Virginia Beach breakfast and lunch spot with weekend brunch and signature donuts

Happy Cafe is a Black-owned breakfast and lunch restaurant run by Owner and Chef Tomeka Wallace, who first opened it in 2016 in her hometown of Blackstone, Virginia. The Virginia… more

Henny wings, loaded potatoes and comfort plates to go

Josephine's Kitchen is a family-run carryout restaurant opened in 2017 by Jackson native and self-taught chef Lee Vance III, who named it after his grandmother. The menu covers wings, burgers,… more

Butchers Hill brunch and dinner spot from Chef Sean Guy

Water for Chocolate is Chef Sean Guy's intimate restaurant in Butchers Hill, serving creative brunch dishes and cocktails. Brunch runs Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 3pm, and dinner is… more

Harbor East spot for New American plates, creative cocktails and weekend DJs

BLK Swan is a Black-owned restaurant and lounge on Fleet Street in Harbor East. The menu leans New American, paired with signature cocktails, bottle service and DJ sets on weekends.… more

Home of the St. Louis Dog on South Grand, started from a 2008 cart

Musician Steve Ewing of The Urge started Steve's Hot Dogs as a late night hot dog cart in 2008 and grew it into a restaurant, now on South Grand. The… more

Hip-hop themed pizza shop started by three TSU friends

Tennessee State University friends Clint Gray, Derrick Moore and E.J. Reed founded Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria in North Nashville. The pizza shop's original location is on Buchanan Street, and… more

The family behind Nashville's original hot chicken, served since 1945

Prince's traces Nashville hot chicken back to Thornton Prince, and the shack has been frying it since 1945. Andre Prince Jeffries has owned the business since 1980. This Nolensville Pike… more

Hormone-free chicken tenders and house sauces on Woodland Ave

Chicken tender shop founded by Senayt Fekadu that uses chicken raised without hormones or antibiotics. Sauces and seasonings are made in house from original recipes, and meals come as combos,… more

Grilled cheese and panini takeout studio in Jackson Ward

Cheddar Jackson is a small takeout panini studio in Historic Jackson Ward focused on cheesy sandwiches and soups. The menu includes plant-based options and vegetarian and vegan patty melt style… more

French-style rotisserie chicken in Hollins Market

Rooted Rotisserie is a French-style rotisserie chicken restaurant in the Hollins Market neighborhood, led by chef Joseph Burton with Amanda Burton. The menu centers on rotisserie chicken with house-made sauces… more

U Street diner famous for the DC half-smoke since 1958

Ben's Chili Bowl was opened on U Street in 1958 by Ben and Virginia Ali and is still run by the Ali family. The menu centers on chili, burgers, chili… more

Wood-fired New American restaurant in Hillcrest

Trust is a Hillcrest restaurant from chef Brad Wise that cooks seasonal, locally sourced food over a wood fire. It serves dinner most nights and brunch on weekends, with wine… more

Hot dog and burger counter on Crenshaw with a large vegan menu

Brooklyn-born brothers Cary and Duane Earle started with a hot dog cart on the Venice boardwalk in 1984 and opened on Crenshaw Boulevard in 1992. The restaurant moved to its… more

Detroit-style pizza shop in Strawberry Mansion

Down North Pizza serves Detroit-style square pies on West Lehigh Avenue. Founder Muhammad Abdul-Hadi built the business to hire and train people affected by the criminal justice system. It is… more

Family-run Jamaican restaurant and food truck in Jersey City

Jerkin Chicken serves authentic Jamaican food in Jersey City from a restaurant and a food truck. It is a family-operated business. Owners can add photos by claiming this listing. Please… more

Black-owned neighborhood gastropub in Browne's Addition

Co-owners Brooks Thomas and AJ Hansen opened this gastropub in May 2025, serving scratch-made wings, burgers, sandwiches, salads and banana pudding with craft cocktails. There's an upstairs bar, a deck… more

Philly-style cheesesteaks, wings and catfish in Tacoma and Lakewood

A takeout shop built around Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks, plus wings, fried catfish and hushpuppies. Owner Jason Kinlow started in Tacoma and later added a second location in Lakewood. Second location: 7421… more

North Spokane gastropub built on Northwest farms and drinks

Jordan Smith and Rob Hatch have run this north Spokane gastropub since 2017. Burgers, sandwiches and salads use ingredients from Pacific Northwest farms, the bar features local drinks, and there… more

Fried seafood and comfort plates on MLK Way

A small, family-owned Hilltop cafe serving fried fish, seafood and Southern-style comfort food. It's known for generous plates and affordable lunch specials. Dine-in, takeout and delivery are available. more