The Crabby Shack Story: Two Black Women Who Built a Brooklyn Seafood Empire

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a celebrity stylist and a music industry executive walk away from powerful careers to build something of their own?In this episode, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Fifi Bell-Clanton and Gwendolyn Woods, the dynamic co-owners of The Crabby Shack  one of Brooklyn’s most beloved seafood destinations.Before launching the restaurant in 2014, Fifi styled global stars like Alicia Keys and Usher while Gwen spent more than two decades shaping music careers in A&R at various record labels  What began as a small crab-focused takeout spot quickly became a Brooklyn institution , known for their iconic Clobster Roll, indulgent Crab Mac & Cheese, and Alaskan crab legs in signature beer sauce.Today their brand reaches major venues like the Barclays Center and the US Open, while their retail line, Gigi’s Hotties, continues to grow with more than 60,000 units of their Zesty Lemon Pepper Hot Sauce sold.But beyond the food, their story is about community, entrepreneurship, and Black women building legacy in Brooklyn.Support the show