When I first visited the Carolina Kitchen of Medford, Long Island’s newest soul food restaurant, lines were wrapping around the storefront as the aroma of fresh fried chicken waiting to be served to hungry guests filled the room. However, the coronavirus pandemic hit them hard, when they took it upon themselves to close the restaurant for their customers and staff safety. Owners, Shelly and Khassin Wheeler were devastated to close the shop for almost five months right after their business grew popularity in the community, but they were confident that they would not have to close the business for good!