Looking for a place to grab a bite this week? Look no further. Support small, Black-owned businesses through Charlotte’s fourth Black Restaurant Week, which kicks off Oct. 19 and will run through the end of the month.
Hosted by Black Business Owners of Charlotte, this year’s event is geared toward supporting businesses who have fought the hard fight during COVID-19.
Right before the close of the event, Black Food Truck Friday will take place Oct. 30 from 3-9 p.m. as another way to support black entrepreneurs. COVID-19 social distancing measures will be enforced, and other local merchants selling clothing, jewelry and more will join in, as well.
An Aunt Bungie Chicken & Red Waffle combo, a half lobster mac and a combo with fried shrimp, Parmesan wings and lobster mac at Cuzzo’s Cuisine. DeAnna Taylor CharlotteFive
Known for specializing in a variety of southern cuisines, Cuzzo’s will be offering a few restaurant week specials such as wings or shrimp with lobster mac and cheese, a veggie plate and a peach cobbler waffle. View the full menu on Instagram here.
Lulu’s Maryland Style Chicken & Seafood owners Jay Davis and Miketa Proctor. Alvin C. Jacobs Jr. CharlotteFive
Lulu’s, located in Wesley Heights, is known for specializing in Maryland-style crab cakes, chicken and seafood. While you’re enjoying your meal, read all about the owners, Joseph “Jay” Davis and Miketa Proctor, celebrating their picture-perfect wedding during COVID-19.
In Charlotte and at two South Carolina locations, Mr. Seafood specializes in a variety of seafood dishes such as a crab leg combo and a fried seafood plate.
The Jerk Mac is The Nappy Chef’s signature dish. Courtesy of Cory Wilkins. CharlotteFive
Owned by Chef Rojshawn Dontae, the Nappy Chef is known for serving gourmet southern food and its famous wings. During COVID-19, Dontae said his customers have maintained their “If it ain’t nappy, it’s crappy” mindset, allowing the business to stay afloat.
STATS Restaurant & Bar is an 11,000-square-foot sports bar in the University area. Note: This photo was taken before the COVID-19 pandemic. Courtesy of STATS CharlotteFive
Stats is a sports bar, lounge and restaurant hybrid serving menu items such as grilled salmon, shrimp and grits, and seafood mac and cheese.
BW Sweets Bakery tops some cupcakes with bacon for the ultimate sweet and savory treat. Courtesy of BW Sweets Bakery
BW Sweets Bakery serves custom cakes and New York Style cheesecakes, along with a variety of treats at the grab-n-go dessert bar, ice cream, breads and other desserts.
Frankie White owns BW Sweets Bakery. Courtesy of BW Sweets Bakery CharlotteFive
Candy’s Sweets N’ Treats is a family-owned business that started in Atlanta. In 2019, a second location opened in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Candy’s sells a variety of cakes and sweet treats such as chocolate strawberries and gourmet chocolate apples.
Hip Hop Smoothies now has a brick-and-mortar shop on Mount Holly-Huntersville Road. The owners have been operating a food truck since 2018. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
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This story was originally published October 19, 2020 at 10:55 AM.
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