10 Black-Owned Takeout Spots to Try During ByBlacks Restaurant Week
ByBlacks Restaurant Week 2023 Fall Edition is running from November 20-26. Don’t miss this week-long celebration of delicious food, vibrant culture, and community at black-owned restaurants across Canada! Participating restaurants are offering prix-fixe menus at a 10-20% discount and include dine-in restaurants, takeout spots, food trucks, ghost kitchens, pop-ups and caterers.
View the full list of participating restaurants on ByBlack’s website. Here is a list of takeout spots topping our list to visit this edition!
Tommie’s Jerk is offering western Canadians a fresh and innovative way to share Jamaican Jerk Chicken Tacos.
Appetizer: 2 Mama’s Cheezy Rice & Peas with Cajun sauce (Jamaican Rice & Peas, with shredded and melted cheese and spicy Cajun sauce drizzled on top)
Entree: 2 Jamaican Jerk Burritos (choice of Jerk Chicken-boneless, Jerk Beef, or Jerk Pork with melted cheese, jerk bbq sauce, lettuce and peach mango salsa)
Dessert: 2 Island Mango Cheesecakes (with a smooth mango sauce and mango fruit drizzle all over)
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A mother daughter duo is sharing a pure love for cooking and the tradition of sharing with their community in Halifax, Nova Scotia in the form of authentic Jamaican Jerk.
Appetizer: Jamaican Patties – flavourful seasoned meat surrounded by flaky pastry
Entree: Jerk Chicken Meal – tender Jerk chicken well seasoned in their own unique blend of spices
Dessert: Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding
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Entree: Party Jollof with Beef or Chicken (a West African celebration staple)
Dessert: Chocolate Stout Cake
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This Grenadian kitchen is serving up flavourful dishes from classic curry chicken to seafood dishes and soups in the GTA.
Appetizer:ย Festival,ย Dumpling or Spring Roll
Entree:ย Chicken Dinner – Jerk, BBQ or Fried
Dessert: Currant Roll or Sweet Potato Pudding
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Located at Eglinton and Dufferin, Kingston 12 is bringing a taste of the Caribbean to Little Jamaica with delicious dishes and mouthwatering Patties.
Appetizer:ย Beef, Chicken or Vegetable Patties
Entree:ย Curried Goat or Oxtail, served with rice and peas and coleslaw
Dessert:ย Black Fruit Cake
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Pure Vibez is a black-owned juice bar specializing in energy teas, healthy smoothies, and making the world healthier and happier in the Windsor area.
Appetizer: Tropical Sunset – a sugar-free Tea Bomb with strawberry and a hint of lime that boosts your energy and concentration
Entree: Oreo Cheesecake Smoothie – the perfect creative meal replacement with 21 essential vitamins and minerals, 24g protein, and under 10g sugar
Dessert: Pumpkin Pie Smoothie – layered with a savoury crust, filled with a creamy middle, and finished with a chef’s kiss of cinnamon
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Stacy Porter started her business 14 years ago with festivals such as jerk fest and Jamaica day. She combines the vibrant taste of Jamaican sun-soaked beaches with the heartwarming comfort of Canadian home-cooking.
Appetizer: Saltfish Flitter Bites
Entree:ย Fricasee chicken with rice and peas & coleslaw
Dessert: Cheesecake
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Appetizer:ย Gizdodo – gizzard, fried plantains and multi-coloured peppers tossed in a tasty pepper sauce
Entree:ย Popular Nigerian street food, Jollof Rice and Suya Chicken
Dessert: Puff Puffs – dough mixed in sugar, salt, flour and fried until golden brown
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GC Jerk Express’ multiple locations across the GTA will make you feel like you are ordering from the authentic Caribbean restaurants in Jamaica.
Appetizer: Mini Jerk Chicken Poutine – golden french fries topped with their secret homemade spicy jerk gravy and delicious boneless seasoned jerk chicken pieces, layered with cheddar and mozzarella cheese and topped with green onion
Entree:ย Jerk chicken meal or BBQ chicken meal
Dessert: Freshly made Festivals glazed with rich mango sauce, sprinkled coconut and mango bits
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A dine-in restaurant with the option for takeout, Bistro Nolah specializes in New Orleans cuisine and is one of only 8 brunch spots to have been ranked among the top 50 in Canada.
Appetizer: Gumbo
Entree: Shrimp and Grits
Dessert: Bread Pudding with bourbon sauce
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