Announcing the Recipients of the DoorDash Local Restaurant Grants
Small Business Funding•Nov 24, 2020• 7 min read
DoorDash and Hello Alice are proud to introduce the 360 recipients of the DoorDash Local Restaurant Grants Program!
The National Restaurant Association recently reported that 100,000 — or about one in six — eateries have closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a trend that is likely to increase as cold weather makes outdoor dining less desirable.
About the DoorDash Local Restaurant Grants
In response, DoorDash is providing $5,000 grants to small businesses selected through an application process in six cities: Chicago, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; New York, New York; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; San Jose, California; and San Francisco, California.
Each recipient has three or fewer locations, grossed less than $3 million in revenue during 2019, and employs 50 or fewer people per store. The grants are part of DoorDash’s Main Street Strong initiative to help restaurants recover and succeed amid COVID-19 related challenges.
Check out the full list of recipients organized by city below, and subscribe to the Hello Alice newsletter to stay up-to-date on future programs and funding opportunities.
DoorDash Local Restaurant Grant Recipients by City
Chicago
Brandon Luong, Sushi X
Jeff Williams, The Press Room
Carrie Nahabedian, Brindille
Jeff Wang, Modern Asian Kitchen
Mindy Friedler, Fiya
Ranka Njegovan, Pinched on the River
Hamza Abuhani, Taza Cafe
James Hebson, Flaco’s Tacos
Samantha Sanchez, La Luna
Kasey Choi, Bibim Town
Beverly Clark, Parachute
Robert Magiet, TaKorea Cocina
Mary Aregoni, Saigon Sisters
Lawrence Letrero, Bayan Ko
David Condon, Ryuu Group
Asana Nakornchai, Bites Asian Kitchen + Bar
Jaime Castillo, La Pena Restaurant
Nancy Cruz, Caribella
Manish Mallick, ROOH Chicago
Ali Dewjee, Bombay Wraps
Maria Alferov, Artango Bar & Steakhouse
Michael Cameron, Uncommon Ground
Eythimia Bubaris, Zoe’s Patio
Virginia Carstarphen, Trader Todd’s
Frank Faruggia, Jimmys Red Hots
Gloria Kathleen Ortiz, El Jardin Restaurant
Jessica Perjes, Tacotlan
Helga Weis Murad, Curramba Colombian Restaurant
Chris Johnston, Olmar Corporation
Kirti Sheth, Arya Bhavan
Badara Diakhate, Badou Senegalese Cuisine
Won Dong Lee, Ken Tone’s Drive-in
James Kendal Arce, Drew’s on Halsted
Mario Perez, Taco and Burrito Express
Maria Rodriguez, El Nuevo Mexicano
Rachale Paterno LaCoppola, Paterno’s Pizza
Aditya Burman, Kaathis
Elayne Molberg, River Valley Farmer’s Table
Guillermo Alvarez Jr., Mimas Taste of Cuba
Scott Berman, Superdawg Drive-In
Edward Cheung, Nola Bar & Kitchen
Bonni Cameron, County BBQ
Lisa Santos, Southport Grocery & Cafe
Angelo Karras, Windy City Cafe
Terry Chen, Sakura Teppanyaki and Sushi
Julia Momose, Kumiko
Rashid Rashid, Rumi Middle Eastern Grill
Brian BonDurant, My Buddy’s
Tiffany Williams, Exquisite Catering & Events
Rohini Dey, Vermilion Restaurant
Jill Gray, Tortello
Jenny Ju, Dak
Sarah Weitz, The Fat Shallot
Brian Tijan, Billy Sunday
Felippa Janik, Janik’s Cafe
Grace Barker, Sunrise Cafe Chicago
Jeffrey Gronske, Left Coast Food + Juice
Roberto Perez, Cousins Grill
William Goodwin, Spoken Cafe
David Miller, Declan’s Irish Pub
Matt Fuchs, Sip of Hope Coffee Bar
