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Fresh & Affordable Food Comes to Chicago’s West Side
Forty Acres Fresh Market is a Black woman owned full service grocery store in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Owner & operator Elizabeth (Liz) Abunaw opened the brick and… Continue Reading
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Chicago’s UTILITY Show is Where Chefs Connect & Win Big
This is a recap of the UTILITY Show in Chicago. UTILITY 2026 is a two-day gathering of hospitality professionals in May in Chicago, IL created by the chef apparel company,… Continue Reading
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Anime Night at the NC Museum of Natural Science
The NC Museum of Natural Science was never on my radar because I didn’t think it had much to do with food. But Anime Night at the museum completely changed… Continue Reading
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Hey, I’m Mercedes. Creator of Pro Food Maker
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.