August 17 - 23, 2020 Vol. 28 No. 32
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The city is beginning to open back up, but most Chicago events and gatherings are cancelled until further notice. We are replacing our usual calendar with recommendations from StreetWise vendors, readers and staff to keep you entertained at home! Vendor Donald Morris discusses COVID-19 and the NBA.
Cover Story: Black-Owned Businesses There used to be a time when people would have a hard time finding Black-owned businesses to patronize. Bigger companies have oppressed small business and placed burdens on low-income communities. Supporting Blackowned business can help close the racial wealth gap and give back to the communities that need it the most during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Playground THIS PAGE: Chef Darnell Reed prepares mac and cheese at his restaurant Luella's Southern Kitchen, 4609 N. Lincoln Ave., a Lincoln Square staple (Courtesy photo).
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ARTS & (HOME) ENTERTAINMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Since being stuck inside, which shows have you been watching? Which movies? Have you read any good books lately? Any new music releases have you dancing in your living room? StreetWise vendors, readers and staff are sharing what is occupying their attention during this unprecedented time. To be featured in a future edition, send your recommendations of what to do at home and why you love them to: Creative Director / Publisher Dave Hamilton at dhamilton@streetwise.org
Explore Classical Music!
Music by Black Composers Crossing Borders Music presents "Music by Black Composers," which includes works by Chicago Black Renaissance composers Irene Britton Smith and Florence Price, as well as German-Haitian composer Werner Jaegerhuber, with works to come by Jessie Montgomery, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Gifrants (pictured) and William Grant Still. In response to the pandemic, Crossing Borders Music has shifted its musical output to online video series. You can watch anytime at https://www.facebook.com/watch/CrossingBordersMusic/274977843810080/
Dance With Your Kids!
(HOME) ENTERTAINMENT
The Rock and Roll Playhouse Livestream - "Live from the Playroom" The Rock and Roll Playhouse is hosting a kid-friendly rock 'n’ roll sing-along every day at 2 p.m. at http://therockandrollplayhouse.com. Clap, sing along, and play dance games with their hosts for a half-hour session each day! Rock along with classic songs by artists such as the Beatles, Bill Withers, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Prince, the Grateful Dead and Phish, just to name a few! Monday through Friday the stream is on the Rock and Roll Playhouse’s Facebook page, Saturday it’s on Industry City’s Facebook, and Sundays it’s on the Rockefeller Center’s Facebook. If you don’t catch it live, no worries! All previous episodes are logged on their Facebook page to rock out on demand!
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An Award-winning Local Play!
Looking Glass Theatre's "Eastland" As part of its Chicago Stories initiative, Lookingglass Theatre Company will stream its award-winning 2012 production of “Eastland: A New Musical,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 20. Moored on the Chicago River between Clark and LaSalle Streets on July 24, 1915, the Eastland began boarding as thousands of Western Electric employees and their families climbed the ramp, excited for their annual company outing. Overflowing with passengers, the boat leaned further and further to port – and soon tipped entirely on its side. Within minutes, cries filled the air, families were torn apart and unexpected heroes emerged to rescue dozens of Chicagoans. With 844 deaths, it is Chicago’s biggest loss-of-life tragedy. Playwright Andrew White says “Everyone knows about The Titanic, but comparatively few know of the Eastland disaster, even though it took place right in downtown Chicago. One reason may be that the Eastland passengers were working-class, first-generation immigrants who, like today, kept the country going but were too easily overlooked, discarded, and forgotten.” Lookingglass Artistic Director Heidi Stillman says, “So much of the story of the Eastland disaster feels deeply resonant with the current moment: how ordinary people are swept up in an historic event not of their making; how some respond with callousness and others with kindness and courage; and throughout it all, the need to preserve and tell our stories.”RSVP at https:// lookingglasstheatre.org/event/eastland-watch-party/ This virtual event will be streamed on YouTube and Facebook. Check back on the night of the event for the link! Proceeds will directly support the Looking Forward Campaign, a fundraising effort to sustain Lookingglass Theatre Company and its artists through the pandemic. -Compiled by Dave Hamilton
Vendor Donald Morris chats with Executive Assistant Patrick Edwards about the world of sports.
