"We worked with our farmers and brought food in, cooked it, and then gave out food to folks who were dislodged from their work or didn't have homes. We served over 7,000 meals."
"Originally, I was perplexed as to why we needed to go all the way to New York to get a restaurant to go in the space. Looking back, it's the best thing that we could've done."
"I knew right at that moment that they were the perfect fit."
Derek Fleming and Michael Simkins co-own Red Rooster, a restaurant in Miami's Overtown neighborhood. Originally planned to open in 2020, the pandemic delayed the celebration. Instead, they transformed the restaurant into a community kitchen, providing over 7,000 free meals to those in need. This initiative helped establish Red Rooster as a vital part of Overtown's culture. Community leaders initially questioned the restaurant's presence but later recognized its positive impact on the neighborhood's renaissance.
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