Kharim Rincon, Rica Arepa Venezuelan Café
Diana Mizhquiri, Alexander’s Restaurant
Seif Salameh, Port and Park Bistro
Erick Williams, Virtue Restaurant
Erdenebat Bayasgatan, Nori Sushi Wicker Park
BrianAlwyn Newland, Balú Smoothies and More
Paula Bogolin, Bacchanalia Restaurant
Dennis Prosio, Franks Pizzeria
Laarni Pablo, Danny’s Pizza and Burger Bar
Watcharapong Suriyawan, Immm Rice and Beyond
Bobby Schaffer, Lost Larson
Todd Ruddick, Twisted Hippo Taproom and Eatery
David Nalezny, Park and Field
Joe Frillman, Daisies
Alex Curatolo, Belli’s Chicago
Prem Shah, Pita Heaven
AJ Castillo, Americanos
Caitlin Botsios, Helix Cafe
Trez Pugh, Sip & Savor
Hien Ngo, Hai Yen
Nancy Johnson, Dongming Restaurant
Rhodel Castillo, Garifuna Flava: A Taste of Belize
Linda Mota, Vista Hermosa Express
Da Zhou, Jiao Restaurant 1
Chung Mui, Jieyi Sushi
Martin Murch, Cafe Press Chicago
Joe Dahir, The Globe Pub
Stephanie Cook, Houndstooth Saloon
Elena Stan, Fulton Market Kitchen
Nick Moretti, Chicago Chop Shop
Michelle Martinez, Hero Coffee Bar
Juan Covarrubias, Churro Factory
Tamar Mizrahi, Goddess and the Baker
Panya Vinotai, Siam Restaurant
Felicia Shakespeare, Surf’s Up Bronzeville
Tadeo Garcia, Mellow Yellow
Jesus Iniguez, Back of the Yards Coffee
Kari Pendleton, The Common Cup
Larica Chandler, Can’t Believe It’s Not Meat
Denver
Satita Malithong, Mali Thai Cuisine
Ian Yard, Smokin Yard’s BBQ Denver
Eun Sommatino, Highland Tavern
Vincent Martinez, Zest
Allison Housley, Sputnik
Nathan Keating, Green Valley Ranch Beer Garden
Andrea Frizzi, Il Posto
Mary McKnabb, Inga’s Alpine Tavern
Marlene Heese, Kochi Cafe
Mark Whistler, Route 40 Cafe
Stephen McGregor, CartDriver
Ryan D Cobbins, Coffee at The Point
Aminata Dia, Le French Bakery and Cafe
Nikki Hazamy, The Corner Beet
Tiffany Goodyear, Yours Truly Cupcake
Krishan Kapoor, India’s Restaurant
Masaru Torito, Kokoro Restaurant
Dat Huynh, Pho OK Noodle Soup and Grill
Joseph Vostrejs, North County
James Blanchard, Blanchard Family Wines
New York City
EunSoo Kim, Semicolon Cafe
Gabriella Mann, Baba Cool
Daniel Lyu, Summer Salt
Yen Ngo, Van Da
Jae Lee, Nowon
Karma Dolma, Cafe Himalaya
Jimmy Rizvi, GupShup
Hannah Cheng, Mimi Cheng’s Dumplings
Abishek Sharma, Madam Ji Modern Indian Restaurant
Katie Rue, Reception Bar
Erika Chou, 100 Forsyth Restaurant
Thomas Tang, August Gatherings
Lawrence Lau, The Original Buddha Bodai Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant
Zhe Hu, Izakaya Juraku
Kevin Takarada, MakiMaki Sushi
Cahyadi Tanjung, Yama Ramen
Maiko Kyogoku, Bessou
Vinod Kasturi, Cafe Kitsune
Andy Chuang, 886
Kundapa Wall, Thai Direct Bowls
Leah Abraham, Settepani
Maymuuna Birjeeb, Safari Restaurant
Tiffany Bowen, Harlem Hookah
Markisha Swepson, Blvd Bistro
Allen Hassell, The Row Harlem
Mary Silva, Maz Mezcal
Fernando Navas, Balvanera
Roberto Santibanez, Fonda Chelsea
Madelin Almanzar, El Jefe Eatery Group
JohnPaul Quattrone, Balaboosta
Jappy Afzelius, Tsismis NYC
Burak Karacam, Pera Soho
Stavros Aktipis, Columbia Greek Eatery
Tehela Nimroody, Brigante Restaurant
Madeline Lanciani, Duane Park Patisserie
Lisa Menichino, The Cubbyhole Bar
Mark Kahn, Downtown Yogurt
Massimiliano Galeano, Gradisca
Marion Maur, Pappardella
Yonca Erdik, Seven Hills Mediterranean Grill
Jonah Miller, Huertas
Brian Owens, TacoVision
