta, GA. My wife and I went there several months ago when she heard about a great Black-owned restaurant in the Market. As we sat at the counter, we were fortunate enough the sit next to Todd's father who displayed his genuine pride in his son's success. (He also cleared up the pronunciation of their last name..."ree-shards".)
And once we received our order we understood why his father was so proud! The chicken had a unique yet flavorful taste to it and was complimented well by the traditional southern sides. You may have to get yours To-Go as the counter is usually packed with those who are taking in the atmosphere of Richards'.
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!