At least, that is the condensed version of Ria and Kevol Graham's love story, who are the co-founders of the Brooklyn eatery Kokomo. They co-founded the restaurant, which has since earned renown for its welcoming atmosphere, first-rate service, and popular Caribbean dishes, including red snapper cooked escovitch-style and wah-gwan flatbread.

But it's not shocking. One of the hottest new restaurants in New York was founded by hospitality veteran Ria Graham, who was able to apply her years of experience in the sector. It's no minor feat to open amid the pandemic, but it doesn't mean it didn't require a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to make it happen. In June 2020, the 28-year-old and her husband opened the restaurant, and since then, they have gone on to generate millions of dollars in revenue each year.

Source: Essence