Business Beat: 3rd Annual Black Restaurant Week kicks off this Sunday

Long Beach’s Black Restaurant Week — an eight-day culinary extravaganza aimed at highlighting African American restaurateurs in the city — returns for its third iteration this Sunday, Jan. 21. More than 20 participating restaurants will offer special discounts and menu items during Black Restaurant Week, according to a recent press release, which is organized by Axiom Kitchen and sponsored by the nonprofit NoahS’s Arc Foundation. “In addition to encouraging local foodies to enjoy what the expanding Long Beach Black culinary community has to offer,” the press release said, “events like these support the local economy and put “butts in seats” of our valued restaurants and food retailers and home-based businesses.” Some featured eateries this year include Waters Edge Winery, The Wrigley Barbeque, Sal’s Gumbo Shack, A Pinch of Salt Catering, Devi’s Donuts, Wut-A-Pickle, and more. Nika Shoemaker-Machado of Georgia’s Restaurant, left, chef Ronnie Woods of Northtown Bistro Pop-up and Chef Quianna Bradley of Pinch of Salt Catering help kick off the 3rd annual Long Beach Black Restaurant Week by serving lunch to members of the community on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at the Long Beach Rescue Mission in Long Beach. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer) Chef Qiana Mafnas of...