He Learned to Cook from His Mom - Now He's a Harlem Legend | Small Business Goes Big
Entrepreneur
•August 6th, 2025
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🍗 From Mom's Kitchen to Harlem Legend: The Charles Pan-Fried Chicken Story
Chef Charles Gabriel learned to cook from his mother - now her soul food recipes are feeding all of Harlem at his legendary restaurant, Charles Pan-Fried Chicken.
What You'll See:
- How Charles went from pen-and-paper tracking to running a thriving business
- The incredible story of Chef Quie Slobert, who started as a volunteer and became COO
- How they feed the homeless every month while growing their restaurant
- The game-changing role technology played in their success
The Real Story:
During the pandemic, Charles was feeding the homeless out of his own pocket. That's when Quie walked in, asked to help, and never left. Together, they've built something special - a restaurant that serves incredible soul food while giving back to the community.
"I never thought I'd get this far," Charles says. His advice? "Never give up."
🔥 TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Meet Chef Charles
0:32 - Chef Quie joins the team
0:52 - Feeding the community
1:32 - Business transformation
2:40 - Charles' advice for dreamers
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