North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce Celebrates PALATE by LRC with a Ribbon Cutting
The North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce members and guests celebrated a new LGBTQ-owned business at their monthly Pride Happy Hour in February. PALATE by LRC opened in November 2024. Pride Happy Hour guests easily flowed back and forth between Lekka Retail Concepts and PALATE by LRC. As well as shopping, enjoying delicious sharables and delightful cocktails, attendees participated in a ribbon cutting with the PALATE by LRC team.
"The North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce is proud to have Lekka Retail Concepts as a member," said Lisa Howe, Vice President of Membership & Programs. "Christopher and Tom are exemplary small business owners, deeply engaged in their community and dedicated to every customer. Lekka demonstrates how supporting equality and inclusivity is not only good business practice, but also contributes to job creation, business growth, and economic development."
Founded by Tom and Christopher, owners of Lekka Retail Concepts, PALATE reflects their passion for curating spaces that feel like home—where friends can connect, relax, and savor life’s moments. Drawing from their extensive travels and eclectic tastes, Tom and Christopher have created an inviting environment that blends dining with the essence of community.
At the heart of PALATE by LRC are Eddie and James, two culinary and cocktail experts who have curated some of the most prominent bars and restaurants in the DFW area. Eddie, a talented sommelier, and James, a cocktail specialist, have designed a menu of small plates, perfect for sharing, that celebrates creativity, sustainability, and quality.
At PALATE by LRC, you’re invited to relax, indulge, and be part of something special—because here, it’s not just about the food, it’s about the moments and memories created together. See their menu here. https://palatebylrc.com/
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About the North Texas LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce:
The North Texas Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) Chamber of Commerce is the largest LGBTQ+ business organization in Texas, with a membership of more than 400 business entities and community organizations located throughout the North Texas region. The Chamber works to achieve equality through business. Chamber programs are designed to promote policies and practices that value a diverse and inclusive business community, workforce, and supply chain. Since launching in 2005, the Chamber has been the only North Texas organization to be positioned at the crossroads of business and equality. LGBTChamber.com
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