10 March 2025 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The grand opening will include a ribbon cutting, block party and entrepreneur showcase 

Charlottesville, VA – After years of planning and community involvement, BEACON Kitchen  will officially open its doors on April 5 marking a major milestone in the city’s vibrant food  scene. The public is invited to attend the celebration where there will be food, drinks and a  live DJ. 

Date: April 5, 2025 

Location: BEACON Kitchen, 221 Carlton Rd, Unit 1, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Ribbon Cutting: 12:00pm-1:00pm 

Community Block Party and Entrepreneur Showcase: 1:00pm-4:00pm 

BEACON Kitchen is more than just a commercial kitchen—it’s an incubator for new  businesses, a gathering place for collaboration, and a resource hub for culinary professionals  of all kinds. Whether you’re perfecting your family’s secret recipe, launching your business,  or scaling an established food brand, BEACON Kitchen provides the space and equipment  to bring your vision to life. 

“BEACON Kitchen represents the heart of our community, and we couldn’t be more excited  to share this moment with everyone who’s been part of the journey,” said Yolunda Harrell,  CEO of New Hill. “We’ve created a space where aspiring chefs and established food  businesses alike can flourish—where they have the infrastructure to grow, the tools to  innovate, and the opportunity to connect and collaborate with others in the local food  ecosystem.” 

All attendees are encouraged to register for free via Eventbrite. The first 100 people to attend  the after-party will receive two $5 food vouchers to use towards their meal (first come, first  serve!). 

For more information about the grand opening of BEACON Kitchen, membership details, and  general inquiries, please visit www.beaconkitchen.info or contact Malaika Karriem at  [email protected]. 

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