Black Restaurant Week is celebrating the flavors, culture, and heritage of Africa in celebration of Africa Day on May 25. Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the foundation of the Organization of African Unity on May 25, 1963. It is celebrated in various countries on the African continent, as well as around the world. Join us all week as we have cultural demonstrations, videos, and articles taking a deep dive highlighting the foods and culture of the motherland.
SCHEDULE:
Friday, May 21:Â
How the Diaspora is Reconnecting to Africa Through Food & Music (Article)
Sunday, May 23
5 Types of West African Rice (Article)
5:00 PM CST
Follow Your Fork Video featuring Jollof Rice Kings (BRW Instagram)
Monday, May 24
Egyptian Cuisine 101 featuring POTs Las Vegas (Article)
5:00 PM CST
Cocktail Demonstration with Makers 46 featuring Kay Mohamed (BRW Instagram)
Tuesday, May 25
Africa Day Takeover with Prince Lobo of Addis Nola (BRW Instagram)
2:00 PM CST
Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony Demostration
Author: Black Restaurant Week
About Black Restaurant Week – Black Restaurant Week LLC is an annual, multi-city culinary movement celebrating the flavors of African, African-American and Caribbean cuisine nationwide. Black Restaurant Week partners with black-owned restaurants, chefs, caterers and food trucks to host a selection of culinary experiences aimed to expand awareness and increase support for black culinary professionals. The organization was founded in 2016 by entrepreneurs Warren Luckett, Falayn Ferrell and Derek Robinson. Connect with Black Restaurant Week on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
