African popup festival Banner NYC 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

RESTAURANTS FAQ

WHAT TYPE OF RESTAURANTS CAN PARTICIPATE?

Any restaurants with African-inspired cuisine – any cuisine made by people of African descent – typically African, African-American, Caribbean.  Some Latin restaurants can also participate.

WHAT PROMOTIONAL OFFERINGS WOULD RESTAURANTS PROVIDE?

Promotional offerings are left to restaurants to determine. We suggest restaurants provide a prix fixe menu or a general discount of up to 20% during the “Week”. 

WHERE CAN WE SEE LIST OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS?

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

HOW CAN A RESTAURANT PARTICIPATE?

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 by A TASTE OF AFRICA USA and ARW Agency the organizers of the African Restaurant Week.

For all questions please email [email protected]

VENDOR FAQ

HOW CAN I REGISTER FOR THE FESTIVAL?

All vendors for the festival can register here.

WHERE WOULD THE FESTIVAL TAKE PLACE?

The festival would take place at mulberry commons, Mulberry street,  Newark NJ, 07102

WHAT DO NEED AS A FOOD VENDOR?

See general vendor details here. Please contact us at [email protected]

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.