The nine-day event helps to promote minority-owned businesses and restaurants who often face challenges
PHOENIX — Foodies, rejoice!
Black Restaurant Week returns to the Valley for a fourth year showcasing some of the best drinks, food, desserts and restaurants across the area.
The nine-day event runs from Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 24.
Participating restaurants:
Businesses who would like to have their restaurants featured during the week can sign up here
Black Restaurant Week first started in Houston back in 2016 to help promote and grow minority-owned businesses.
According to a 2023 report from the James Beard Foundation, 53% of culinary business owners saw lower profits and other challenges due to rising food and labor costs.
Minority-owned businesses often face additional hurdles, such as disproportionate access to business loans, which impacts businesses to grow and expand.
Black Restaurant Week has helped support more than 3,000 restaurants, bartenders, chefs, caters, and food truck vendors in 11 cities, including Phoenix.
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