Paradise Valley is steeped in Detroitโs history
During a time of segregation in the US, there was one destination in Detroit where people from around the world, no matter their color or culture flocked to for a great time. That was โParadise Valley,โ where thousands of African Americans thrived and owned over 300 businesses. It was located in an area known as Black Bottom.
Black History Month: Remembering Detroitโs Black Bottom neighborhood
A new exhibit is shedding light on what happened to hundreds of Detroiters who once lived in the neighborhood known as Black Bottom. โWe have not been taught the full breadth of our history,โ said PG Watkins, the director of the Black Bottom Archive. โIt was a high-density black neighborhood not considered worthwhile for the city to invest in," Watkins said. โWhen we talk about Black History Month, we think about all of the contributions of black folks. More: Black History Month
Open Table just named this Detroit restaurant one of the best for a date night!
It just always was a passion for me," said Matthews, the owner and executive chef at Le Culture Cafe. Eventually, he started looking for a place to open up his own restaurant. The food also reflects the restaurant's Black Bottom roots with their Black Bottom Cheesecake and their Le Culture wings with Hastings BBQ sauce. Currently, Le Culture Cafe is reservation only, with reservations able to be made via Open Table online. Le Culture Cafe is located at 1428 Gratiot Avenue in Detroit.