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Lulu’s Restaurant











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Black-owned Business?: Yes
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Covid-19 Safety?: Yes

Owners Jay Davis and Miketa Proctor just opened Lulu’s, located off of Tuckaseegee Road, in November. During the coronavirus pandemic, the restaurant added curbside service so you can pick-up one of the only — if not the only — true Maryland-style crab cake in Charlotte without going inside to order. How to support: Order from LuLu’s by calling 980.498.0838. Read more...










Cuzzo’s Cuisine











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Black-owned Business?: Yes
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Covid-19 Safety?: Yes

Owned by cousins Andarrio and Anglee, who both hail from South Carolina, this spot specializes in Southern comfort foods. The menu includes wings, lobster mac and cheese, chicken and waffles, fish, chicken tenders, shrimp, and more. “Despite the obstacle COVID-19 has placed on small business, we are surviving,” the owners tell the Agenda. How to support: Order online for pickup Read more...










Caribbean hut











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Black-owned Business?: Yes
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Covid-19 Safety?: Yes

We brought authentic Caribbean food to Charlotte 15 years ago and continue to provide memorable experiences. Read more...










BLK MRKT











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Black-owned Business?: Yes
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Part art-gallery, part-studio collaborative, BLK MRKT connects local arts and photographers of color from its location in Camp North End. Read more...







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Seafood Connection











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Black-owned Business?: Yes
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Covid-19 Safety?: Yes

Try one of our signature seafood plates and see what everyone’s talking about! Read more...










Freshwaters











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Black-owned Business?: Yes
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Covid-19 Safety?: Yes

Sharon and Cliff Freshwaters operate their namesake restaurant in the Fourth Ward tucked in a strip mall off Graham Street. Business is down about 80 percent since COVID; pre-pandemic, most of their business came from dine-in customers. Read more...







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Popbar











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Black-owned Business?: Yes
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Covid-19 Safety?: Yes

Owned by Kia and Clarence Lyons, Popbar has handcrafted gelato, sorbetto, and yogurt pops made with natural ingredients and fun toppings. “Covid has unfortunately hit us very hard,” Kia says. “Last Wednesday we made less than $12. The weekends are better, thank God, but our revenue is still down by 75 percent so you can imagine the bills we are Read more...







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Abugida











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Black-owned Business?: Yes
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Covid-19 Safety?: Yes

Ethiopian Restaurant in Charlotte and owned by a brother-and-sister duo from Ethiopia, Abugida serves some of Charlotte’s best injera bread — Spongey flatbread traditional in the East African country. How to support: Call 980.237.2760 to order. Read more...







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It’s Poppin! Gourmet Kettle Korn











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Black-owned Business?: Yes
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Covid-19 Safety?: Yes

Owned by Janelle & Desmen Milligan, this gourmet popcorn retailer is currently operating out of  7th Street Public Market. You can do curbside pickup noon to 4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday or order online. To support: Place a curbside order, and follow them on Instagram for updates and specials. Read more...







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Veltree











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Black-owned Business?: Yes
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Covid-19 Safety?: Yes

This restaurant specializes in vegan cuisine, smoothies, and juices, and you can check its Facebook for the rotating features. How to support: Call 980.355.0075 to order takeout. Read more...