Baltimore – Clark Hospitality, co-owner of Papi’s Cuisine, and The Outkrowd Group, co-owners of Blk Swan, have joined forces to create an elevated and exquisite dining destination where sophistication meets culinary mastery, fittingly named Prim and Proper. This dining concept is the first collaboration between the two local powerhouse restaurateurs. Nestled in the heart of […]
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Stem and Vine opens in Baltimore, cultivating a space for community, plants and wine
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com There are wine bars, and there are plant stores. But, what if the two were combined? Former metallurgical engineer Quincy Goldsmith has done just that in Baltimore with Stem and Vine. When walking into the business, located on the 300 block North Charles Street, you see not only plants from […]
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BTST Services lands private equity investment, advancing its mission to lead in mental health care
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com East Baltimore native Chris Simon is not only a real estate investor and the co-owner of Harbor East’s urban fine dining restaurant BLK Swan, he’s an innovator in the mental health space. His company BTST Services is on a mission to become a leader and trailblazer in mental health and […]
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Hometown hero Pinky Cole brings Slutty Vegan to Baltimore
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Baltimore native Pinky Cole, the restaurateur behind Slutty Vegan, returned home in October to give the keynote address at Executive Alliance’s Women of Excellence event. Before heading to the event, Cole announced that she would be joining the Baltimore Peninsula development team, led by MAG Partners and MacFarlane […]
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Sweet Potato Cake turns family recipe into District staple
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com While New York is renowned for the cheesecake, a Black-owned bakery is ensuring Washington D.C. is known for the sweet potato cake. DC Sweet Potato Cake, established in 1988 relies on the sweet potato as its main ingredient for cakes and pies. Formerly known as Delectable Cakery, the […]
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Lidl supermarket coming to East Baltimore as part of Perkins-Somerset-Oldtown transformation
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The East Baltimore community is getting a new grocery store. Lidl is set to become an anchor tenant in the Perkins-Somerset-Oldtown (PSO) Transformation plan. PSO residents have long faced a dearth of walkable, healthy food sources, all the while being able to easily access liquor and corner stores. […]
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Cameroon comes to D.C. through chef Sabina Jules and Motherland Kitchen’s vibrant, fusion menu
Amber D. DoddSpecial to the AFRO At the bottom of Northeast Washington, D.C.’s hilly terrain, you will find Motherland Kitchen housing Cameroon’s culinary treasures infused with hints of the Caribbean. With grand success in Frederick, Md., owner, Sabina Jules, is celebrating six months in the nation’s capital at the Ivy City Food Works station, and […]
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Black advocates address social determinants of health
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Experts have long considered how racial disparities can play a part in the success or failure of achieving your best self. While Black people, like many Americans, make resolutions at the top of the year to address emotional, mental and physical health– they must also take into account the social […]
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A time to explore: Tapping into alternative forms of therapy
By Mennatalla IbrahimSpecial to the AFRO Whether it’s work, school, money or the daily hassles of life, stressors are all around us. While there’s no denying the need to integrate self-care into our lives, many have found that traditional forms of therapy don’t work for them. As a result, these individuals have instead turned to […]
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Healthy recipes, meals and snacks to feed the mind, body and soul
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer The ancient saying goes “you are what you eat.” Given the type and prevalence of health disparities in the Black community, the old adage couldn’t be more true. This week, the AFRO’s special edition is focusing on self-care and tools you can use to improve your life and thrive– […]
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Transitioning to the vegetarian and vegan lifestyle for a healthier life
By Sandy Woods, Special to the AFRO Embarking on a journey toward a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle is a significant step toward a more sustainable and compassionate way of living. Whether you’re motivated by environmental concerns, ethical reasons, or health benefits, transitioning to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle can be a rewarding experience. Let’s explore […]
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Buns and Roses’ Chimney Cakes spark demand in Baltimore
By Shaela Foster, Special to the AFRO From baking seven up cakes with her grandmother to discovering the intricate cuisine of chimney cakes, Adeirdra Campbell, owner of Buns and Roses Chimney Cakes, has transformed Baltimore’s baking scene. Buns and Roses Chimney Cakes opened in the summer of 2023 in the Federal Hill, downtown Baltimore area […]