Owners Adrian Ferguson & Marie Menerville know a thing or two about Soul food and the independent spirit that drives american business. For almost a year, these two superwomen have reinvented the soul food industry with a clever mix of gourmet food offerings, cutting edge entertainment and un-matched ambiance. A former Postal worker and a Real Estate Agent with a burning indie desire proved that the way to indie success is through the stomachs of people worldwide. Billie's Black is soul food extraordinaire! They prepare food and drinks that sustain the body, delights the palette and is pleasing to the eye. Billie's gourmet cooking style is a fusion of hearty home cooking with an elegant and creative twist. Their cuisine is served with imagination and is enhanced by their talented staff. Nestled in the heart of Harlem, this sensual and alluring space is attractive to the discerning and eclectic diner.

Enchanted by soothing Jazz, Soul, Poetry & media screenings, Billie's Black is at the forefront of the new Harlem Renaissance. With elegant decor and warm ambiance, Billie's Black is the perfect place to see and be seen.

Our Bar/Lounge/Restaurant is open on Sunday 12:00 noon-8pm, Tuesday-Thursday 12:00 noon–12:00 midnight, Friday and Saturday 12:00 noon-4:00am. Kitchen closes @ 12:00 midnight.

Clever Strategies is a team of media professionals from the Advertising & Public Relations industry that decided to fuse over 30 combined years of professional experience into an indie super agency. With a history of high profile clients including LL Cool J, New York Times Bestselling Author, Carmen Bryan and Publishing giant, Simon & Schuster- Cleverstrategies is breaking ground in the new media universe. The internet has changed the world forever and leveled the playing field. With one click of a button, the distribution of content is now available to anyone in the world with an internet connection. Promotion and Marketing is now the primary challenge between artists and their potential markets.
Clever Strategies is committed to assisting artists and entrepreneurs to attain their objectives with creativity, innovation and strategic thinking. While the owners wish to remain anonymous for now, make no mistake that there will be exciting announcements and projects to come from this clever firm.