WHO YOU'LL SEE
The Egg Roll Queen
Angela Fuller, who goes by the name Egg Roll Queen, has been making specialty vegetarian egg rolls for three decades now, experimenting with a variety of fillings. After purchasing a spoiled egg roll one day 25 years ago, she decided she could do better. But since eggrolls weren't common in Harlem at the time, she went to the library to do research, then started shopping for ingredients in Chinatown.
The Queen's flavors range from Barbeque Tofu to Caribbean to Collard Soul, and have been sold in venues ranging from Fairway, to Gourmet Garage, to Columbia University, to Watkins Health Food Store. Fuller is a member of the Hot Bread Kitchen Incubator program at La Marqueta in East Harlem.
Betty Campbell-Adams
Lloyd's Carrot Cake
Lloyd's Carrot Cake
Lloyd’s Carrot Cake is the venerable boutique bakery that was started thirty-five years ago by the now deceased, Lloyd Adams. Over the years, the company has developed quite a following, has received tremendous notoriety and, has garnered great reviews for its famous carrot cake.
The company is now run by Mr. Adams’ widow, Betty Campbell-Adams; with assistance from their two children, Lilka and Brandon Adams. She began running the company immediately following her husband’s death in 2007. The company now has two locations, East Harlem and The Bronx.
Ms. Campbell-Adams continues to expand on the strategies, started by her husband, to make Lloyd’s Carrot Cake a widely distributed product, and a recognized brand. In addition to restaurants and coffee shops, Ms. Campbell-Adams has developed a network of new outlets for the Lloyd’s products, including supermarkets and specialty shops.
New York Magazine rates the carrot cake at Lloyd’s as one of their critic’s favorite. And, Time Out New York selected it as one of the top six desserts in New York City. The Daily News has labeled it as “24 Carrot Good”. Lloyd's Carrot Cake has been featured on The Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” and Crain’s New York Business’- “My New York Story”. Lloyd’s Carrot Cake was the winner of the 2014 “Dessert Challenge.”
Ms. Campbell-Adams is a cable industry veteran. Prior to taking over the family business, she was the Director of Marketing for Time Warner Cable of NY where she was responsible for developing and implementing strategies for the company’s Video-On-Demand and Pay-Per-View business.
Ms. Campbell-Adams is an ardent supporter of local organizations. She sits on the board of CWOP (Child Welfare Organizing Project), whose mission is to change and improve the quality of services provided to families affected by NYC’s child protection system. She is also a board member of Wild Metro, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting wild life in the New York Metro area, and KRVC Development Corporation, an organization supporting local initiatives that build and enrich communities. In May 2017, in Albany, she was given the Business Woman of the Year Award.
Neca Bryan
Kingston Restaurant & Bar
Kingston Restaurant & Bar
The warmth of Jamaica and the Caribbean islands transcend to New York City at Kingston. The music, food and culture comes to life and is formidable. Kingston is the only authentic Jamaican and Caribbean dining experience located in Harlem. The quaint space brings a euphoric nostalgia of a laid back and tranquil island vacation, where the music, vibes and traditional eats offer a friendly smile, and an escape from the fast paced New York City. From the succulent Jerk Chicken marinated in island spices such as Pimento, Nutmeg and Ginger to the Wray & Nephew infused Island Rum Punch you sip on while rocking to the rhythms of Reggae, Dub, Soca, Calypso and Dancehall music, you are sure to taste the warmth and passion of the islands, and feel the rays of the golden sun in every bite when you dine here at Kingston.