What to Expect
Get set for an amazing week of deliciousness at the Taste of Melanin Restaurant Week!
For eight days, black-owned restaurants from all around the valley. are pulling out all the stops.
It’s not just about the food; it’s a celebration of culture, community, and incredible cooking talent. So, bring your appetite and come join us for a week of flavor-packed adventures and good times!
Featured Restaurants
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Chic Chef 77
1221 E Apache Blvd Suite #104, Tempe, AZ 85281
Early Bird Vegan
2152 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
ATL Wings
All 18 Locations
Sugar Jam Southern Kitchen
15111 Hayden Rd Suite 170, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Latha
628 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Honorable Mentions
Here’s a list of our must-try local favorites. We hope to add to our featured restaurants for 2025.
Hot Pot Caribbean Cuisine
2081 N Arizona Ave # 132, Chandler, AZ 85225
Maya’s Cajun Kitchen
2948 E Bell Rd # 102, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Cafe Lalibela Ethiopian Cuisine
849 W University Dr. Tempe, AZ 85281
BK Lobster
13802 N Scottsdale Rd #130, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Brunch and Sip
3950 E Indian School Rd Suite #100, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Brunch Problems
2603 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004
Tap That Downtown
13802 N Scottsdale Rd #130, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
JJ's Louisiana BBQ
5601 W Glendale Ave Ste. B, Glendale, AZ 85301
CC on Central
2800 N Central Ave A100, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Chicago’s Chicken Shack
1936 E University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85288
Ocean Blue Caribbean Restaurant and Bar
6140 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226
Word of Mouth Grill
7660 S McClintock Dr #103, Tempe, AZ 85284
Honey Bear's BBQ
5012 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Harold’s Chicken
1635 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
West Alley BBQ & Smokehouse
111 W Boston St, Chandler, AZ 85225
West Hut
3110 N Central Ave Ste D-183, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Ocho Rios Jerk Spot
4220 W Northern Ave Ste 104, Phoenix, AZ 85051
