Food

Lem’s Bar-B-Que to host 65th Anniversary Bash

CHICAGO CRUSADER — Lem’s Bar-B-Que, a community institution, will celebrate its 65th birthday with a two-day celebration at the eatery’s Grand Crossing location August 30-31. Several events will be held…

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Gourmet Gents is ‘a true party with a purpose’

INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — In two weeks, the Indianapolis Chapter of 100 Black Women will host its 25th Gourmet Gents event. The fundraiser offers music, games and, most importantly, food prepared by…

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New Website Helps Diners Find Black-Owned Restaurants

OUR WEEKLY LOS ANGELES — “African-Americans make up only eight percent of restaurant owners and managers in the U.S.,” said Warren Luckett, co-founder of BRW in a recent Forbes feature.…

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Chicago native Chris Williams becomes the youngest black Subway franchise owner in Georgia

ATLANTA VOICE — Chris Williams II is a young entrepreneur and a recently sought after business guru hailing from Chicago’s South Side. After Williams discharged from the Army National Guard and…

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Kroger, Southern Heritage Classic build on customer-appreciation partnership

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — On any given day, you go to the grocery store to shop for food, not necessarily to be served free picnic nosh specially prepared by a…

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Haymarket Brewing Nods to History has Defender Beer

CHICAGO DEFENDER — Did you know that the Chicago Defender has a beer named after it? We didn’t either. Not until a phone call from Haymarket Brewing. a couple of days…

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Urban Growers Collective to host 2nd annual gala Sept. 19

CHICAGO CRUASDER — Urban Growers Collective (UGC), a leading non-profit organization in urban agriculture and food policy in Chicago, will host its annual gala to support educational programs, partnerships and…

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Goldi’s Gourmet Spices Brings Out the Flavor in Everything

OAKLAND POST — Perhaps Elliott and Shawlaya Johnson know people who car­ry hot sauce in their handbags. Perhaps they experienced a spill. But now you can get your hot sauce from…

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Portland ‘Blackout’: Support Black-Owned Restaurants Week Returns

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Originally, Portland resident Bertha Pearl brought the first iteration of ‘Black Restaurant Days’ to Portland after reading about a similar initiative underway in San Francisco. After expanding…

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Push to ban plastic bag sat groceries falls short

NEW TRI-STATE DEFENDER — Plastic bags will still be used in grocery stores, despite some Memphis City Council members’ efforts to ban them. Tuesday, the council rejected an ordinance that…

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