After running a successful food truck, sisters and business partners Arvelisha Woods and India Pernell continue making waves with the opening of Mattie’s Foods’ brick-and-mortar restaurant.
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It’s been nearly a year since we started social distancing, staying home to make mountains of sourdough, Korean whipped coffees, and focaccia bread art. But for all the at-home deliciousness we’ve mastered, we’re ready for our favorite restaurants! So although travel is still off the table, we’re celebrating with a mouthwatering tour of the stories and recipes from some of the best-loved, Black-owned vegan restaurants in America. From soul food in Detroit to Ethiopian eats in Brooklyn to a stoner-inspired burger joint in Wisconsin, get ready, because it’s time to eat.
The restaurant
One of KCMO’s best plant-based eateries, Mattie’s Foods, emerged from a simple request: vegan nachos