In this episode of Savor Newark, we sit down with Chanice Fish, Founder and CEO of Taste of the Caribbean Restaurant & Catering, to explore how food can be a powerful engine for culture, community, and economic growth.

A Jamaican-born entrepreneur who launched her first business at just 16, Chanice shares her journey from early hustle to building a thriving Newark-based brand rooted in Caribbean identity and storytelling.

With a background in project management, operations, and strategic planning, she brings a unique blend of corporate discipline and entrepreneurial vision to the food industry. Together, we discuss how Taste of the Caribbean has grown beyond a restaurant into a platform for job creation, cultural preservation, and opportunity—serving through catering, concessions, partnerships, and community events. Chanice also speaks on the role of food in shaping Newark’s identity, the challenges and realities of building a business in today’s climate, and her vision to scale the brand nationally while staying grounded in authenticity and impact.

This conversation is about more than food—it’s about ownership, resilience, and what it means to build something that feeds both people and community.

📍 The Taste of the Caribbean | 4 Branford Place, Newark, NJ

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Producer: Isabelle Coelho-Marques (@isabelle_in_nyc)

Produced by: Plusable (@plusable_pr)

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In this episode, we sit down with Raquel Nascimento, founder of Pão da Terra Bakery, to explore a story rooted in heritage, resilience, and the power of bringing tradition to a new home.

From the first bite, Pão da Terra is more than a bakery—it’s a bridge between cultures. Raquel shares how her passion for baking was shaped by her upbringing and how she transformed that passion into a business that serves both community and identity in Newark.

We talk about:

— The journey of building a bakery from the ground up

— Preserving tradition while adapting to a new market

— The emotional connection between food, memory, and home

— The realities of being an immigrant entrepreneur

— What it takes to grow a small business with purpose

Through her story, Raquel reminds us that food is more than nourishment—it’s belonging. And in a city like Newark, you don’t have to travel far to taste home.

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YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Music

👉 Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping Newark’s food scene

🎙️ Savor Newark Podcast

Real conversations with the people behind Newark’s restaurants, food businesses, and culinary culture.

Host: Carlos Ferreira (@cf.drums)

Producer: Isabelle Coelho-Marques (@isabelle_in_nyc)

Produced by: Plusable (@plusable_pr)

❤️ Special thanks to @goironbound for supporting this program

REAL STORIES. REAL FOOD. REAL NEWARK. UNFILTERED.

In this episode of the Savor Newark Podcast, we sit down with Rafael Moreira, owner of Altas Horas 24 Hours and Cozy’s—two Newark staples that reflect the city’s energy, culture, and late-night spirit. Rafael shares his journey as an entrepreneur, building spaces that feel like home for the community while staying rooted in his Brazilian heritage.

We get into the menus behind both concepts—how they blend comfort food, Brazilian flavors, and everyday favorites that keep people coming back. Rafael talks about what it takes to run a 24-hour spot, the importance of consistency, and how food and hospitality create real connection across Newark’s diverse communities.

We also talk about the realities of owning and growing a business in the city, representing Newark on a larger stage, and what it means to be part of a food culture that’s gaining more visibility—especially with the FIFA World Cup 2026™ bringing global attention to the region.

This episode is about culture, community, and the hustle behind building something that lasts in Newark.

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a look into a movement happening across the city of Newark.

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