Ayesha Curry: International Smoke
Ayesha Curry regularly gets swept under the umbrella of “celebrity trophy wives” in the sports scene. After all, she is married to one of the greatest basketball players of all time. But, what some don’t know, is that Ayesha Curry owns several restaurants both in San Francisco and the surrounding area.
Her flagship restaurant is called “International Smoke,” where she mashes Caribbean, Korean, Japanese, and American flavors into one consistent barbecue restaurant. Curry was the first person in San Francisco to offer a smoked fish and raw bar in her restaurant, and her raw bar is still the most popular thing about the franchise.
Danny Trejo: Trejo’s Coffee and Donuts
Danny Trejo, or ‘Machete’ as he’s known in Hollywood, is a passive restaurant pioneer who likes to introduce traditional Mexican flavors into uniquely simple and American-European dishes, like coffee and donuts. Trejo has his own roastery located in downtown LA that employs ex-cons and addicts in recovery and pays them well, in addition to providing them with health benefits and housing, to expertly roast his ethically sourced personal coffee line. Trejo is famous for his margarita and horchata donuts, and he has numerous enticing vegan selections as well.