Newark Helps One Of Its Own Open Restaurant

Inayah Blocker has recently opened her own restaurant, thanks to community support.

07/21/2023 12:18 p.m.

Blocker, a Newark native, opened Beyond Soul, a soul food and seafood restaurant at 40 Jay Street on Tuesday, July 11, in the city. To help with costs, including signing a lease, Blocker started a fundraiser. As of Friday, July 21, almost $3,600 has been raised.

Beyond Soul is also the name of a catering company Blocker ran. She was also a contestant on the Food Network's "Chef Boot Camp."

To view the fundraiser, click here.

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