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Kenyan Mother and Daughter Running Successful Restaurant in the US
Caroline Gitonga has achieved her entrepreneurial goals by creating a successful restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia.
In an interview, Caroline revealed that she quit her job at the hospitality firm Double Tree after two decades of employment to establish African Soulfood with the help of her daughter Tracy. The concept originated from various catering businesses Gitonga served. Before launching into the sector, Caroline analysed and found a niche to open a restaurant that served African cuisines.
“Based on the numerous enquiries I received from Kenyan churches here and other events, I felt the need to open a business. It took us six months to renovate the place and launch it,” she stated.
She disclosed gaining inspiration from cooks who had mastered the techniques of Western Cuisine, which included dishes such as beef brisket, egusi fufu, cassava leaf and grilled lamb. As for East African dishes, her restaurant specializes in pilau, githeri, mukimo, fish and other Kenyan specialities. Caroline emphasized that the key to success in business is to remain resilient and strong-willed even in the face of challenges. He urges Kenyans breaking boundaries in the Diaspora to dedicate enough time and sufficient resources to becoming successful.
“Anything is possible but you need to have the desire. Keep working on it on a daily basis and never stop pushing further and wanting better for yourself and for those around you,” she said.
She encouraged Kenyans abroad and those pursuing the coveted American dream to persevere in bringing their visions to life. The eatery has welcomed noteworthy figures such as Africa’s swiftest athlete Ferdinand Omanyala, renowned music group Sauti Sol, and singer David Mathenge alias Nameless.