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Hey, I’m Mercedes
As a Black owned restaurant advocate, I wanted to do more than post food pictures on social media. Whether you’re a chef, entrepreneur, content creator, or something else, Pro Food Maker has insights & guides on how you can start, grow & fund a successful food business worldwide.
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Kyoto Cafes that are Actually Worth Your Time and Money
Anyone planning a trip to Japan most likely has Kyoto cafes on their must-do list. Cafe hopping in Kyoto is just as popular as visiting shrines and temples and shopping…. Continue Reading

Creole Me Up Raises $90K: Crowdfunding Lessons for Food Businesses
Huge congratulations to Elsy Dinvil of Creole Me Up for raising more than $90K! Crowdfunding, especially investment crowdfunding, is really difficult for founders. So, let’s examine how Dinvil was able… Continue Reading

2024 Top Eats from Black Owned Restaurants Around the World
Last week, I recapped 2024 and celebrated 5 years of writing about food businesses & restaurant culture on Pro Food Maker. Let’s continue the celebration with my favorite eats in… Continue Reading