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Honoring and congratulating Thee Pink Plate Cafe on the occasion of its First Anniversary since opening in 2025 on Wadsworth Avenue in Philadelphia's Ninth Council District, and recognizing its continued contributions to neighborhood vitality, local entrepreneurship, and community life.
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WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Philadelphia recognizes that small businesses are essential to the life of our neighborhoods, creating gathering spaces, generating local opportunity, and contributing to the character, energy, and economic strength of communities across the City; and
WHEREAS, Thee Pink Plate Cafe, led by Executive Chef Carri Green and co-owner Serina Yusuf, has grown from its early food service roots into a distinctive Philadelphia business known for its vibrant identity, welcoming atmosphere, catering and event services, and menu of soul food and brunch offerings; and
WHEREAS, Carri Green and Serina Yusuf began by serving customers throughout Philadelphia before opening a brick-and-mortar establishment, demonstrating the entrepreneurship, determination, and creativity that continue to define Thee Pink Plate Cafe's success; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 2025, Thee Pink Plate Cafe opened its current brick-and-mortar location on Wadsworth Avenue in Philadelphia's Ninth Council District, marking an important milestone in the business's growth and its continued investment in the surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, Over the past year at its Wadsworth Avenue location, Thee Pink Plate Cafe has continued to serve as more than a place to dine, providing a welcoming gathering space for residents, families, and visitors while contributing to the vibrancy of the Wadsworth Avenue commercial corridor and the broader Ninth District community; and
WHEREAS, Thee Pink Plate Cafe stands as an example of the importance of locally rooted, women-owned small businesses in Philadelphia, demonstrating how vision, perseverance, and community support can create spaces that uplift neighborhoods, celebrate culture, and bring people together; and
WHEREAS, As Thee Pink Plate Cafe celebrates its first anniversary since opening its Wadsworth Avenue location in 2025, its continued growth and success reflect the value of neighborhood businesses that invest in community, support local economic development, and help make the Ninth District a more vibrant and welcoming place to live, work, and gather; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That it hereby honors and congratulates Thee Pink Plate Cafe on the occasion of its One-Year Anniversary on Wadsworth Avenue in Philadelphia's Ninth Council District, and recognizes its continued contributions to entrepreneurship, neighborhood vitality, economic opportunity, and community life.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this Resolution be presented to Thee Pink Plate Cafe, as evidence of the sincere admiration and appreciation of this legislative body.
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