Urban Pro Weekly community newspaper presents the

3rd annual Augusta Black Restaurant Week

Augusta Black Restaurant Week* (ABRW) celebrates African-American-owned restaurants/eateries and the roles they play in socioeconomic progress in the South. New to the 2023 ABRW experience are prix fixe options from each partner and collabs with personal/executive chefs, and a feature exclusive to South Augusta – Food Truck Family Friday. Like the cuisine, each experience is unique. Join us June 12-18, 2023.

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FLAGSHIP ABRW RESTAURANTS

Café 209 

DeShawn’s Seafood (closed)

Humanitree House

Maryland’s Friend Chicken

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RESTAURANTS

Alexander's Great BBQ

Arie's Artisan Cheesecake

Belly’s Kitchen

Big Mama's Soul Food

Big T's Seafood

Brunch House of Augusta

Cafe on Eighth

Catz Kitchen

Chef’s House

Cliffism Sports & Spirits

Cork & Flame

Dennis Barbecue

Fielding Bros BBQ

Glamm Deli

The J. Renae Experience Catering

Jackie M's & Son

Jamaica Way

K’s Buffalo Wings

Kitchen Kings + Natta’s Sweet Treats

Nutritious Alternatives

Palmetto Seafood Bar & Grill

Pinckney's Home Cooking

Que @ The Shop

Shake City

Sisters Irresistible Sweets

Soca Vegan Kitchen

Timbuktu Café

Toaste of Augusta

Whipped Creamery

WSS1 (Wings, Subs, Salads)

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FOOD TRUCKS/TRAILERS

Black Lotus Cuisine

Fish N Bami

Fiyah Grill

Flavors of Philly

Hot Spot Fish & Grits

J and K Blue Box

Lil Truck Big Flavor – Geechie Gurl

Legend’s BBQ and Katie’s Sweet Creations

Lil Mama's Sweets and Treats

Marie's Caribbean Creole

Prime Time Bar & Grill

Som’n Good Sweets & Eats

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CATERERS + MEAL PREP/DELIVERY

8595 Restaurant (Thomas Jacobs, Dairius Mealing)

Bite of the Bayou (Cadell Devon)

Bounce Back Salads (Alexandria Parker)

Charcuterie To Go (Temeshia Luke)

Desserts by Latrell (Menia Chester)

DW Catering (DW Willis)

Hattie Bee’s Catering (Maria Fickling & Courtney Marie Finnis)

The Lavish Treats Boutique (Toni Allen)

Red Nose Catering (Jay Rudolph)

Sin’s Kitchen Slayer (Sincere Donaldson)

The Stop Food Truck (Carolyn Henry)

Tasha’s Fruity Lemonade (Latasha Jones)

The Stop Food Truck (Carolyn Henry)

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 15, 2023

Augusta Black Restaurant Week Returns in 2023 with Exciting New Partnerships

Augusta, GA - Augusta Black Restaurant Week (ABRW) is proud to announce its return in 2023 with exciting new partnerships. The 2023 event, #ABRW23, will take place from June 12-18, and will highlight some of the area's black-owned eateries and chefs, while giving patrons an opportunity to partake in specialty or signature items.

New partnerships this year include Visit Augusta, Yelp!, Juneteenth, and Food Truck Family Friday. Visit Augusta, the official destination marketing organization for the Augusta area, will provide additional marketing support to help promote ABRW23 and attract visitors to the area. Yelp!, a popular restaurant review and discovery platform, will showcase participating restaurants and help patrons discover new black-owned eateries in the area.

Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of slaves in the United States, will be celebrated during ABRW23, and will feature special events and activities in partnership with local organizations. Finally, Food Truck Family Friday, a popular food truck event series in the Augusta area, will team up with ABRW23 to bring together some of the area's best food trucks for a fun and casual food event.

In addition to these exciting new partnerships, ABRW23 will continue to feature prix fixe menu items, chef collaborations, and other activities designed to showcase the unique culinary talent of the area's black-owned restaurants and chefs.

"We are thrilled to partner with Visit Augusta, Yelp!, Juneteenth, and Food Truck Family Friday for this year's event," said event coordinator, Olivia Pontoo. "Their support will help us to amplify our message and showcase the amazing culinary talent in our community. We can't wait to share this year's event with everyone."

