Name: De’Ari Allick
Business Name: Dope N’ Delicious, 300 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven.
Year Business was started in New Haven: 2021
Why did you start your own business?
I started my own business to give my kids a better future
Why did you choose to start your business in New Haven?
I actually started my first restaurant in Bridgeport but coming back home was the dream. Opening a restaurant is your own city is iconic for me! Brings hope to the community.
What challenges did you have to overcome in starting your business?
The challenges you must overcome is staying consistent and never giving up on yourself. Times get hard as an entrepreneur so you must stay focused.