Category Archives: Behind the Business Spotlights

BTB Spotlight: Chef Rock Harper, RockSolid Creative Food Group, LLC

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Margo Gabriel

The art of relationship building is crucial in this current climate where so many are suffering job losses amidst the pandemic. This soft skill is what has led chef Rahman “Rock” Harper to an incredibly successful culinary career. The San … Continue reading →

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BTB Showcase: Benita Johnson, The Vine Wine Club

Posted on January 9, 2018 by VSheree

If you haven’t been to Richmond, Va., Benita Johnson just may give you at least two reasons to get on the road or grab a flight to join her next month.  As the founder of The Exclusive Blacklist, an annual … Continue reading →

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BTB Entrepreneur Showcase: Cristina Arantes of Kika’s Treats

Posted on September 13, 2017 by VSheree

By Kimberly D. Nettles-Barcelón Kika’s Treats is a wholesale and online store specializing in Brazilian-influenced chocolate covered cookies, caramels, and cheese bread (known as pão de queijo). The owner/creator is Cristina Arantes, a Brazilian-born woman who moved to the Bay … Continue reading →

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BTB East Entrepreneur Showcase: Stacie Page, Founder of Cupcakes and More

Posted on August 2, 2017 by VSheree

By Benita Johnson I must admit that when I asked Cuisine Noir Magazine for licensing to do the Behind the Business- East Conference, it was because I wanted to show off the best of Richmond.  Although all of our participants … Continue reading →

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2017 Behind the Business – EAST Conference

Posted on December 26, 2016 by VSheree

Cuisine Noir magazine is excited to partner with Benita Johnson of The Vine Wine Club in Richmond, Va to host the 2017 Behind the Business – EAST Conference on Saturday, February 11 at 1 pm. Success is on the horizon!  … Continue reading →

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