For Ryane Smith, what started as simple vision has become a full-blown, city-wide celebration of Black food and entrepreneurship. “I wanted to support Black businesses specifically because I saw a need,” Smith said. Participating businesses will donate $1 from the sale of each Black Restaurant Week dish to the San Antonio Food Bank. On ExpressNews.com: South Texas staples menudo, rice and barbecue all have African rootsBlack Restaurant Week San Antonio will host special events through the week, too. The organization also is highlighting influential Black chefs, activists and others on the Black Restaurant Week San Antonio Facebook page by posting biographies and photos detailing how each has helped shape Black history and food culture.

Source: Ethiopian News February 08, 2021 19:29 UTC