The many ways coronavirus is hurting the NBA Donald: The coronavirus is not the NBA’s friend. The situation is affecting the teams in negative ways, ways that affect the overall product. Patrick: What're you saying? I mean, I get that COVID-19 isn’t on anyone’s friendly side, but in regard to the negative ways affecting the overall product, in what way? Donald: Well, not only do a fair amount of teams have a few players confirmed with the virus, but the reports (underground) say there are quite a few more infected players than have been reported. Patrick: What are some of those teams affected?
Patrick: (Laughing) I still don’t know if you can pronounce it correctly, because I
Donald: Right! Denver has it really bad with its one confirmed case: Nikola Jokic. Dude is a beast. Patrick: He is. What else you got? Give me some more negative that the NBA will eventually shed? Donald: I like your confidence. Well, there are a couple of things I’ve noticed as this season gets moving. One, teams that are supposed to win are winning, and those that are not supposed to win are struggling to flip their script. I mean, even though better teams generally will win, the parity that is the NBA—generally, one or three teams that are truly championship material will cement it at the end. However, it seems as if during this COVID-19 period, there isn’t a ton of “any team could win this” vibes. Patrick: Interesting. Donald: Also, there seems to be less running up and down the court. My guess is that it’s due to the coronavirus. Because of the unconfirmed reports, the virus could be spreading, and it’s also possible that some may test “well.” Other reasons could fall on the isolation down in the Orlando bubble, isolating players
from previously outside-thearena activities as well as from family and friends. This could eventually lead to a mental collapse of some sort…but I’m going to do my best to, simply, think best. Patrick: Think that’s all that’s needed for this to get better? For us to “think best”? Donald: Shoot, I wish that were all. No, I believe we need a task force, one that’ll get folks up to speed with what’s really going on. The NBA needs to better educate its players (and others caught in the vicinity) in regard to how the coronavirus is caught, spread and, hopefully eradicated from our lives. Patrick: I get you a little bit. You're saying the NBA’s all right, but there needs to be
a tightening of adherence to the policies that are in place? Donald: Yeah, and it doesn’t help that we have a president who is incapable of providing useful guidance—shoot, for the NBA and/or us as an entire community. The man is simply not an effective communicator. Patrick: Even if he did have the answer, do you believe we’d eventually get things right? Donald: Nope. Sad, but true. And you know what? The tripped-out thing is that I’m still looking forward to this season. If you have any comments or questions, please e-mail us at pedwards@streetwise.org
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Donald: Well, Brooklyn is easily at the top of their game—at least in regard to the confirmed coronavirus cases. We know of Kevin Durant, Michael Beasley, DeAndre Jordan, Justin Anderson, Spencer Dinwiddie, Taurean Prince; now, mind you, the first three listed could lead a team as starters. Houston has its fair share of confirmed cases: Russell Westbrook, who’s back in action, but who appears slightly sluggish, Thabo Sefolosha, and Luc Mbah a Moute—didn’t think I could pronounce that, did you?
don’t know how the heck to pronounce it! But, go on, sir.
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BLACK OWNED BUSINESS PART 1: RESTAURANTS
There has been a lot of talk about supporting black-owned businesses as of late. It is true that it is needed now more than ever, but the truth is, we should be supporting our local Black-owned businesses every day, not just in this time of need. This is why we put together this handy listing, to help change our habits and to support local. To start, we want to explore the variety of Black-owned restaurants Chicago has to offer.
