MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Bluff City is celebrating Black-owned restaurants for Memphis Black Restaurant Week from March 17 to 23, and ABC24 is highlighting some of the best places to dine.
The event, which started in 2016 to celebrate Black-owned restaurants in Memphis, features special deals at participating restaurants and has brought in more than $2.5 million for its participants since it began.
ABC24 Morning Show anchor Ruben Diaz previewed five restaurants to celebrate the occasion and shows viewers great restaurants to try out. View the journey below!
Smurfey's Smokehouse
Check out Diaz as he gives you a closer look at Smurfey's Smokehouse and their food. See why it's called Barbeque with a twist.
Eggxactly Breakfast and Deli
From Chicken and Waffles to some of the best croissants in Memphis, join Diaz at Eggxactly in Whitehaven.
Sage
The next stop for Memphis Black Restaurant Week takes us to Sage. Diaz brings you the sights, sounds and flavors of this popular black-owned business.
Dos Hermanos
Don't let the name fool you. Let us show you why the name and the food are not necessarily connected at Dos Hermanos. Take a sneak peek at this downtown brunch spot.
Ashtar Garden
Diaz continues his Memphis Black Restaurant tour with a stop at Ashtar Garden. From the dining room to the patio, see why the food at this Cooper Young favorite is one of a kind.
For a full list of deals at these Black-owned restaurants, visit the link below!