Favorite Philadelphia Chef and Entrepreneur KeVen Parker, the late owner of Cafe 3801 in University City, Ms. Tootsies Restaurant in South Philadelphia and KeVen Parker’s Soul Food Café in Reading
Favorite Philadelphia Chef and Entrepreneur KeVen Parker, the late owner of Cafe’ 3801 in University City, Ms. Tootsies Restaurant in South Philadelphia and KeVen Parker’s Soul Food Café in Reading
The resolution read:
entrepreneur; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parker was a self-made success story, opening various soul food eateries, particularly the famed Ms. Tootsie s, and Keven Parker s Soul Food Cafe. His success expanded to oversee six distinct entities, corporate offices of The KeVen Parker Company, and even his own lifestyle brand, KPD Lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parker s own achievements paved the way for future Black restaurateurs and entrepreneurs, and he continued to pay it forward by counseling, mentoring and helping others pursue their own success; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Parker made award-winning dishes that have been sampled by Patti LaBelle, Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Mo Nique, and former President Bill Clinton. His famous Ms. Tootsie s was named the best Southern-style restaurant for three years running in Black Enterprise magazine and appeared frequently on televised food shows. The Food Network s Robert Irvine raved about his fried chicken on The Best Thing I Ever