FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
During New Jersey African Restaurant Week 2023 August 17 – 27 foodies and residents get discounted prices menus at participating restaurants. The week ends with a 2 day festival on August 26 & 27 at Mulberry Commons in Newark.
WHAT TYPE OF FOOD OPTIONS WOULD BE AVAILABLE?
Food would be available for sale by chefs/caterers. Event would include cuisine from parts of Africa, Caribbean and African-American.
WHAT IS TASTE AND VOTE?
Chef competition where attendees vote for their best tasting dish. Attendees buy a ticket that allows them to taste dishes from participating chefs and caterers. Learn more here
HOW CAN I SUPPORT?
- Visit participating restaurants during the week
- Be part of our restaurant tour – see details here
- Share event with friends
HOW CAN I BE A VENDOR?
Please email us at [email protected] or apply here . Your commitment as a vendor will position your business among cultured locals and world travelers who enjoy shopping. Sign up to be a vendor here
WHAT IS THE AFRICAN RESTAURANT WEEK FESTIVAL?
It is a 2-day event with vendors and entrepreneurs (food, design, beauty, fashion, art, health, representing various parts of the diaspora come to sell, mix and network. It is an opportunity for all attendees to experience a unique and curated cultural market in a festive environment.
This event is brought to you in partnership with the Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s Office in the City of Newark, Director of International Relations Deputy Mayor Ligia de Freitas and the Newark City Parks Foundation, Inc and is being held in the Arts & Education District.
For all questions please email [email protected]
RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE
During African Restaurant Week foodies and residents get discounted prices menus at participating restaurants. The week ends with a 2 day festival on August 26 & 27 in Newark
WHAT TYPES OF RESTAURANTS WOULD BE PARTICIPATING?
Restaurants from across the Diaspora – AfricaN, Caribbean and African-American.
WHAT TYPES OF OFFERING WOULD BE AVAILABLE?
Participating restaurants would offer special menus at reduced prices and overall discounts on purchases.
WHERE IS THE FULL LIST OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS?
Full list of participating restaurants to be released on August 10. Please email us at [email protected] for more information.
WHAT IS THE AFRICAN RESTAURANT WEEK?
It is a celebration of African/diaspora cuisine and culture. It is aimed at bringing various communities together to support culture and small business.
The New Jersey edition is brought to you in partnership with the Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s Office in the City of Newark, Director of International Relations Deputy Mayor Ligia de Freitas and the Newark City Parks Foundation, Inc and is being held in the Arts & Education District.
For all questions please email [email protected]