Five must try Black-owned eateries to help you celebrate Kwanzaa
With Christmas and Hanukkah are in the rear view mirror, Kwanzaa is officially underway.
Held every year from Dec. 26 until Jan. 1, the holiday is a celebration of African-American and pan-African culture that typically culminates in large feast known as a Karamu.
And speaking of feasts, in honor of Kwanzaa, we’ve put together a list of five local Black-owned restaurants that are great regardless of the time of year, and even better considering the holiday.
While Hoyo’s Kitchen has quickly become a hugely popular vendor at the North Market Downtown, the restaurant’s North Market Bridge Park spinoff—which opened this fall—is just as delicious. The new sister concept focuses on sambusas and other lighter plates (similar to samosas) plus a variety of fresh juice blends.
This popular local spot has taken off in 2021, as the The Pit now boasts multiple Columbus-area storefronts as well as a temporary vendor stand in Budd Dairy Food Hall. Diners can opt for everything from Polish boys (Polish sausage topped with fries, slaw, and Pit Sauce) to brisket, to their must-try mac and cheese, and more.
Another newer eatery that’s enjoyed significant popularity over the past year is Afra Grill. Focusing on the multicultural cuisine of East Africa, the restaurant allows diners to build their own meal using different rice and greens as a base, a variety of African-inspired proteins, as well as customizable toppings and sauces.
Before opening in Columbus, Modern Southern Table owner Sadaya “Daisy” Lewis won a 2014 episode of the Food Network’s “Food Court Wars”. And now that Lewis and her beloved concept is serving up contemporary remakes of Southern classics in Italian Village, we can try her standout cuisine as much as we want.
And speaking of Southern classics, La Glory’s Soul Food Cafe might just be one of the best and most authentic spots for Southern food in Columbus. Tucked away on the city’s East Side in a small addition to City of Grace Church, you’ll need to know where you’re going beforehand to find La Glory’s Cafe, but you’ll be more than glad you did.
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