Written and compiled by Camille Baranda
14 PARISH - RESTAURANT & RHUM BAR
Restaurant and bar specializing in Caribbean fusion with a variety of rum cocktails. 1644 E. 53rd St. Tues - Sun: 3 - 11 pm Monday: Closed (312) 291-8379 14parishchicago@gmail.com www.14parish.com
5 LOAVES EATERY
A restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as catering! All its dishes are homemade and made to order. All-day breakfast options available. 405 E. 75th St. Wed - Sat: 8 am - 2:30 pm Sunday: 9 am - 3:30 pm Mon - Tues: Closed (773) 891-2889 5loaveschicago@gmail.com 5loaveseatery.com
AIN’T SHE SWEET CAFE
A cafe serving savory meals like sandwiches and wraps, and sweet desserts like ice cream and pies. Bronzeville Location: 526 E. 43rd St. Mon - Fri: 10 am - 6 pm Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm Sunday: Closed (773) 373-3530 Beverly Location: 9920 S. Western Ave. Mon - Fri: 10 am - 6 pm Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm Sunday: Closed (773) 840-3309 contact@aintshesweetcafe.com aintshesweetcafe.com
ANDYSUNFLOWER CAFÉ
5 Loaves Eatery
A cafe that uses locally sourced coffee beans to create a variety of fresh coffee beverages. (Located inside Ain’t She Sweet Cafe, Beverly location) 9920 S. Western Ave. Tues - Fri: 8 am - 3 pm Saturday: 8 am - 2 pm Mon - Sun: Closed For Online Orders: Tuesday - Friday 8 am - 2:30 pm, Sat 8 am - 1:30 pm (312) 961-3171 www.andysunflowercafe.com See profile next page
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ANDYSUNFLOWER CAFÉ Plenty of people like to start off their day with a fresh cup of coffee. What better place to go for a daily dose of caffeine than AndySunflower Café? Andy Robinson, the owner of AndySunflower Café, started from humble beginnings in her kitchen. She was known to make tea and specialty coffee for friends and family when they visited her home. Not long after that, people began asking her to make coffee for their next work shifts and lattes for other events. Her business couldn’t have started without some help from her biggest supporters. “I was encouraged by my family to actually start a business, which I never intended to do,” Robinson said. “It was family that encouraged me to do so.” Robinson’s business continued to blossom from there. The Black Lives Matter movement has impacted plenty of businesses like Robinson’s cafe. She said that the movement exposed her business to people who weren’t aware of it before. People tagged her on social media platforms, and it paved the way for new customers. They swarmed to her and were interested in what her cafe had to offer. Although the movement had a great impact on AndySunflower Café’s exposure, Robinson was still known to reel in customers with her great customer service and trademark coffee and tea, many of which can’t be found at bigger chains. Her success brought her to new heights. “I moved up to serving coffee to the NBA staffers that worked outside during the All-Star game,” Robinson said. “So that was a huge accomplishment for my small business.” People can expect to find plenty of fan-favorite specialty drinks, also known as Andy’s Trademark drinks, at the cafe. Customers who are looking for a “savory sweet caramel” latte can try The Bourbon. For those who prefer something sweeter with a hint of cinnamon, the Maple Magic latte is sure to please. The seasonal Peach Mint tea is also another drink to look out for, but due to high demand, it is only available to purchase inside the cafe. Gallons of it can also be preordered. A bicycle delivery service for customers craving coffee within a one-mile radius was intended to launch prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. In hopes of accommodating customers in the midst of the pandemic, Robinson began offering online ordering, which proved to be another large success. Customers can also look forward to the cafe selling apparel and whole coffee beans in the coming months. It is Robinson’s dedication to her craft and passion to bring people together through her innovative creations that put a spotlight on her business. “My bar is small,” Robinson said. “But we do really big things behind there so I’m proud of that.”
Bani's Beets
A cold-pressed juicery with beets, which are known to be superfoods. 10305 S. Hale Ave. Mon - Fri: 6:30 am - 3:30 pm Saturday: 8 am - 2 pm Sunday: Closed (773) 599-9764 banisbeetbox@gmail.com www.banisbeets.com
Cleo's Southern Cuisine Head Chef Kristen Ashley
BANI’S BEETS - COLD-PRESSED JUICERY
BASEHIT BBQ & CATERING
A restaurant that serves homemade BBQ with its special “BASE” sauce. 6606 W. North Ave. Tues - Sat: 11 am - 8 pm Sunday & Monday: Closed (773) 417-7970 www.basehitbbq.com See profile next page
CARIBBEAN JERK PALACE
A restaurant specializing in Jamaican cuisine. 3792 W. 79th St. 11 am - 11 pm (773) 498-9723 www.caribbeanjerkpalace.com
CHICAGO’S HOME OF CHICKEN AND WAFFLES
A restaurant that offers a variety of chicken and waffles along with other soul foods. 3947 S. King Drive / 543 Madison St., Oak Park Available for pickup and delivery (773) 536-3300 chicagoschickenandwaffles.com
CLEO’S SOUTHERN CUISINE
