Philadelphia welcomes back African Restaurant Week for the second time. The food celebration runs from June 19 through 29 across the city. Twenty restaurants will serve special deals and host events during these eleven days. Akin Akinsanya created this celebration back in 2013 to help small African eateries grow their business. The event started as a single night in New York and expanded to multiple cities over ten years.
Eight different countries showcase their cooking styles during the week. Nigerian, Ghanaian, Ethiopian, and Jamaican restaurants participate alongside others from Liberia, Cameroon, Senegal, and Ivory Coast. The Saints Restaurant and Lounge just opened in Rittenhouse during April and joins the celebration for the first time. Chef Tee runs New Era Cuisine at 1500 JFK and offers Nigerian dishes like peppered chicken with plantains. Both restaurant owners want more people to discover African food culture.
The week ends with a festival at LOVE Park on Sunday, June 29. Music, marketplace vendors, and food competitions will fill the space. Different restaurants will compete to see who makes the best jollof rice. Each African country has their version of this popular dish, and friendly rivalries exist between nations. Restaurant owners hope the week brings new customers to try authentic African meals. The celebration helps connect African communities around Philadelphia and introduces neighbors to diverse flavors from across the continent.
Eight different countries showcase their cooking styles during the week. Nigerian, Ghanaian, Ethiopian, and Jamaican restaurants participate alongside others from Liberia, Cameroon, Senegal, and Ivory Coast. The Saints Restaurant and Lounge just opened in Rittenhouse during April and joins the celebration for the first time. Chef Tee runs New Era Cuisine at 1500 JFK and offers Nigerian dishes like peppered chicken with plantains. Both restaurant owners want more people to discover African food culture.
The week ends with a festival at LOVE Park on Sunday, June 29. Music, marketplace vendors, and food competitions will fill the space. Different restaurants will compete to see who makes the best jollof rice. Each African country has their version of this popular dish, and friendly rivalries exist between nations. Restaurant owners hope the week brings new customers to try authentic African meals. The celebration helps connect African communities around Philadelphia and introduces neighbors to diverse flavors from across the continent.
