Nov. 30, 2025 3 AM PT
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Greg Dulan, owner of soul food institution Dulan’s on Crenshaw, wins the 2025 LA Times Gold Award for championing the cuisine. His father, “the king of soul food,” fired him in the 1980s, spurring Dulan to build a successful catering business independently. After recent financial struggles, the community rallied around the beloved Crenshaw restaurant, boosting revenue 40% and helping secure crucial investor support.