A restaurant that specializes in southern food. Home of the Creole-fried catfish! 4246 S. Cottage Grove Ave. ONLY taking call-in orders Friday & Saturday: 12 - 8 pm Sunday: 12 - 6 pm (773) 633-2757 www.cleossoutherncuisine.com
BATTER & BERRIES
A restaurant that specializes in breakfast, brunch and lunch! Also home of the world famous “French Toast Flight.” 2748 N. Lincoln Ave. ONLY open for delivery or pick-up through Uber Eats, GrubHub, DoorDash Fri - Mon: 8 am - 3 pm Tues - Thurs: 9 am - 2 pm (773) 248-7710 info@batterandberries.com batterandberries.com
CRAZY BIRD GOURMET CHICKEN
A restaurant that serves a variety of chicken dishes. 1160 W. Grand Ave. ONLY available for pickup and delivery Mon: Closed Tues - Sat: 12 - 9 pm Sun: 11 am - 5 pm (312) 877-5684 or (312) 877-5694 crazybirdchicken@gmail.com www.crazybirdchicken.com
B’GABS GOODIES
It offers vegan/vegetarian options for juices and meal plans. 1450 E. 57th St. ONLY open for pick up and online services Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm Sunday: 11 am - 3 pm (773) 256-1000 teambgabs@gmail.com www.bgabsgoodies.com
C&W MARKET AND ICE CREAM PARLOR 1901 Church St., Evanston Mon - Fri: 8 am - 8 pm Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm Sunday: 2 - 6 pm (847) 833-9367
BRONZEVILLE WINGZ
BROWN SUGAR BAKERY
Serves a variety of cakes ranging from cheesecakes to cupcakes to pies. 328 E. 75th St. Accepting pre-orders for pick-up Thurs - Sat: 12 - 6 pm (773) 224-6262 brownsugarbakery75@gmail.com www.brownsugarbakerychicago.com
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DAN’S SOUL FOOD AND CAFE
B'Gabs Goodies
A restaurant specializing in chicken wings with over 30 sauces. 4300 S. Michigan Ave. Daily 11 am - 7 pm / Closed Sundays 773-424-8223 bronzevillewingz.com
2523 W. 79th St. Available for takeout and delivery Sun - Thurs: 10:30 am - 8:45 pm Friday & Saturday: 10:30 am - 11:45 pm (773) 737-6695
DAT DONUT
A donut shop that offers a wide variety of donuts, breakfast items and beverages. 8251 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Open 24 hours / Closed Sunday at 5 pm (773) 723-1002 info@datdonut.com www.datdonut.com
BASEHIT BBQ & CATERING Anyone craving juicy flavorful ribs, chicken and sandwiches can go to BaseHit BBQ & Catering! The restaurant is currently owned by father and son duo, Tony and Anthony Garland. The Garland family held barbeque reunions in their backyard when Anthony Garland was a young boy. Barbecuing was just a fun hobby, but then talks of starting a restaurant spurred the family. They eventually decided to create a catering business first. After Anthony Garland had finished college, he found out his father had gotten laid off. They were able to start catering with the help of a cousin who rented his kitchen out to them. Four to five years later, they saved up enough money to open up a restaurant for their eager customers. Garland made sure that customers were satisfied with the food and the service. “Everybody’s involved and we really work to make this thing happen,” Garland said. BaseHit continues to offer catering alongside the restaurant and is known to use their signature “BASE” sauce when preparing their meats. Garland says that they use a wet rub instead of a dry rub to season and smoke everything. The wet rub naturally makes the meat juicier and more delicious. Their seasoning has become so popular with customers that people began asking about buying the sauce to bring home. Garland has noted that they are also currently working on bottling their special sauce to sell in the near future. The pandemic took a toll on BaseHit in April when they had to close down due to the uncertainty of the virus. However, after they were able to open again in May, customers came to their door and business was back to normal. The only difference is, now all employees get their temperature checked, masks and gloves are always used, and employees make sure to wash their hands. In June, the Black Lives Matter movement erupted all over the world. It’s helped put so many other businesses on the map and made people aware of them, including BaseHit. “We are a Black-owned business,” Garland said. “I think that the Black Lives Matter movement and everything going on in society right now has really built some encouragement for
people to start supporting more Black-owned businesses.” BaseHit’s success kept climbing when they won the Chicago RibFest two years ago. They were also the winners of the WingOut and were recently featured on WGN’s Chicago’s Best. Garland said that he hopes to make the customers feel like they’re at a “barbecue at a baseball game.” Plenty of baseball memorabilia line the red walls of the restaurant. The owners make sure their customers enjoy their time in their restaurant and know they’re being served high quality food. Their dedication to their work and their customers is what keeps them moving forward. “We just put love behind everything we do,” Garland said. “So whether it’s, you know, cooking the food, cleaning the kitchen, preparing the food and getting it ready to go out. We try to instill love in everything that we do and passion in every step.”
