Ben Welch Is Awarded James Beard Best Chef Semi-Finalist. Acclaimed chef and recent James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Midwest, Ben Welch, has opened doors to Lucy Quinn and Little Lucy, a dual-concept Southern-inspired restaurant and all-day diner located at 4156-4158 Manchester Avenue in the heart of The Grove in St. Louis, Missouri.  Named after his late grandmother, Lucille Quinn, the restaurants are a homecoming in every sense. “A 35-year career in kitchens means I often missed family milestones and holidays,…

Greek Accessories and Introducing Stylish Pet Gear Vanessa Lacewell Celebrates Over 30 Years of Greek Accessories and Stylish Pet Gear. Vanessa Lacewell, a seasoned entrepreneur from Fayetteville, North Carolina, has spent over three decades crafting accessories for Black college Greek letter organizations. Born to a military father and a teacher mother, Vanessa enjoyed an enriching childhood that set the stage for her entrepreneurial journey. Initially, she ventured into the corporate world but soon realized her passion for design. Vanessa’s understanding of the timeless appeal of Greek organizations…

Here’s What’s About to Go Down Pop the Balloon will air on Netflix. Pop the Balloon is the most hilarious dating show ever. Currently airing on YouTube and other social media channels, this dating show is like no other. The show’s format involves an eligible bachelor or bachelorette standing before a group of potential suitors,…