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Latha, SugarJam and 25 other Black-owned restaurants to try around the Valley serving Southern, Jamaican, Ethiopian, French and Italian food along with vegan options, barbecue and more.

Chic Chef Cafe on Central Avenue in Phoenix sells spices, olive oils, and dishes inspired by hip hop. Chef Nik Fields celebrates family, cooking, and culture at her new restaurant and market.

To celebrate Juneteenth, chefs like Stephen Jones, Nicole Fields and Dana Dumas are offering special menus and special events like Brunch·ish.

While most small businesses struggled financially during the pandemic, Black-owned businesses were among those who struggled most, according to a survey by the Federal Reserve. In addition, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows less than 20% of U.S. businesses are minority-owned.

Mesa Farmers’ Market Is Now the Downtown Mesa Farmer’s Market You won’t find what is now called the Downtown Mesa Farmer’s Market at the Pioneer Park anymore. As of last weekend, the Mesa Arts Center, located at 1 East Main Street in downtown Mesa, is the new host of the market and mobile food court. Hours are still 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday and many of your favorite vendors (The Nile Shop, Noble Bread, Bored Baker Pizza Maker) are still on deck. And before you even ask, free parkin...