Browns defensive tackle Maurice Hurst II loves food. He’s a big guy in the trenches, after all. He also loves calling Northeast Ohio home. So, throughout the season, we’ll take Hurst around Northeast Ohio hot spots to try some of the dishes that make them stand out.
We’re calling this Mo Eats.
First up on the menu—EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute in Cleveland.
Hurst was intrigued by the menu and even more by the mission of the local high-end French establishment. Founded by Brandon Chrostowski, EDWINS provides formerly incarcerated adults with a foundation in the culinary and hospitality industries and the support network necessary for long-term success.
EDWINS graduates nearly 100 students a year, with a 95% employment rate and less than 1% recidivism. In partnership with the Browns and the Cleveland Foundation, Chrostowski launched the “Pathways to Ownership” program this spring. The initiative aims to empower business owners from disadvantaged backgrounds by leading them through a comprehensive six-week accelerator program toward establishing successful restaurant ventures.