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Eméché Cakery & Café
EMÉCHÉ CAKERY & CAFE
FORTY ACRES FRESH
A dessert cafe that offers pastries, including vegan options, and alcohol-infused cakes. 3453 S. Prairie Ave. Available for delivery and takeout Mon - Wed: 9 am - 5 pm Thursday & Friday: 9 am - 6 pm Saturday: 8 am - 5 pm Sunday: Closed (312) 265-1249 info@emechecakeryandcafe. com emechecakeryandcafe.com
Allows people to purchase fresh, affordable and local produce. 5051 W. Chicago Ave. Delivery service is available for Chicago and Western suburbs along I-290 up to Westchester (847) 497-5435 info@fortyacresfreshmarket.com www.fortyacresfreshmarket.com
FRIISTYLE CHICAGO
A restaurant that specializes in serving Belgian-style fries with their chicken wings, fish filets and beef. 5059 S. Prairie Ave. Available for takeout and delivery Wed - Sat: 12 - 7 pm Sunday: 12 - 5 pm Monday & Tuesday: Closed (773) 548-5375 friistylechi@gmail.com friistylechicago.com
ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND II
1750 N. California Ave. Available for takeout (773) 227-2105
DOUGHBOY’S CHICAGO
A restaurant that serves high-quality affordable food. Home of the world famous “Spaghedough.” 352 E. 71st St. Thurs - Sat: 11 am - 8 pm Sun - Wed: Closed 872-244-7592 www.doughboyschicago.com
Eleven | Eleven
ELEVEN ELEVEN
A restaurant and bar that serves a range of the owner’s favorite dishes from around the world. 1111 W. Lake St. Available for takeout and no-contact delivery Mon - Sat: 4 pm - 9 pm Sunday: Closed (312) 248-8942 www.elevenelevenchicago.com
FLAMMIN RESTAURANT & CO. A restaurant serving a large range of soul food from Italian food to Mexican food to burgers. 641 E. 75th St. Available for takeout and delivery Monday & Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9 am - 6:30 pm Saturday: 9 am - 3 pm Wednesday & Sunday: Closed (773) 675-8983 www.flammin75. com
FLIPPIN FLAVORS
A sandwich and salad shop loaded with great mild and spicy flavors. 1848 W. 95th St. ONLY Available for takeout Wed - Sat: 10 am - 3 pm Sun - Tues: Closed (773) 253-2680 www.flippinflavors.com
Frontier
Doughboy's Chicago
DONUT DELIGHT, INC
A restaurant and bar committed to serving authentic Ethiopian cuisine. 6120 N. Broadway Available for takeout and no-contact delivery Chicago, IL 60660 Sun - Thurs: 11 am - 10:30 pm Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 11:30 pm (773) 338-6100 www.ethiopiandiamondrestaurants.com
FRONTIER
A restaurant that serves a “whole animal experience” with meats like wild boars, lambs, alligators and farm-raised pigs. 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave. Wed, Thurs & Sun: 3:30 - 9 pm Friday & Saturday: 3:30 - 10 pm Monday & Tuesday: Closed (773) 772-4322 www.thefrontierchicago. com
FRUVÉ XPRESS JUICERY
A juicery that offers customers healthy and organic smoothies, açai bowls and juices. 1108 W. Madison St. Mon - Fri: 9 am - 6 pm Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm Sunday: 9 am - 3 pm (312) 624-8170 info@fruvexpressjuicery.com www.fruvexpressjuicery.com
Garifuna Flava
JA’ GRILL
A restaurant that serves authentic and flavorful Jamaican cuisine. 1510 E. Harper Court Sun - Wed: 11 am - 8 pm Thurs - Sat: 11 am - 9 pm (773) 752-5375 info@jagrill.com www.jagrill.com
JERK TACO MAN
Specializing in Caribbean BBQ. 7723 S. State St. 312-709-8281 jerktacoman.com
Friistyle Chicago
A Caribbean and Latin restaurant with full bar. 2518 W. 63rd St. Available for no-contact delivery, takeout and curbside pickup Wed, Thurs & Sun: 12 - 8 pm Friday & Saturday: 12 - 9 pm Monday & Tuesday: Closed (773) 776-7440 GarifunaFlava@gmail.com garifunaflava.net
