Memphis Black Restaurant Week in full effect (Source: KEYC News Now) By WMC Action News 5 Staff | March 8, 2021 at 2:11 PM CST - Updated March 8 at 2:21 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - City of Memphis’ mayor, Jim Strickland is encouraging Memphians to go out and support black restaurants this week.
The sixth annual Memphis Black Restaurant Week (MBRW) is a chance for restaurants to offer new dining experiences and bring in new customers by raising awarness.
According to the U.S Census, black-owned businesses in Memphis account for 64% of the minority-owned companies but when COVID-19 plagued the states, sales dropped.
“The past year has been difficult for all of us, particularly for the restaurant community,” Mayor Strickland said in a video posted on Twitter. “This year’s Memphis black restaurant week is more important than ever, and I’m happy to support it. Memphis is a city known around the world for its music, our rich history and delicious food. I encourage a
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During its 6th year, there are a total of 21 participating restaurants during the week of March 7-13. Author: News Release Updated: 12:45 PM CST March 8, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Memphis restaurateurs started off the first day of Memphis Black Restaurant Week to record breaking numbers on Sunday. Most restaurants tripled sales and ran out of food before closing hours. During the pandemic, Sundays have been the slowest days of the week.
“The past year has been difficult for all of us, particularly for the restaurant community,” said Mayor Jim Strickland. “This year’s Memphis Black Restaurant Week is more important than ever, and I’m happy to support it. I encourage all Memphians to participate in this year’s event to eat some amazing food and to help keep our restaurants going strong for years to come.”
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MEMPHIS, Tenn Sunday marks the start Mempbis Black Restaurant Week.
No one could know this time last year how much was about to change with COVID closing those restaurants for weeks even months.
This year Black restaurant owners are expecting the dining event to give their businesses the jolt they need.
With 21 Black owned restaurants participating Memphis Black Restaurant Week founder Cynthia Daniels says as tragic as COVID has been.. it s changed the profile of the event now in it s 6th year.