"Ron Newman opened Daddy D’z in 1993 between Hill and Fort streets on the edge of Grant Park near historic Oakland Cemetery. Christianah Coker-Jackson purchased the restaurant from Newman three years ago. With no outdoor seating area and meat prices soaring as a result of the health crisis, Coker-Jackson closed the tiny dining room at Daddy D’z last spring, relying on takeout to keep the business afloat. People have taken to setting up chairs or sitting on their cars in the parking lot once they receive their orders. Daddy D’z remains closed for indoor dining, but continues to offer online ordering for takeout and delivery." - Beth McKibben
