Restaurants & Bars
Freeport Restaurant Wins Inaugural Diversity Award
Backyard Barbeque was honored by the Business Council of New York State.
FREEPORT, NY — Backyard Barbeque, located on Woodcleft Avenue, was selected as winner of the first Minority & Women's Business Award.
The restaurant was nominated by Assemblymember Taylor Darling (D-Hempstead).
"We are grateful to be able to give back to our community and grateful to
Assemblymember Darling for acknowledging and nominating us," said Kenneth Ware,
Co-Owner, Backyard Barbeque.
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The Minority & Women’s Business Award was created based on The Business
Council’s belief in the continued promotion of economic growth and prosperity for all
and that opportunity should be given to all employers, regardless of race or creed.
"Freeport business and their owners are a fixture throughout the 18th Assembly District known
affectionately as our home. Owners Kenneth Ware and Michael Toney support our
community in a myriad of ways including as leaders, investors, and action figures," Darling said.
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The award honors minority, women, and LGBTQ businesses by recognizing their history and
success. This year more than 30 businesses from across the state were nominated by their
legislator.
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