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Sweet Catch Brooklyn: Changing Perceptions, One Plate at a Time

  • Writer: Michael Tamsuriyamit
    Michael Tamsuriyamit
  • Aug 12, 2024
  • 1 min read

Updated: Mar 11


Lifestyle and Travel Content Creator Janneh Konneh catches up with the team behind one Brooklyn restaurant standing at the intersection of Southern cuisine and Black entrepreneurship.

NEW YORK CITY – In the heart of Flatbush, Brooklyn, a culinary revolution is taking place. Kawana Jefferson, a Black woman entrepreneur, has created a dining experience that not only tantalizes taste buds but also celebrates Black culture and empowers aspiring business owners. Her restaurant, Sweet Catch Brooklyn, stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of Southern cuisine and the resilience of Black entrepreneurship.


While not all Southern food is considered soul food, the reverse holds true: soul food is undeniably Southern. Growing up with Southern flavors at home in New York, Jefferson recognized a gap in the culinary landscape. She envisioned a space where the warmth of Southern hospitality could meld seamlessly with the vibrant energy of Brooklyn.


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