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Emily Faucon is the co-owner of Mom + Pop’s in Petersburg, Ill. She spoke to Community Voices about how she and her husband Cory met, their love of made-from-scratch food, and what they are serving in their new restaurant.
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Aryann Gibson, Jeffrey Gibson and Daniel Castle are the owners of TO’s Kitchen in Virginia, Ill. They spoke to Community Voices about how they got their start running the restaurant, the support they have received from the community and how they are giving back.
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Kadejia Berkley is the co-owner of Jerk Shop Go, a restaurant in downtown Springfield and in the White Oaks Mall that features Caribbean cuisine. She spoke to Community Voices about how her family started their business in Chicago and has since opened locations in Springfield and Atlanta.
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Kadejia Berkley is the co-owner of Jerk Shop Go, a restaurant in downtown Springfield and in the White Oaks Mall that features Caribbean cuisine. She spoke to Community Voices about how her family started their business in Chicago and has since opened locations in Springfield and Atlanta.
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Will Hoecker owns Papo's Cafe and Omar Romero runs it. They spoke to Community Voices about the restaurant and their approach to serving fresh food quickly. Hoecker also shared his experience owning other restaurants, and how Papo's Cafe supports other businesses in the community.
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Will Hoecker owns Papo's Cafe and Omar Romero runs it. They spoke to Community Voices about the restaurant and their approach to serving fresh food quickly. Hoecker also shared his experience owning other restaurants, and how Papo's Cafe supports other businesses in the community.
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Jennifer Friday is the owner of the Village Tea Room & Gift Shop. She opened the tea room when she realized there were no local tea rooms to enjoy. She spoke with Community Voices about her career as a florist turned shop and restaurant owner.
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Jennifer Friday is the owner of the Village Tea Room & Gift Shop. She opened the tea room when she realized there were no local tea rooms to enjoy. She spoke with Community Voices about her career as a florist turned shop and restaurant owner.
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Luis Morales is the owner of local restaurant Roots Latin Grill. He is originally from Bolivia and brings flavors of South American cuisine to Springfield, Ill. He spoke with Community Voices about the passion for food in Bolivian culture and the most popular items on the menu at Roots Latin Grill.
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Jordan and Aurora Coffey are the couple behind Luminary Kitchen & Provisions. They previously operated American Harvest but pivoted to owning a quick service restaurant during the pandemic. Their restaurant is known for their house-made and local products. The couple spoke to Community Voices about their careers and their plans for the future.