{"id":14235,"date":"2026-08-22T14:27:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T14:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/restaurants\/14235\/"},"modified":"2026-08-22T14:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T14:27:11","slug":"destination-market-street-awards-dulans-soul-food-kitchen-a-250000-grant-to-expand-and-renovate-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/restaurants\/14235\/","title":{"rendered":"Destination Market Street awards Dulan\u2019s Soul Food Kitchen a $250,000 grant to expand and renovate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated: 11:45 a.m. on Aug. 3, 2026<\/p>\n

Dulan\u2019s Soul Food Kitchen, one of Inglewood\u2019s most recognizable Black-owned restaurants, has been awarded a $250,000 grant through the city\u2019s Destination Market Street program.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dulan\u2019s is among 35 businesses initially selected to receive grants of up to $250,000 through the Market Street initiative, an $8.5 million state-funded program designed to revitalize downtown Inglewood by supporting exterior and interior improvements. PCR Business Finance, a community development financial institution, is handling the application process for the program.<\/p>\n

So far, 23 grants have been awarded, nine are pending and three have withdrawn their grant requests, according to Karly Katona, managing director with Trifiletti Consulting Group that is working with the city and the program. Katona provided a list of the grant awardees below:<\/p>\n

Recipient NameAddressGrant Award ($)Dulan\u2019s Soul Food Kitchen #1 Inc202 E. Manchester Blvd.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 250,000.00Miracle Theater Foundation230\/234 S. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 250,000.00Los Angeles Bridge Association134 N. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 73,000.00Michael\u2019s Uniforms225 S. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 248,400.00675 Pizzeria124 N. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 246,000.00Strips N Dips128 N. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 126,000.00The Tribe Entertainment Center450 S. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 99,940.80The Wood Urban Kitchen129 N. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 250,000.00118 North Market Street, LLC118 N. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 250,000.00Imam Design & Development241 S. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 250,000.00Keokia Kitchen126 N. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 188,622.00Miracle Hospitality LLC230\/234 S. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 250,000.00Fr3e Event Space214 S. La Brea Ave.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 100,000.00Woody\u2019s BBQ475 S. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 52,000.00Creative House122 N. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 250,000.00Nay\u2019s Tacos307 E. Hillcrest Blvd.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 50,000.00BMT Uniforms338 S. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 217,382.00Randy\u2019s Donuts and Chinese Food210 N. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 250,000.00Little Belize Restaurant, Inc217 E. Nutwood St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 250,000.00The Toast and Jam324 S. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 250,000.00LeShoppe Hair Salon328 S. Market Street$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 75,000.00Rosalie\u2019s Caribbean Cuisine446 S. Market Street$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 48,000.00Kingsrowe \u2013\u00a0Sole Classics300 S. Market St.$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 100,000.00<\/p>\n

Owner Terry Dulan said the funding will be used to update the restaurant\u2019s fa\u00e7ade, renovate an existing event space and create a more modern look.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to improve the exterior of the building, paint and add signage,\u201d Dulan said. \u201cThis location was originally three separate units but I want to redesign it so that it appears as one unit on the corner.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Dulan said he\u2019s currently working with the city to get the building plans approved and hopes to have his project completed in six months.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Located in the heart of downtown Inglewood on East Manchester Boulevard, Dulan\u2019s has become a staple in the community for the last 25 years. Originally founded by the late Adolf Dulan, and now operated by his son Terry Dulan, the restaurant has built a loyal following for its traditional soul food while serving as a gathering place.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The improvements Terry Dulan has planned are also intended to help the restaurant remain competitive as downtown Inglewood attracts more visitors from nearby entertainment venues, including SoFi Stadium, and prepares for the Super Bowl in February and the 2028 Olympic Games.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s always going to help when there\u2019s better curb appeal,\u201d Dulan said. \u201cIt\u2019ll attract better businesses and other patrons. I think it\u2019s a good thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"A lunch plate at Dulan\u2019s Soul Food Kitchen on East Manchester Boulevard in Inglewood on July 30, 2026. LaMonica Peters\/The LA Local. <\/p>\n

The LA Local reached out to Bernard McCrumby, Inglewood\u2019s development services director, but did not hear back.\u00a0<\/p>\n

McCrumby told The LA Local in March that revitalizing Market Street \u201chas always been a priority.\u201d He said city officials want the street to become a cultural hub that represents the best parts of Inglewood.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As for Dulan, he said he hopes the improvements will help make Market Street a vibrant cultural destination.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to keep producing good food, good customer service and I hope that the community will continue to support us as we give back to the community,\u201d Dulan said.<\/p>\n

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