What’s cooking in Charlotte? Black Restaurant Week highlights local gems
This week is Black Restaurant Week in the Carolinas, offering an opportunity to explore Black-owned food and beverage businesses including bars, bakeries and snack shops through Sunday, May 4.
The event is in its fourth year in the Carolinas, although the group behind the movement has held similar Black Restaurant Week offerings across the nation for 10 years now. Here, you’ll find restaurants highlighted in Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh-Durham in North Carolina, and Colombia and Charleston in South Carolina.
In Charlotte, participating food and beverage establishments include these spots:
Abugida Ethiopian Cafe
Location: 3007 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Cuisine: Ethiopian
How to order: In person, online or call 980-237-2760.
Boujee Soul Food
Location: City Kitch, 2200 Thrift Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Cuisine: Soul food
How to order: Online
Skyview 22
Location: Walmart, 9820 Callabridge Ct. Charlotte NC 28214
Cuisine: American, Southern, soul food
How to order: In person or online.
Ten58 Sports Bar & Lounge
Location: 430 W 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: American
How to order: In person.
Romeo’s Vegan Burgers
Location: 5518 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Cuisine: Vegan
How to order: In person or online.
It’s Poppin’ Gourmet Kettle Corn
Location: 224 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: Gourmet kettle corn
How to order: In person or online.
