CLEVELAND — Cultural foods have always been a big part of Tiffany Knight’s life. She and her husband, Lloyd Knight, are the co-owners of Blasian Fusion in Cleveland, now sharing flavors from their childhood with others.
What You Need To Know
- Black-owned businesses have increased by
- since 2012, and now contribute more than $207 billion to the national economy
- That percentage includes Black-owned restaurants, which often experience a gap in accessing resources and capital
- A Cleveland couple is overcoming these barriers as restaurant owners, while adding a twist to tradition
Tiffany Knight grew up surrounded by African and Japanese traditions that were passed down from her parents.
“They met in Okinawa, Japan… My dad is African American. My mom is Japanese, and we have roots in Louisiana, so we’ve always enjoyed cultural food,” Knight explained…