Participating restaurants and chefs, as well as a full schedule of events, will be announced closer to the event, so stay tuned for updates on the ABRW23 website and social media channels. Don't miss this opportunity to experience some of the best food in the Augusta area, while supporting the local black-owned restaurant community.

For more information about Augusta Black Restaurant Week 2023, visit the event website at www.augustarestaurantweek.com.

Media Contact:

Olivia Pontoo

Augusta Black Restaurant Week

info@augustarestaurantweek.com

+1 (762) 233-5299

Urban Pro Weekly (UPW), in partnership with Yelp Augusta, is proud to once again present Augusta Black Restaurant Week on June 13-19, 2022. This annual event takes pride in highlighting some of the area's black-owned eateries and chefs, while giving patrons an opportunity to partake in specialty or signature items for the week.

Since its inception in 2021, UPW has endeavored to strengthen our community by bringing attention to some of the small businesses in the area hit the hardest by the global Covid-19 pandemic. Although financial relief was issued, the disparity between independent Black-Owned businesses, as compared to others, was seen and felt across the nation - even MORE in the small business sector. For this reason, Augusta Black Restaurant Week (ABRW) was established.

New to the 2022 ABRW experience are prix fixe options from each partner and a collaboration with personal and executive chefs, food trucks, and stalls to provide a unique culinary experience. Participating food partners listed below and at augustarestaurantweek.com.

Augusta Black Restaurant Week

June 13-19, 2022

Richmond, Aiken, Columbia, Burke, Edgefield counties

RESTAURANTS

Alexander's Great BBQ

Arie's Confectionaries

Big Mama's Soul Food

Big T's Seafood

Broad St. Bullies

Brunch House of Augusta

Cafe 209

Catz Kitchen

Cliffism Sports & Spirits

DeShawn's Seafood

Fielding Bros BBQ

Glamm Deli

Humanitree House

The J. Renae Experience Catering

Jackie M's & Son

Shake City

Timbuktu Cafe

Vibes and Vines Jazz Lounge

WSS1 (Wings, Subs, Salads)

CHEFS

Thomas Jacobs (Partridge Inn)

Dairius Mealing (Partridge Inn)

Rosslina Anderson

Lateisha Thomas (Geechie Gurl Catering)

Reggie White (Black Lotus Cuisine)

Maria Fickling & Courtney Marie Finnis (Hattie Bee’s Catering)

#augustarestaurantweek #ABRW #augustafoodie #farmtotable #farmtofork #foodtour #agritourism

—> Click to view Augusta Black Restaurant Week - Yelp Collection and map <—

The Inaugural Augusta Black Restaurant Week July 20-25, 2021 celebrates and supports African-American- owned restaurants and eateries, and the role they play in socioeconomic progress.  All Greater Augusta restaurants were severely impacted by Covid-19, but many Black-owned businesses were overlooked in relief funding initiatives.

Participating restaurants, listed below, craft their offers separately - whether a menu item, or a discount, or an unexpected selfie photobomb. Like the food, each restaurant experience is unique and special. Guests who post selfies with #augustarestaurantweek are eligible to win an exclusive package from our host partners: Urban Pro Weekly, Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture, & Agency; and Pop-Up Augusta!

All are encouraged to patronize these businesses well beyond this special promotion. All restaurants are in Richmond County, Augusta, Georgia, unless indicated in parens.

Participating restaurants:

Alexander’s Great BBQ * Belly Kitchen * The Brunch House of Augusta * Big Mama’s Soul Food * Big T’s Seafood Restaurant (Columbia) * Broad Street Bullies * The Buttercup Bake Shop (Columbia) * Café 209+ * Catz Kitchen * Chef Redd BBQ * Deshawn’s Seafood (Aiken)+ * Events on Broad Bistro * Fielding Bros BBQ Shack * HolyShakes! * Humanitree House * Jackie M’s and Son * Jamaica Hut * Maryland’s Fried Chicken+ * Palmetto Seafood Bar & Grill (Aiken) * Que at The Shop * Sweet Savour Desserts * Taylor Made Kakes * Tippy Cakes Bakery (McDuffie) * Timbuktu Cafe * Tropical Smoothie Cafe (Richmond, Columbia, Ft. Gordon) * WSS1

—> Click to view Augusta Black Restaurant Week - Yelp Collection and map <—