John Adams, Hermana NYC
Stephen Werther, Suprema Provisions
Christos Christou, Yefsi Estiatorio
Dean Jankelowitz, Jacks Wife Freda
Artem Arnopulo, Forever Yours Falafel Bar
Tamara Chubinidze, Chama Mama
Fay Kelly, Pig and Khao
Toni Allocca, Olive’s
Pedro Moran, Don Chucho
Jesse Tang, Pink Nori
Brian Martinez, Fresco’s Cantina
Etorre Tosches, Macoletta Brick Oven Pizzeria
Nate Adler, Gertie
Connie Choi, Gentle Perch
George Constantinou, Bogota Latin Bistro
Miguel Aguilar, Surfish Bistro
Carmen Ferreyra, Porteñas
Sergio Barrios, Santa Salsa
Susan Povich, Red Hook Lobster Pound
Alex Raij, Saint Julivert
Anthony Sette, Anthony’s Place
Emelie Kihlstrom, Pips
Tina Esposito, Monte’s
Amit Rabinovich, Forma Pasta Factory
Shujiao Chen, Fushimi
Kenta Goto, Bar Goto
Xian Bin Lin, Minami Sushi & Bar
Naama Tamir, Lighthouse
Juan Correa, Llama Inn
Angela Sierra, Palenque Homemade Colombian food
Dana DiSpaltro, Leyenda
Benjamin Heemskerk, Lea
Patty Fox, Della
Allen Dabagh, Boutros
Fifi Bell, The Crabby Shack
Joel Clacken, Suite 704 Restaurant and Bar
Hollis Barclay, Bleu Fin Bar & Grill
Shalonda Vasquez, Sofia and Grace Cookie Company
Aviga Vongvijit, Nine Thai
Young Gun Kim, Ganda Sushi Express
Eden Gaim, Levante
Eden Gebre Egziabher, Makina Cafe
Liz Benno, Leonelli Taberna
Anny Suh, Bangia
Yvette LeeperBueno, Vinatería
Miro Khoudari, Costas Arepa Bar
Julian Medina, La Chula
William Padilla, Mamajuana Cafe
Kim Cohen, Don Giovanni Ristorante
Roland Semaan, Balade Your Way
Pinuccio Uras, Vite Vinosteria
Selma Ismajli, Djerdan Burek Astoria
Lorraine Soto, Brava Café
Marvin Lindo, Code Red Restaurant & Lounge
Patience Ogbonna, Tessey’s International Kitchen
Aida Torres, Don Burrito Restaurant
Mouna Thiam, Le Paris Dakar
Christy Zhang, Little Saigon Cuisine
Philadelphia
Lindsay Steigerwald, Neighborhood Ramen
Peter Hwang, SouthGate
Dong Rim, Foodery at Rittenhouse
Ben Zhang, New Hong Kong Bakery
Ara Ishkhanian, Apricot Stone
Judy Ni, Baology
John Choi, Crunchik’n
Saba Tedla, Booker’s Restaurant and Bar
Paul Brown, Lucha Cartel
Manuela Villasmil, Puyero Venezuelan Flavor
Chad A Durkin, Doppelgang
Lawerence Highbloom, River Twice
Heather Ramola, Indeblue Restaurant & Bar
Insuk Lee, Lee’s Deli
George Anni, Mercato
Casey Parker, Jose Pistola’s
Scott Coudriet, Lloyd Whiskey Bar
Robert Perry, Tattooed Mom
Lambros Karazournias, New Olympia House
Colleen DeCesare, Black & Brew
Lindsey Pete, Chestnut Hill Brewing Company
Daniel McCoy, Sassafras
Lindsey Scannapieco, Bok Bar and Irwin’s
Melissa Walter, Love City Brewing
Tess Hart, Triple Bottom Brewing
Jill Weber, Rex 1516
Debra Grady, 2nd Story Brewing
Christopher Lillis, South Philadelphia Taproom
Robert Wasserman, Audrey Claire
Matthew Cahn, Middle Child
Lolita Restaurant, Lolita Restaurant
David Wagaman, Capriccio Cafe and Bar at Cret Park
Stephen Simons, Triangle Tavern
Stew Keener, Bar Hygge
John Pund, Bad Brother
Anthony Anastasio, Anthony’s Italian Coffee & Chocolate House
Catherine Steenstra, Renata’s Kitchen
Jessie Prawlucki, Fond
Rosemarie Certo, The Old Dock Street Brewery
Bridget Foy, Cry Baby Pasta
Jonathan Nodler, Cadence Restaurant
Mary Funchion, New Deck Tavern
Shannon Dougherty, Cedar Point Bar & Kitchen
Tasha Rivers, Flowing Rivers Soul of Philly
John Neufville, Aksum Mediterranean Cafe
