MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Black Restaurant Week is kicking off in Memphis this weekend.
The 10-day showcase celebrates the flavors of African, African-American, and Caribbean cuisine across the city.
The event begins Sept. 23 and runs through Oct. 2.
The nationwide initiative has supported over 2,000 restaurants since 2016, according to a release from Black Restaurant Week.
The group was founded by three friends and began as a one-city food experience in Houston, Texas.
Participating Memphis restaurants include Artreanna’s Italian Ice, Ballhoggerz, Butteriffic Bakery & Café, Cupcake Cutie, Curry N Jerk, D’Bo’s Rierdale, East Memphis Pizza & Subs, Feast and Graze, Phoenix & Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies, and more.
Additional restaurants are set to be added, according to event organizers.
Download the FOX13 Memphis app to receive alerts from breaking news in your neighborhood.
Trending stories:
©2022 Imagicomm Memphis, Inc.