Serial entrepreneur and Love & Hip Hop star Karlie Redd debuted her legacy-building enterprise in Atlanta, and BOSSIP bore witness to the Crimson Room Bistro deliciousness.
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The extremely anticipated venue, positioned at 255 Trinity Avenue in downtown Atlanta, featured a red-carpet-worthy expertise full with a drumline efficiency from the Jonesboro Excessive College Majestic Marching Cardinals, Karlie’s grand entrance along with her daughter, Jasmine Ellis, and a blessing that set the tone for an evening stuffed with pleasure, reward and prosperity.
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Pastor Stephanie Jennings of Harvest Tabernacle Church provided a shifting prayer, one which Karlie admitted made her emotional, earlier than the restaurateur took the mic to thank attendees.
“I’m attempting to convey one thing to the town, one thing completely different. I’m attempting to make a change. I’m attempting to create generational wealth,” Karlie advised the group, urging them to unfold the phrase that Crimson Room Bistro is right here to remain.
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State Consultant Eric Bell II adopted with remarks that underscored the deeper influence of Karlie’s enterprise, reminding the viewers that small companies like hers are the spine of Georgia’s economic system.
“What you’re standing with right this moment just isn’t solely a enterprise, however the way forward for Georgia. As Miss Redd continues to develop her enterprise, she grows our group,” stated Bell.
Spice, the Grammy-nominated Queen of Dancehall, stunned her longtime buddy and co-star Karlie with an look that had the group buzzing.
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Toasting to her sister’s success, Spice raised a glass to Crimson Room Bistro’s future.
Different notable visitors included magnificence mogul Cliff Vmir, viral influencer Huge Attractive, restaurateur Ebony Austin, recording artist Worldwide Nova, and spouse Cristina Nova, tradition curator Jaaion Barnes, Fox 5 character Portia Burner, and serial entrepreneur Okay. Botchey—solidifying Karlie’s spot as not only a actuality star, however a revered mover in Atlanta’s life-style and enterprise scene.
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Meals, Taste and Fellowship
Whereas the star sightings stored cameras flashing, the menu stored visitors seated. Government Chef Teddy Lopez delivered a style of the bistro’s eclectic aptitude with dishes just like the Velvet Vixen Rooster & Waffles, salmon bites, Crimson Room’s Sizzling Honey Signature Wings, and smash burgers.
All of it paired completely with cocktails just like the Superman, and Karlie’s RedHot Martini—a becoming nod to her fiery character.
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The restaurant’s design, curated by Ty Younger, leans into Karlie’s signature aesthetic: a daring pink coloration palette, luxe décor and an upscale vibe designed for every thing from date nights to a ladies’ night time out.
Past The Bistro: A Legacy Transfer
For Karlie, Crimson Room Bistro is private.
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Impressed by her father and late stepmother, who ran their very own restaurant for many years, she sees this mission as an extension of household and objective. Her enterprise associate, restaurateur Ace Carrington, echoed that sentiment.
“Atlanta typically carries a stigma of poor service, and we wish to change that narrative by setting a brand new normal,” stated Carrington.
With brunch experiences like “Bunnies and Bubbles” set to change into a Sunday staple and a menu that merges American consolation with Caribbean taste, Crimson Room Bistro is positioned to be a cultural vacation spot.
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Last Takeaway
Karlie Redd has worn many hats—actress, artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and now a restaurateur with a imaginative and prescient greater than the cameras that made her well-known.
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Karlie stated it finest herself: “If I don’t do it, who will?”
With Spice by her aspect and the town of Atlanta behind her, Crimson Room Bistro isn’t nearly meals and drinks; Redd advised BOSSIP it’s about altering the narrative, creating jobs, and leaving a legacy of taste and fellowship in Downtown ATL.
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