SoulFeast Week returns to Lexington with occasions celebrating Black tradition and delicacies from domestically owned eating places from June 17-26.
A spotlight of the occasion: Specials at collaborating Black-owned eating places, all for $10, starting June 20.
In partnership with Black Soil Kentucky, SoulFeast: Black Restaurant Week options off-menu dishes that embrace a minimum of one ingredient in every dish sourced from a Black farmer, in line with the information launch.
SoulFeast additionally provides particular occasions just like the SoulFeast Kickoff Soiree and the SoulTeenth Competition.
Eating places and menus
▪ Moody Mike’s, 1400 Delaware Ave., may have plant-based boneless ribs with common, bourbon or Hennessy barbecue sauce. They will even have a plant-based burrito with pulled pork and common, honey, bourbon or Hennessy barbecue sauce and coleslaw or Mac n Yeezy wrapped in. Open Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 12-11 p.m. and Sunday 12 to 9 p.m.
▪ Mama Dee’s Coney Island, 340 E New Circle Rd., may have seafood gumbo with shrimp, crab, sausage, rooster and beef served over a mattress of rice. Vegetarian choice obtainable. Open Monday by means of Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
▪ Soul To Go, 101 W Loudon Ave., may have fried catfish served with fries. Open Tuesday by means of Saturday 11 a.m. to eight p.m. and Sunday 12 to five p.m.
▪ B’Juiced, 101 W Loudon Ave., may have a strawberry, banana and mango smoothie bowl topped with contemporary fruit, granola, coconut, gogi, berries and chia seeds. Open Tuesday by means of Sunday 9 a.m. to five p.m.
▪ The Social Vegan, 101 W Loudon Ave., may have a rooster salad sandwich with vegan rooster blended with a wide range of nuts, fruits and house-blended seasonings stacked on a ciabatta bun. They will even supply a Buffalo rooster sandwich with vegan fried rooster dipped in a tangy and spicy Buffalo sauce topped with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, onions and a plant-based ranch. Open Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to eight p.m.
▪ Crēaux, 310 W Quick St., may have a seasoned Southern Cajun stew with plump crawfish served over rice. Open Thursday by means of Sunday 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
▪ Tossin Tha Sauce Wings, 3094 Richmond Rd., will supply six fried rooster wings tossed of their signature sauces, two every of Doom’s Creation, candy chili and lemon pepper. Served with ranch and cheese fries. Open Monday by means of Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
▪ LeanFeast, 220 Ruccio Method, will supply a grilled rooster thigh and tri-blend peppers and onions with their house-made Creole seasoning on basmati rice. Open Monday by means of Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sudnay 10 a.m. to six p.m.
▪ MiMi’s Southern Style Cooking, 120 E New Circle Rd., may have fried catfish with lettuce, tomatoes and onions served with fries. Open Sunday and Monday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday by means of Saturday, 11 a.m. to eight p.m.
▪ Creole Cafe, 833 Georgetown St., may have tilapia items seasoned with creole spiced batter and flippantly drizzled with contemporary basil creole butter.
▪ Wing Kyng, 428 Southland Drive., may have six rooster wings tossed in a house-blend candy and spicy sauce served with a half-pound of diced potatoes dredged in a garlic Parmesan sauce. Open Tuesday by means of Saturday, 2 p.m. to 12 a.m.
▪ All Day Nutrition, 545 S. Broadway, may have a tropical smoothie with frozen pineapple, mango, strawberries, peaches and dragon fruit blended with pineapple juice, collagen, aloe vera and domestically sourced honey. Open Monday by means of Friday, 7:30 a.m. to five:30 p.m. Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
▪ The Salad Bar, 101 W LoudonAve., may have their Carne Asada Salad with contemporary lower romaine lettuce, sliced roma tomatoes, diced jalapeños, house-made guacamole, seared carne asada and candy fireplace roasted corn topped with contemporary cilantro. Open Monday by means of Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
▪ Jack’s Sandbar & Grill, 2536 Larkin Rd., may have sluggish cooked, hand-pulled rooster breasts tossed in Chef Logan’s Honey BBQ sauce, on prime of crisp crinkle fries with contemporary jalapeños. Open Sunday by means of Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
About SoulFeast Week
Based by twins Martina and Marcellus Barksdale, SoulFeast Week highlights and helps Black culinary tradition and agriculture in Central Kentucky. The primary Lexington SoulFeast Week was held in 2021.
“By way of academic reveals, curated experiences and having fun with nice meals, SoulFeast Week is a chance for Kentuckians of all races and backgrounds to help Black companies by placing their cash the place their mouths are, actually,” in line with an announcement in a information launch.
“Our mission is to facilitate and spotlight Black culinary experiences as a way to coach, stimulate and embrace Black companies one chew at a time,” in line with a information launch.
Clients might register for every occasion individually or should buy an all-access occasion move here.
About Black Soil
Black Soil Kentucky: Our Better Nature is an agricultural service that seeks to reconnect Black Kentuckians to their legacy and heritage in agriculture.
Black Soil occasions corresponding to farm excursions and farm-to-table dinners enable attendees to rejoice and educate themselves on the narratives, expertise and experience of their Black farmers, in line with a information launch.
“Our imaginative and prescient is to assist foster a larger market share for Black farmers and producers as they supply wholesome meals choices to a bigger shopper base,” in line with an announcement within the information launch.
SoulFeast occasions
SoulFeast Week kicks off with a soiree June 17 on the Lexington Marriott Metropolis Middle, the place members can combine and mingle with the featured restaurateurs, cooks and farmers of SoulFeast Week, in line with their website. Tickets can be found on-line here.
On June 18, SoulFeast will host a free competition at Moondance Amphitheater celebrating Juneteenth, a national holiday marking the end of slavery in america. The Juneteenth Competition will embrace music, artwork, in line with a information launch. There might be meals obtainable for buy. Retail distributors will even be current. Admission is free with online registration.
Different occasions embrace the Korbel Juneteenth Hip-Hop Brunch on June 19 in downtown Lexington, the SoulFul Sunday Gospel Brunch at Infinity Rooftop Restaurant and Bar and extra. Full occasion schedule at soulfeastweek.com. Tickets additionally can be found on-line.
