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Desiree Robinson, an 85-year-old African American entrepreneur from Memphis, Tennessee, has made history as the first woman to be inducted into the Barbecue Hall of Fame.
She is the proud owner and pitmaster of Cozy Corner, a renowned barbecue restaurant that has been serving amazing smoked meat for over 45 years.
In 1977, Desiree and her late husband, Raymond, teamed up to establish Cozy Corner. Together, they built a legacy that Desiree continued after her husband’s passing in 2001. Over the years, she never fails to acknowledge her husband’s talent and efforts that led to the success of the business.
“My husband was an awesome cook, and I’m good, but not nearly as good as he was. I’m telling you it blew my mind. It started with him. He built it for us,” Desiree told Fox 13 Memphis, adding that her husband’s warm personality and ability to connect with customers also attributed a significant part to their restaurant’s success.