HOME OF THE HOAGY
A small restaurant that offers a variety of sandwiches. 1316 W. 111th St. Available for takeout Tues, Fri & Sat: 11 am - 8 pm Wednesday & Thursday: 11 am - 7 pm Sunday & Monday: Closed (773) 238-7171 https://home-of-the-hoagy.business.site
INA MAE TAVERN & PACKAGED GOODS
A restaurant and bar that serves seafood and chicken dishes. 1415 N. Wood St. Mon - Thurs: 2:30 pm - 9 pm Friday: 2:30 pm - 10 pm Saturday: 11:30 am - 10 pm Sunday: 11:30 am - 8 pm (773) 360-8320 www.inamaetavern.com
A Jamaican restaurant and bar with a lively atmosphere. 2216 S. Michigan Ave. Available for delivery and takeout Tues - Thurs: 12 pm - 10 pm Friday & Saturday: 12 pm -2 am Sunday: 2 pm - 12 am Monday: Closed (312) 225-0932 jerkvillachicken.com
JOSEPHINE’S SOUTHERN COOKING
One of Chicago’s oldest restaurants that serves soul food. 436 E. 79th St. Available for delivery and takeout Tues - Thurs: 8 am - 4 pm Fri - Sun: 8 am - 8 pm Monday: Closed (773) 487-2900 josephinessoutherncooking@gmail.com https://www.josephinescooking.net
JUST TURKEY
A restaurant specializing in traditional Haitian food. 2311 W. Howard St. Available for no-contact delivery, takeout and curbside pickup Sun - Thurs: 12 - 8 pm Friday: 12 - 10 pm Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm (773) 961-7275 www.kizincreole.com
LEM’S BBQ HOUSE
JERK VILLA BAR & GRILL
GARIFUNA FLAVA
KIZIN CREOLE RESTAURANT
A casual restaurant known to serve turkeybased burgers and BBQ. 4353 S. Cottage Grove Available for delivery and takeout Mon - Sat: 11 am - 10 pm Sunday: 11 am - 7 pm (773) 924-0000
A restaurant that serves BBQ rib tips and hot links. 311 E. 75th St. Available for takeout Wed - Mon: 12 - 10 pm Tuesday: Closed (773) 994-2428 lemsque.com
LET’S GET POPPIN, INC.
A popcorn shop that offers classic and new daring flavors. 11758 S. Western Ave. Mon - Sat: 10 am - 7 pm Sunday: Closed (773) 779-6132 letsgetpoppin.com
LEXINGTON BETTY SMOKE HOUSE
A food truck that serves a wide variety of BBQ food and soul food. 6954 W. North Ave. Available for delivery, takeout and curbside pickup Thurs - Sat: 11 am - 8 pm Sunday: 11 am - 7 pm Mon - Wed: Closed (773) 309-8240 dominiqueleach@catertoyouevents.net lexingtonbettysmokehouse.com
Let's Get Poppin, Inc.
INTOXICAKES
Serves cakes infused with alcohol. 1640 W. Hubbard St. Tues - Sat: 10 am - 6 pm Sunday & Monday: Closed (312) 620-2396 info@intoxicakeschicago.com www.intoxicakeschicago.com IntoxiCakes
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Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream
LITEHOUSE WHOLE FOOD GRILL
A restaurant that focuses on healthy and organic grilled food. 1660 E. 55th St. Available for delivery, takeout and curbside pickup Mon - Sun: 11 am - 9pm (773) 633-2587 litehousewholefoodgrill.com
LIVE AND BELIEVE NUTRITION
A smoothie and juice bar. 2025 W. 95th St. Mon - Fri: 7 am - 2 pm Saturday: 9 am - 3 pm Sunday: Closed (312) 894-9589 https://live-and-believe-nutrition.business. site
MABE’S DELI
A sandwich shop that also offers a range of soups and salads. 312 E. 75th St. Available for delivery, takeout and curbside pickup Mon - Sat: 11 am - 6 pm Sunday: Closed (773) 891-1798 contact@mabesdeli.com mabesdeli.com
MAJANI RESTAURANT
A restaurant that focuses on vegan cuisine and other plant-based food. 7167 S. Exchange Ave. Available for delivery and takeout Tues - Sat: 11 am - 9 pm Sunday: 10 am - 3 pm Monday: Closed (773) 359-4019 majani.biz
M LOUNGE
Lizzy J Cafe
