Good morning Obots!
This week we’re featuring black celebrity-owned restaurants. Today, The Sugar Bar.
(Adapted from Essence)
The musical duo’s Ain’t No Mountain High Enough could have been the late R & B artist Nick Ashford’s theme song as he surmounted obstacle after obstacle to create the restaurant of his dreams: New York City’s Sugar Bar.
Despite challenges–obtaining countless city permits, cost overruns— the now fourteen-year-old restaurant is an eatery that embodies his love of good food, eye for design and respect for African culture.
THE DECOR: It begins at the front door, which is inlaid with forged brass and copper. The interior, decked with handmade natural materials and fabrics, provides a cultural fix. Gracing the walls are masks, art and artifacts from Nigeria, Congo, Burundi, Sudan and other nations throughout the African continent.
THE FOOD: Under the direction of chef Berthony Pierre, the menu features a delectable array of Afro-Caribbean classics. Paella, a house specialty, arrives at the table in its cooking pan; diners are invited to serve themselves family-style. Fish of the day–red snapper, sea bass or parilla de mar–is the most requested dish.
Presenting a fresh alternative to the mundane, the Sugar Bar, is an intimate full service restaurant, showcasing local and international talent, from R&B/Soul, Jazz, and Caribbean to traditional African rhythms.
