ALL ARTICLES BY Allanah Dykes

Allanah Dykes is a freelance writer whose niche is home decor and food, but she has written in almost every field from mental health to political op-eds. Her favorite pastimes are listening to Biggie and Bach and enjoying New York Italian ices and slices

Modern Waffle

Waffles and Lobsters? Who Knew?

A food service veteran and his Pastor Mom bring a slew of new flavors to the Omaha food truck scene.

Take A Walk On The Wild Side At This Omaha Cafe

The Edge of the Universe brings a never-ending parade of themes to its artistic menu.

The Sweet Side of a Family Business

A love for baking led two sisters (and a husband) to take a chance – and make a change! The result is Brown Butter Creations. 
Cara and Cathy

Serving It Up In Atlanta, One Meatball at a Time

A passion for food and a desire to leave real estate behind led this mother/daughter duo into the food business. Their specialty? Meatballs and Italian boules.
nayana ferguson

The Spirit Behind Anteel Tequila

This Black-owned tequila company was born out of need and rooted in innovation.
Fatmah Muhammad

A Middle Eastern Dessert Serves Up Royal Treatment With Knafeh Queens

The Queen of Knafeh fulfills “a God-given purpose” with her California-based Dessert Company.
amani and chima

Caramel Flavored Whiskey? Slàinte.

A crazy idea over a round of shots leads to a new take on an old standby and the start of a budding business.
Hilary Cocalis

The Story Behind the “Can-Do” Spirit at a Black-Owned Wine Start-Up

“Just one glass of really good wine” was the a-ha moment this mom needed to start her canned wine company, Sipwell.
leslie and leann jones

Wine and Community in Inglewood, California

Missing good food and wine in their southern California neighborhood, two sisters start their own place, with an emphasis on supporting Black-owned wines.