Josita Walker took a trip to New Orleans, fell in love with beignets, and wanted to bring them back to Albany. Now, she’s opening up Beignet Bellies in the former New Scotland Fried Chicken & Deli space inside the Mobil Station at 247 New Scotland Avenue.
Beignet Bellies is dedicated to Walker’s father, Pastor Isadore Burns, who passed away from cancer in 2021. He was a pastor in Albany for 43 years.
“I have always been looking to have a brick-and-mortar business and decided to dedicate it to my father who always taught me the true values of life: to work hard, help people, and love everyone,” Walker told NEWS10.
Beignets are deep-fried pieces of dough that are often sprinkled with powdered sugar. The Beignet Bellies menu features sweet and savory beignets, including regular, fruit-filled, and meat-filled. The eatery will also serve homemade ice cream and bubble tea.
Walker hopes to have a grand opening for Beignet Bellies on August 5 and be open for business on August 8. She’s just waiting on a health department inspection to be able to open.
With this business, Walker hopes to be a positive role model in the community, especially for people of color and women. Beignet Bellies will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Source : News 10
