Waymakers: Six Landlords Rejected Him—But This Restaurateur Persisted

Waymakers: Six Landlords Rejected Him—But This Restaurateur Persisted

Essence Magazine:

By Jasmine Browley ·Updated August 29, 2023

When I walked into D’Juan’s Bistro, the cornerstones of Blackness greeted me: Anita Baker’s voice, soul food perfume in the air, and deep belly laughs—you know, the ones only your family could evoke.

The cozy restaurant was packed.

Kimberly Wilson
Author: Kimberly Wilson

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