Transferred her hustle from the Chicago food scene to Brooklyn, bringing that South Side energy to her culinary empire. Grew up on the South Side in a big African American family - grandma taught her everything about soul food, dad worked at the stockyards, three siblings. Started as a line cook, now owns one of Brooklyn's hottest restaurants. Known for innovative soul food-Asian fusion and fiery temperament in the kitchen. Her ex-business partner stole her recipes and opened a competing restaurant using her concepts."