Birmingham, Alabama, is a city that is almost synonymous with the heart of America’s most important social justice movements. The Civil Rights movement has some of its most important foundational history here. While many folks may look for the best soul food in Birmingham in a historic down-home kitchen or fancy downtown establishment, you may be surprised to hear that some of the best meals here are served on wheels.

Slicing and sharing a wedding cake is a time-honored tradition signifying a couple’s first activity done together. Although that symbolism isn’t as sharp nowadays, with a caterer often cutting the cake after the first slice, a gorgeous multi-tiered wedding cake still presents a lovely photo op and a chance to savor a sweet moment on your festive day.

For Black Restaurant Week, it’s more than just about the tasty food hungry patrons will savor. It’s about the hard-won and powerfully preserved traditions that go back even to before some of these dishes ever graced these shores. Then there is the cuisine that evolved from countless creative chefs forging their palates that have become American in their own right. So be sure to sink your teeth into some of the best: Here are 11 must try restaurants in the DMV area.

Small intimate premium hand dipped ice cream and dessert shop offering everything with ice cream! From scoops to milkshakes,sundaes and ice cream cookie sandwiches. We serve traditional dairy and sorbets along with vegan options. Delicious desserts prepared by local black talented bakers featuring everything from...

Caribbean kitchens have been popping up all over this town for decades. Tantalizing aromas waft from these restaurants and food trucks, drawing salivating palates to savor the unique blend of native spices gracing everything from tropical produce to fresh fish. Their impact on New York’s culinary culture is unmatched. You can find everything from Creole to Dominican to Jerk Chicken spots on every corner. In a word, Caribbean influence has made these gastronomical customs a staple in the Big Apple.