6160681 ACR 21-229, 10th Anniversary of Andrene’s Soul Food & Caribbean Café Recognition Resolution of 2016

A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

                                                  

21-229

 

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

 

June 7, 2016        

 

 

To recognize Andrene’s Soul Food & Caribbean Café, located at 308 Kennedy Street, N.W., for its contributions to the Ward 4 community, and to celebrate the restaurant on its 10^th anniversary.

 

WHEREAS, on July 1, 2006, Andrene and Mike Finn opened their first restaurant, Andrene’s Soul Food & Caribbean Café in Petworth, a neighborhood in Ward 4;

 

WHEREAS, Andrene’s Soul Food & Caribbean Café is the first Caribbean eatery in the District of Columbia to offer a menu that combines traditional southern food with Caribbean dishes;

 

WHEREAS, since its opening, Andrene’s Soul Food & Caribbean Café has received numerous acknowledgements and awards, including the cover of DC North magazine in 2008, features in the Washingtonian Magazine and the Washington Post in 2009, and countless praise from the restaurant’s devoted patrons;

WHEREAS, Ms. Finn, who has been a Petworth resident since 2001 and lives within walking distance of Andrene’s Soul Food & Caribbean Café, has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and has been working with Family Matters of Greater Washington DC since 1998 to provide assistance to low-income senior citizens;

WHEREAS, Andrene’s Soul Food & Caribbean Café is a staple in the Ward 4 community; and well-known and respected throughout Petworth and the District of Columbia; and

WHEREAS, on July 1, 2016, Andrene’s Soul Food & Caribbean Café will celebrate its 10^th anniversary.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “10th Anniversary of Andrene’s Soul Food & Caribbean Café Recognition Resolution of 2016”.

Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and congratulates Andrene’s Soul Food & Caribbean Café, located at 308 Kennedy Street, N.W., on its 10^th anniversary.

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.