Kick-Off Bay Area African Restaurant Week 2024

Join foodies, tastemakers. culture enthusisast and connect with an eclectic crowd as we kick-off the Bay Area African Restaurant Week, an immersive celebration of African cuisine, culture, and community.

Location - Parliament (811 Washington St, Oakland, CA 94607)
Date - September 13th

• Food tastings prepared by some of the finest chefs, offering a journey through the rich and diverse flavors of Africa.
• Enjoy live music from top DJs who will set the perfect vibe with an eclectic mix of Afrobeat, highlife, and other African rhythms.
• Hosted by Bay Area Tastemaker Joy Ofodu

Join an international melange of professionals, business executives, foodies, socialites and others from across the globe to DINE, DRINK & DANCE with music by DJ Prince & DJ Leone while enjoying tastings from caterers & restaurants of the African diaspora.

WHAT TO EXPECT

- Dishes from acroos the diaspora

- Giveaways - Win dinner for 2 at participating restaurants, win tickets to upcoming Bay Area ARW Festival

- Connect with friends

Diners have a unique chance to support local establishments, celebrate the restaurant community, chefs, bars and local businesses and of course, enjoy great food

- HOW CAN ONE PARTICIPATE? During African Restaurant week go out and support your local restaurants and participate in the various events including food festival, cooking classes, chef-hosted events and more.

- WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? chefs, restaurant owners, bars, food trucks, eateries, bakeries and more - sign up here

- HOW CAN WE PARTNER WITH AFRICAN RESTAURANT WEEK? You can partner with us to host a cooking class, chef dinner, business panels, participate in food festival and more - email us at connect@africanrestaurantweek.com

- WHAT IS THE AFRICAN RESTAURANT WEEK? African Restaurant Week brings together thousands and beyond on a “gastroafrique” culinary and cultural odyssey. (Food, Culture, Community) - an opportunity to come together to celebrate the food and culture of the African/Black Diaspora and support the various local restaurants/small businesses. The week includes special reduced price menus at restaurants, various events including - food festival, cooking classes, chef-hosted dinners and more restaurants throughout the region participate, giving diners a unique chance to support local establishments, celebrate the restaurant community’s perseverance, and of course, enjoy great food!

African Restaurant Week is a commitment to community development and social impact, and we’re inviting everyone to be a part of it. To learn more please email [email protected]

OUR MISSION (Includes the below)

Boosting the local economy by highlighting various small businesses (including restaurants, cafes, bars) and celebrating African/Diaspora cuisine and culture.

Fighting hunger by partnering with local kitchens, restaurants and other organizations working to help alleviate this problem.

Promoting healthy eating options with our chefs and various partners - and connecting the community to where these options are available.

Fostering social good, building communal and cultural ties.

Host or Publisher African Restaurant Week