A live music lounge that serves handcrafted martinis and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. 1520 S. Wabash Ave. Thurs - Sat: 6 - 11:30 pm Sun - Wed: Closed 312-447-0201 info@mloungechicago.com www.mloungechicago.com
MR. BROWN’S LOUNGE LIZZY J CAFE
Serves healthy, savory and sweet breakfast and brunch. 2205 W. Montrose Ave. Available for delivery and takeout Tues - Sun: 8 am - 3 pm Monday: Closed (773) 739-9044 lizzyjcatering.com
LUELLA’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN
A modern twist on classic southern fare. 4609 N. Lincoln Ave. Available for delivery, takeout and curbside pickup Wed - Sun: 4 pm - 8 pm Monday & Tuesday: Closed 773-961-8196 luellassouthernkitchen.com
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Ms. T's Southern Fried Chicken
A restaurant that offers authentic Jamaican cuisine. 2301 W. Chicago Ave. Available for delivery and takeout Tues - Sun: 1 pm - 7 pm Mon - Wed: Closed (773) 278-4445 www.mrbrownslounge.com
MS. T'S SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN
A restaurant that serves large portions of fried chicken and fish with signature sauces. 3343 N. Broadway Available for delivery and takeout Mon - Thurs: 12 - 10 pm Friday & Saturday: 12 pm - 12 am Sunday: 12 - 9 pm (773) 728-2500 mstssouthernfriedchicken.com
ORIGINAL SOUL VEGETARIAN
A restaurant that serves healthy vegan and vegetarian food. 203 E. 75th St. Available for takeout Mon - Thurs: 11 am - 8 pm Friday: 11 am - 10 pm Saturday: 8:30 am - 10 pm Sunday: 8:30 am - 8 pm (773) 451-9796 www.originalsoulvegetarian.com
PEARL’S PLACE RESTAURANT
A restaurant that serves southern-style soul food. 3901 S. Michigan Ave. Available for delivery and takeout Mon - Sun: 8am - 7pm (773) 285-1700 pearlsplacerestaurant.com
Q'S TIPS & WINGS BBQ
Serves a variety of chicken wings and BBQ made with their special BBQ sauce. 2517 W. 79th St. Available for takeout Tues - Sat: 12 - 8 pm Sunday: 12 - 5 pm Monday: Closed (773) 912-6498 qstipsandwings.info
R U HUNGRY?
A fast food restaurant known to serve burgers, fries and sandwiches. 1724 W. 51st St. Available for takeout Mon - Sat: 11 am - 5 pm Sunday: Closed (773) 434-4800 ruhungrychicago.com
SHAWN MICHELLE’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
46 E. 47th St. Available for delivery and takeout Mon - Thurs: 11:30 am - 7 pm Friday & Saturday: 10:30 am - 8 pm Sunday: 10:30 am - 6 pm (773) 615-3238 shawnmichelleschicago@gmail.com www.shawnmichelles.com
Sweet Maple Cafe
SLICE OF BRONZEVILLE
A casual restaurant that offers Southern soul food. 1368 E. 53rd St. Mon - Thurs: 11 am - 9 pm Friday: 11 am - 7 pm Saturday: 8 am - 11 pm Sunday: 12 - 9 pm (773) 891-0126 www.thesoul53.com
SOUTH SHORE BREW
SIP AND SAVOR
A coffee shop with certified fair trade coffee from across the globe. They also offer a wide range of teas and blended drinks. 5301 S. Hyde Park Blvd. Mon - Fri: 7 am - 6 pm Saturday & Sunday: 8 am - 5 pm (773) 952-4532 www.sipandsavorchicago.com
THE SOUL SHACK
A restaurant specializing in pizza. 4655 S. King Drive Available for pickup Tues - Sat: 12 pm - 6:45 pm (872) 244-7663 www.sliceofbronzevillemenu. com
SOME LIKE IT BLACK CREATIVE ARTS BAR
A full service bar that also offers tacos and smoothies. It invites artists of all types to come and express themselves. 810 E. 43rd St., Unit D Available for outdoor seating and delivery Tuesday & Thursday: 5 - 11 pm Friday: 5 pm - 12 am Saturday: 6 pm - 12 am Monday, Wednesday & Sunday: Closed (773) 891-4866 www.somelikeitblack.com
A coffee shop that serves a variety of hot and cold coffee drinks, desserts and more. 7101 S. Yates Blvd. Available for delivery, takeout & curbside pickup Mon - Sun: 8 am - 1 pm (773) 437-3906
