Liz & Leon's, a New Concept by Chef Bella Jones, Joins Newport RE's Historic Hotel Row

With a mission to tell the stories of the African diaspora through elevated and unique flavor profiles, Liz & Leon's will offer top-notch service combined with a comfortable, homey atmosphere.

Newport RE today announces that Liz & Leon's, a new concept by Atlanta chef Bella Jones, will join the lineup of restaurants and retail on the revived Historic Hotel Row in South Downtown, targeting a fall 2023 opening.

"Liz & Leon's is a culinary love letter to my grandparents, especially my grandmother, Elizabeth," says chef Jones. "Everything I know about family, love, tradition, and African American food comes from her, and the restaurant will have centuries of my ancestors' stories wrapped up in every dish." 

With a mission to tell the stories of the African diaspora through elevated and unique flavor profiles, Liz & Leon's will offer top-notch service combined with a comfortable, homey atmosphere, and a focus on ingredients that are carefully and sustainably sourced. At the restaurant, Jones aims to bring a fresh perspective to the phrase 'soul food' - honoring Black cuisine and educating guests about its importance, history and cultural significance.


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