How is she supposed to give credit properly?  She likes the for so much that she will likely fork out over $1M to renovate the place.  That, to me is showing a lot of respect for how good the food is.  To believe in the quality so much that you locate right next to fine Italian and French restaurants.  

Regarding"not seeing race" she didn't mean it in the context of invisibility. 

This culture can't be take take take without someone in the other side giving.

In her eyes, she is getting jerk to be audiences.  25 years ago Chinese food was on spedina, now it has reached new audiences and price points.  

With her investment, let her worry and you can continue to decide what is approximate for you.