Former Dishwasher Opens Black-Owned Vegan Eatery in Downtown Chicago

By: Rashad Alexander Published on: 25/07/2025

There’s always that important birthday present everyone has received that they will never forget. On his Nov. 28 birthday this past year, Dame Dia got asked one of the best questions he had ever heard: It was whether he wanted to become the owner of a restaurant where he started out as a dishwasher.

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Former Dishwasher Opens Black-Owned Vegan Eatery in Downtown Chicago

Slutty Vegan and Native Foods Unite In Chicago For Delicious Pop-Up Event

By: Rashad Alexander Published on: 25/07/2024

Last week, two all-star vegan brands teamed up in Chicago as one of the country’s most popular vegan eateries came to town. Native Foods recently hosted Slutty Vegan, the Atlanta-based company currently touring the country and hosting pop-ups in multiple cities.

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Slutty Vegan and Native Foods Unite In Chicago For Delicious Pop-Up Event