| Last week we told you about how Boots of the Coup has been making major moves by creating workshops and organizing Hip Hop artists and getting them politically active. We'll his partner in crime DJ Pam The Funkstress has been making moves herself. In addition to holding down club gigs and a spot on KPFA's Friday Nite Vibe Hip Hop Show, home girl has been socking away her money and has finally opened up her own business. Pam is now the proud owner of Picadilly Catering which is located in Foster City which is right outside San Francisco. On Sundays she has a slamming all you can eat Cajun Brunch which is off the hook. The person who throwing down on the stoves is Pam herself. Now most of us who know Pam, know her for her superb djaying skillz. She's been on the scene for years and there's been many a 'fool' who've gotten eaten up alive in battles with her. She has all the tricks mastered but her patented maneuver is cutting records with her breasts.. [No folks she doesn't take off her blouse]. People knew that when Pam wasn't on the road with The Coup that she was would spend her time working for a catering company. No one had any idea she had intended to buy out the business and it caught all of us by surprise to find out she could throw down on the stove top like she can on the turntables. After all, Pam hardly showcased her cooking skillz on the road. In any case, Pam explained that she spent time working in the catering business so she could learn the ins and outs of the professional. At the same time she was also spending time learning how to run a restaurant and take care of a business. She kept her plans on the 'DL' and when the time was right, she went out and brought the very company she was working for.. Pam gets mad props. Its always good to see Hip Hop artist make wise investments like opening businesses as opposed to buying new diamonds or luxury cars. It's also good to see Hip Hop artists take time to really learn about the things they are investing in. So its not like Pam is just throwing money into a business or putting her name on the doorway. She owns , operates and runs the joint. She really understands what's this whole venture is about. If you happen to be in the SF Bay Area be sure to stop on through Picadilly Catering especially for her Sunday Cajun Brunch.. It goes from 10-4 and is located on 1072 Shell Blvd in Foster City, Cali.. If you need to get a hold of Pam drop her a line at: mailto:PamTheFunkstress@www.daveyd.com. You may also want to wish her a Happy Birthday.. She turned ** this past Wednesday:) On a side note; Pam may be reaching out to another well known Hip Hop DJ who has well established cooking skillz. DJ Fuze of Digital Underground has held down quite a few jobs at some of the Bay's finest establishments including Chez Panez which is very chic and expensive. Fuze told me that he recently decided to put away his knives and skillets and put his cooking skillz on hold. It was too stressful he noted plus, he discovered that he prefers meeting and greeting folks. So when he's not on the road with Digital or The Luniz, he's the head waiter at a 4 star restaurant in Berkeley. It would be great if DJ Pam and DJ Fuze hooked up.. Then we really would have a true Hip Hop Restaurant..They would give new meaning to the phrase 'put it in the mix'. I wonder whose the better cook. |