Denise Wade, Charlie’s Country Ribs
Cashiema Green, The Flavor Spot
Antonio Cruz, 2637 Brew
Sofia Deleon, El Merkury
Edward Garcia, Queen & Rook Game Cafe
Van Tran, South Street Diner
Miranda Tait, a.kitchen + bar
Brian Sirhal, Cantina Feliz
Nuyen Emanuel, Supreme Oasis Bakery and Deli
Lihsin Wang, Lulu Cafe
Amy Edelman, Night Kitchen Bakery & Cafe
Shawn Nesbit, The Good Karma Cafe
Nikisha Bailey, Win Win Coffee Bar
Neghisti Ghebrehiwet, Dahlak
Sierra Georgia, Gelat-Oh
San Francisco
Kevin Lieu, Gai Chicken and Rice
Benson Wang, Palm House
ChenChen Huo, Mac’d
Brian Shin, The Snug SF
Christina Siu, Pizza Squared
Phil Chen, Alchemist Bar & Lounge
Melanie Tan, Original Buffalo Wings
Nam Hoang, Freshroll
Annie Wong, Le Soleil Restaurant
Suraksha Basnet, Dancing Yak
Wojie Zhen, Yuet Lee Seafood Restaurant
Chelsea Hung, Washington Bakery & Restaurant
Sterling Price, Mission Picnic
Andrew Shinn, Saucy Asian
April Spears, Auntie Aprils/Café Envy
Fanael Alemayehu, Moya
Quentin Navia, Peña Pachamama
Gonzalo del Cerro, Chalos
Lina Mills, Creative Ideas Catering SF
Paula Tejeda, Chile Lindo
Natalie Esperanza, La Quinta Restaurant
Jonathan Ojinaga, Azucar Lounge
Sandra Edwan, Rede Cafe
Daniel Azarkman, El Lopo
Elias Jweinat, Mr. Pickles Sandwich Shop
Mohamed Alhakim, Mo’z Cafe
Nael Alshayeb, Bistro Gambrinus
Kambiz Fahim, Beloved Cafe
Maurizio Bruschi, Ristorante Ideale
Mark Lewis, The Plant Cafe Organic
Michelle Rosales, Brenda’s French Soul Food
Sarah Garand, Wine Down SF
Paul Geffner, Escape From New York Pizza
Bryan Tublin, Kitava
Reid Hannula, Just for You Cafe
Jess Voss, Jamber Wine Pub
Jessica Barker, Media Noche
Christopher Dean, Crown & Crumpet
John Caine, ATwater Tavern
Tim Hayman, Scopo Divino
Christopher Lewis, Scullery
Jeff Trenam, Blue Plate
Danielle Browne, Patriot House
Micheal McCloskey, The Crafty Fox Ale House
Jay Bordeleau, Maven
Mariam Aminy, Fayala
Olton Rensch, Tallio’s Coffee & Tea
Laura Hernandez, La Victoria SF
Christopher Rosales, Manitas Cafe
Mousa Shamieh, UpForDayz
San Jose
Paras Shah, Valencian Gold
Suping Zeng, Fu Kee
Han Tran, Anh Hong Restaurant
Franklin Nguyen, Academic Coffee
Douglas Nguyen, Di Lac Vegetarian Cuisine
LInh Hoang, Gong Cha
Minh Nguyen, Spoonfish Poke
Trina Le, Pho Ga An Nam
Javier Castillo, Castillo’s Mexican Restaurant
Jorge Sanchez, Chacho’s
Doris Lopez, Cielito Lindo Restaurant
Omar AlHelew, Bona Pizza
Paul Reddick, Smoking Pig BBQ
Sameer Shah, Voyager Craft Coffee
Ron Levi, The Funny Farm
Syrus Fotovat, Braise
Ryan Summers, Good Karma Cafe
Tracy Smith and Claudia Derp, The Cider Junction
Michael Hobson, Rookies Sports Lodge
Anthony Brierly, Pizza California
Steve Meyberg, Gunther’s Restaurant & Catering
Konstatinos Perakis, Tasso’s Restaurant & Bar
Camille Chijate, Hobee’s California Restaurants
Colleen Janke, Savory Kitchen
Craig Guynes, Blue Water Seafood & Crab
Julia Collins, The Pasta Market
Ryan Vance, District
Diane Welch Cusimano, Palermo Italian Restaurant
Ephrem Yosef, Walia Ethiopian Cuisine
Jennifer Echeverri, Habana Cuba Restaurant
You can keep up with the other ways DoorDash is lending a hand through its Main Street Strong initiative on its blog here and subscribe to the Hello Alice newsletter to stay up-to-date on new funding opportunities and valuable resources.