STAR, Mississippi (WJTV) – McLaurin High School senior, Lakirah Alexander, took a leap of faith by building a start-up restaurant business. The restaurant is also a space where Lakirah’s late father was honored.
Lakirah and her grandmother opened the restaurant, “Tasty Takes,” earlier this year. The small eatery us located on U.S. 49 in Star.
The restaurant serves burgers, fries, sandwiches, and sodas for neighbors to enjoy. Customers can sit outside and eat at picnic tables or order meals to go.
Lakirah said opening the business has taught her about how to save for the future and how to make extra money. She plans on using some of the profits from “Tasty Takes” to pay for college, where she intends to pursue a career in the medical field.
“Tasty Takes” is currently open Monday through Saturday.