Chicago Black Restaurant Week is back for its eighth annual celebration. The event kicks off Sunday, February 12 and runs through Sunday, February 26.
Lauran Smith, a native Memphian and Chi-Town resident, came up with the idea for Chicago Black Restaurant Week in 2015. The first celebration was held in February 2016 to pay tribute to Dr. Carter G. Woodson.
On February 7, 1926, Woodson launched “Negro History Week” to highlight the contributions and accomplishments of African-Americans. Now, Smith is using Chicago Black Restaurant Week to support and highlight Black-owned restaurants all over the city.
We’ve compiled a list of participating restaurants on Chicago’s South Side. Visit the Chicago Black Restaurant Week website to get a full list of this year’s featured restaurants offering special discounts on an array of dishes and treats.
Bronzeville Winery
4421 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Surf’s Up South Shore
2236 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60649
Red Star Matteson
4129 211th St, Matteson, IL 60443
Bureau Bar South Loop
2115 S State St, Chicago, IL 60616
Mabe’s Sandwich Shop
312 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619
Hidden Manna Cafe
3613 216th St, Matteson, IL 60443
Haute Brats
6239 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Haire’s Gulf Shrimp
7448 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
Flammin’ Restaurant
641 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619
Meek’s Vegan Kitchen
12778 S Harlem Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
The Black Vegan Restaurant
2300 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
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