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Current Business Tenants

Building the community and their dreams

Our small business owners operating at BROWNstone in Frogtown provide vibrancy and valuable services to our community. We invite you to support them by visiting them frequently in person and at their online channels listed below.

West Indies Soul Food

SUITE 103

Owned by local chef Sharon Richards-Noel, West Indies Soul Food offers award-winning Caribbean food. Come in to enjoy space provides both a take-out menu and provide space for catering.

Website: westindiessoulfoods.com

Email: info@westindiessoulfoods.com

Phone: 651-726-4120

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Set up for a baby shower in Venue 1944 with balloons and table settings

Venue 1944

SUITE 105

Owned by Jerilyn Mariee, Venue 1944 is an event center where the community can host baby showers, graduation parties, birthdays, prom send-offs, and more. Jerilyn also offers other custom services like cake making, party planning, and decorating to all customers who rent the space.

Website: jerilynmariee.com

Email: cakesbyjerilynmariee@gmail.com

Phone: 651-338-4256

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Brick by Brick

SUITE 107

A great place to find a perfect pair for the collector or connoisseur of shoes. Brick by Brick offers rare, high-end sneakers and collectables.

Website: brickbybrickmn.com

Email: brickybybrickmn@gmail.com

Phone: 651-666-2936

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Photo of Brandon Cole, owner of Privilege Barber Lounge

Privilege Barber Lounge

SUITE 109

A genuine barbershop with an open community atmosphere and excellent service. In the words of owner, Brandon Cole, “Privilege is for the person who wants a luxury, quality haircut and service without stuffiness. It’s a lifestyle and an experience.”

Email: b.cole412@gmail.com

Phone: 651-493-8023

Business Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Tues – Fri , 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Sat

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Midway Convenience & Deli

SUITE 111

Offering delicious East African and Middle Eastern take-away cuisine, as well as a meat market and convenience grocer with foods and beverages. Midway is a great stop to grab a quick meal, meats, or groceries along the Green Line on University Avenue.

Phone: 651-348-6604

Business Hours: 9:00 am – 9:30 pm

Photo of Faisal Yusuf, owner of Midway Convenience & Deli

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Target Foundation
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