SURF’S UP SOUTH SHORE
A seafood restaurant also known for its Hennessy wings and shrimp. 2236 E. 71 St. Available for delivery and takeout Tues - Sat: 11 am - 7 pm Sunday & Monday: Closed (773) 891-5544 www. surfsupsouthshore. com
SWEET MAPLE CAFE
A restaurant that makes home-cooked country style meals and has all-day breakfast and lunch options. 1339 W. Taylor St. Available for takeout Mon - Sun: 7 am - 2 pm (312) 243-8908 sweetmaplecafe.com
TASTE 222
SOULÉ
A restaurant specializing in creoleinspired food. 1931 W. Chicago Ave. ONLY Available for takeout Tues - Sun: 1pm - 7pm Monday: Closed (312) 526-3825 soulechicago.com
Soulé
A restaurant that serves “New American” cuisine and a variety of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. 222 N. Canal St. Mon - Fri: 12 - 7 pm (Pick-up only) Saturday & Sunday: Closed (312) 383-6620 www.taste222chicago.com
TEAPOTBREW BAKERY
A bakery that serves plenty of fresh pastries and other baked goods daily. 1802 S. Wabash Ave. Available for delivery, takeout & curbside pickup Friday: 8 am - 4 pm Saturday & Sunday: 8 am - 3 pm Mon - Thurs: Closed (312) 966-6001 www.teapotbrewbakery.com
THE FULL SLAB
A restaurant specializing in BBQ food, with everything made from scratch. 8340 S. Stony Island Tues - Thurs: 11 am - 9 pm Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 10 pm Sunday: 11 am - 8 pm Monday: Closed (312) 620-7522 www.thefullslabchicago.com
THE SLAB BAR-B-QUE
A BBQ restaurant that packs plenty of flavor in its sauces. 1918 E. 71st St. Sunday: 11 am - 7 pm Mon - Thurs: 11 am - 9 pm Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm (773) 966-5018 www.slabbbq.com
THE WOODLAWN
An internet cafe that offers coffee and pastries. 1200 E. 79th St. Monday & Tuesday: 11 am - 9 pm Wed - Sun: Closed (773) 902-2470 www.thewoodlawn1200.com
TRUTH ITALIAN RESTAURANT
A restaurant that serves plenty of specialty Italian dishes and wine. 56 E. Pershing Road Fri - Wed: 8 am - 12 am Thursday: 8 am - 2 am (312) 715-8796 www.truthitalian.com
TURKEY CHOP
A grill that centers its menu around turkey, serving Mexican, Italian, Asian and Southern dishes. 3506 W. Chicago Ave. Tues - Sat: 11 am - 8 pm Sunday & Monday: Closed (773) 384-2500 turkeychop.com
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Two Fish Crab Shack
TWO FISH CRAB SHACK
A restaurant that offers a variety of custom seafood boils and fried fish. 641 E. 47th St. Tues - Sat: 1 pm - 7 pm Sunday & Monday: Closed (773) 855-8845 www.twofishcrabshack.com
URBAN GRILL CHICAGO
VEE-VEE’S AFRICAN RESTAURANT
A restaurant that specializes in serving West African food, a regular stand-out at Taste of Chicago. 6232 N. Broadway Mon - Sun: 12 - 11 pm (773) 465-2424
WINDY CITY RIBS & WHISKEY
A restaurant that offers BBQ comfort food and a whiskey bar. 67 E. Cermak Road Sun - Thurs: 4 pm - midnight Friday: 4 pm - 2 am Saturday: 4 pm - 3 am (312) 794-5901 windycityribs.net
We couldn't possible fit ALL Black owned restaurants in only 16 pages. For more black-owned business, visit shopblack.io or coastapp.com/shopblackowned/chicago If you are a busness owner and you would like to add your business to the online version of this story, please contact our publisher, Dave Hamilton, at dhamilton@streetwise.org
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Vee Vee's African Restaurant
A casual restaurant that serves sandwiches, wings, catfish and burgers. 1132 W. Wilson Ave. Mon - Sat: 11:45 am - 5:30 pm Sunday: Closed (773) 754-7137 urbangrillchicago.com
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