By PRNewswire BALTIMORE, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The PepsiCo Foundation, National Urban League and Greater Baltimore Urban League are pleased to announce the first Culinary Tasting Event in honor […]
Category: Food
Ben’s Chili Bowl celebrates 65 years of excellence
By AFRO Staff Halfsmokes, hot chili and warm smiles flooded the U Street corridor on Aug. 22 as the Ali family celebrated 65 years of ownership at the D.C. franchise, […]
Celebrating culture and flavor: the Jollof Festival returns to D.C. on Aug. 6
By Askya Alexander, Special to the AFRO A diverse tapestry of communities coalesce in the nation’s capital. In the midst of this vibrant cultural diaspora lies an incredible array of […]
International food and culture on full display at “Global Entry” event
By AFRO Staff Members of the international community came together with local residents at Current Space on July 23 for an extraordinary event called “Global Entry.” The captivating affair was […]
Black Girls Cook: how one nonprofit is raising the next batch of confident, top tier chefs
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Food is a vital part of any culture, but the rich history behind many of the foods enjoyed and created by Black people […]
Ben’s Chili Bowl: the Black restaurant surviving and thriving through six decades
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com Whether you know it as “1213 U Street”, “the Bowl”, or “1213 U Street, NW, Washington D.C”., the address for Ben’s Chili Bowl […]
Premier Black-owned restaurants to visit in the Washington, D.C. area during Black Restaurant Week
By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer, DLawrence@afro.com The greater Washington, D.C. region is known for an abundance of quality restaurants that offer customers a variety of food options and experiences. […]
How we made it over: a look at how Black restaurants in the nation’s capital survived a global pandemic
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com When Prince George’s County native Olumide Shokunbi noticed there was an opportunity in the fast-casual restaurant space for African food, he quickly acquired […]
AFRO Spotlight on Black excellence: meet first-time restaurateur Deirdre Holliday-White, owner of D.C.’s Flavor Garden
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Deirdre Holliday-White was inspired to open her first restaurant, the Flavor Garden, in Washington, D.C., out of personal tribulations. She initially started a […]
The truth about watermelon: a look at the most controversial fruit in the Black community
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, water makes up 92 percent of a watermelon’s content. One of the most nourishing foods available, […]
New Song Academy students win $13,000 to address food deserts
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Four eighth-grade students from New Song Academy recently won big at the Philanthropy Tank Finals Event in Pikesville, Md. Aniya Ponton, Samahj Chestnut, […]
Making room at the table: exploring the intersection of soul food and veganism
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer Black culinary culture is sacred and rich. The dishes passed down since the first Juneteenth have inspired a nation and yes— even the international […]