It’s that time again — time to visit your favorite Shreveport-Bossier area Black-owned restaurants or find some new ones.
The Shreveport-Bossier African American Chamber of Commerce’s Shreveport-Bossier Black Restaurant Week will be held Oct. 20 – 26.
This celebration will feature more than 17 restaurants and bars offering special menu items and curated experiences for food lovers across the region.
The Chamber hopes to stimulate economic impact in the local restaurant industry for Black-owned businesses and raise awareness for these businesses.
“The impact of supporting Black-owned restaurants and chefs during Black Restaurant Week goes beyond just enjoying a meal. It’s about empowering our community, celebrating our culture, and contributing to the growth of businesses that are the backbone of our economy. When we invest in Black culinary talent, we are not only fostering entrepreneurship but also preserving the rich, diverse culinary heritage that is part of our identity,” Chairwoman Meagan Davis said.
“Black Restaurant Week is so very important to me because it gives us a time to celebrate, support and shine a light on, not just Orlandeaux’s, but all of the wonderful black-owned restaurants in our area,” said Orlandeaux’s owner Damien Chapman
“Through the last century, our family has filled the bellies of the people of this city, so it’s our duty to continue to serve our Creole Cuisine to our community for another 100 years.”
The week begins with a King vs. King Cook Off Fundraiser featuring Krewe of Harambee King XXV Damien Chapman and Krewe of Sobek King Chris Hayes XXII at Orlandeaux Cafe from 3 to 7 p.m. and Black Restaurant Week Kick Off Party on Sunday at G-Spot Daq2Go from 6 to 10 p.m. Attendees will enjoy food, drinks, and live entertainment as they celebrate the start of this annual event.
Other featured events include the MS Kick Foodie Fest on Oct. 25 at MS Kick and Rotel Fest on Oct. 26 at Louisiana Daiquiri Cafe.
For more information on participating restaurants and event details, visit the website. https://shreveportblackrestaurantweek.com.