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At These Black-Owned Restaurants, the Food Comes With a Side of History


At These Black-Owned Restaurants, the Food Comes With a Side of History
Raven McMillan
© Courtesy Ezell’s Famous Chicken
Community, consistency, and culture: that’s how a restaurant thrives, according to Lewis Rudd, co-founder of the nearly 40-year-old brand Ezell’s Famous Chicken. Those values are echoed at many of the oldest Black-owned restaurants in the U.S.; they’re part of what has sustained these businesses, despite being some of the most at-risk during the pandemic. More than places to count on for a home-cooked meal, these restaurants are also cultural centers that anchor their neighborhoods. Dining at one of them supports a small business that has persevered and risen through decades of social, political, and financial inequality. Here are eight spots we hope to enjoy for years to come. ....

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