OUR FAMILY
Baindu Josiah-Faeduwor
Head Chef, Step Mother
Aunty Baindu is the Matriarch and backbone of the Josiah-Faeduwor family and Bintimani Restaurant. Without her dedication and culinary gift none of this would be possible.
Aiyah Josiah-Faeduwor
Assistant Manager, Son
Aiyah is a Master in City Planning/MBA dual degree candidate at MIT. Even though he's the middle child, he's always felt compelled (almost required at times) to play a leadership role within the family, and now within the family business.
Satta Josiah-Faeduwor
Host & Server, Daughter
Satta, Afrika, or Saturn, depending on her mood that day, is a Gemini and a free spirit. Her creativity and personality breathes life into Bintimani and will keep guests entertained throughout their dining experience.
Sahr Josiah-Faeduwor
Manager, Dad
With 5 advanced degrees in the electrical engineering field, Mr. Josiah has well earned his childhood nickname, "The Brain." He's applied the same skillset to engineering an incomparable selection of recipes for the Bintimani's delectable menu.
Xia Josiah-Faeduwor
Bartender, Daughter
A software engineer by training and beautiful chaos by practice. Xia is the big sister of the family and the caretaker of all Bintimani patrons, and particularly those who find themselves overcome with the spirit(s)!
Tamba Josiah-Faeduwor
Driver, Son & Father
Tamba contributes the most essential ingredient to the success of the entire operation; hope. His daughter, Shaniya will be the primary beneficiary of the restaurant's success -- it's legacy is her future and the foundation of her familial value.
OUR extended FAMILY
Libby Slader
Rhode Island-based Interior Designer
Libby will help take the dream and the vision, and help fit it into the physical space, realistically, practically, efficiently and hopefully affordably!
Jerry Batista
Architectural Designer
Jerry will be designing the spatial layout and creating renderings for the public to be able to see, feel, and understand the vision for the space.
Evan Hamilton
Chief Strategist
Evan is helping to elevate the brand and the business, in order to scale up from a mom & pop shop to a main street and main stage operation.
Juliet Kavishe
South African-based Interior Designer
Juliet is crafting the vision, dream, look, feel and VIBE of the space, working with Libby to bring the Bintimani dream to reality.
Meesh Zucker
Graphic Designer
Meesh created our logo, is designing and maintaining the website, and helps with building and representing our aesthetic digitally.
Maggie Longo
Advisor/Consultant
Maggie is with the RI Small Business Development Center, and supporting Bintimani with navigating the nuts, bolts, and functionality of the business' launch and operation.