BLACK OWNED RESTAURANTS 7 30 (soleil / french press)
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City struggles to find right fit for storied Dudley Square
On a recent Friday evening, workers who fill the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Dudley Square were quick to embark on their rush-hour travels home. Few, if any, stopped at the local Tasty Burger.
Southern with a twist
Cheryl Straughter had a 10-year run with Keith’s Place, a popular Grove Hall eatery that she opened in 1996 to bring sit-down meals to the neighborhood.
Soleil Will Bring a Touch of the South to Roxbury Later This Month
Roxbury’s Dudley Square is on the verge of a restaurant revival, as the Bay State Banner reported last December, describing four new restaurants in the works. Now, that revival is coming to fruition with one of the restaurants already open and another just weeks away from its debut.
Nubian Square Needs City-Led Strategy, Report Says
A new report released Wednesday laid out a multi-pronged strategy for revitalizing Roxbury’s Nubian Square and recommends Boston’s Office of Economic Development take the lead role.
If You Build It, Will They Come?
In 2014, City Councilor Ayanna Pressley succeeded in making her pitch for restricted, less expensive liquor licenses as a tool for economic development in Boston’s outlying neighborhoods.
Black-owned restaurants were disproportionately affected by the shutdown
Chef Cheryl Straughter of Soleil brings home style cooking to Nubian Square and the South End’s Urban Grape, demystifies wine for anyone who loves drinking it.
Black-Owned Food Businesses: The Past, Present, and Future
During Covid-19, Black-owned businesses have been affected more than their white counterparts. Not only are they losing revenue because of the virus, but long standing issues like discriminatory lending practices and undercapitalization have made financial relief harder to come by.
How Can Black-Owned Businesses Survive and Build a Stronger Future?
Cheryl Straughter is the owner of the Boston restaurant and catering company, Soleil.
Here’s what local food professionals eat and drink to keep cool
High temperatures and heat waves are beyond our control, but thankfully, there are plenty of ways to keep cool. Iced beverages, frozen desserts, chilled soups, crisp salads, and other cooling foods will do the trick. We asked some local food folks what they like to eat and drink when the temperatures soar. Ever sip a Pimm’s Cup? Eat lobster rolls by the ocean in Rockport? Make ceviche or taste guava sorbet? For refreshing ideas, read on.
