During Black History Month, a Massachusetts lawmaker and an advocacy group are urging diners to visit black-owned restaurants.
"Join State Rep. Chynah Tyler and Urban Affairs Group for the Boston Black Restaurant Challenge," read a statement on the website for a monthlong event. "We are challenging everyone to visit 4 Black Owned Restaurants during the month of February."
The challenge kicked off Feb. 1 at Roxbury's Suya Joint, one of the dozens of participating restaurants in Boston.
Patrons are being asked to share their photos and videos on the challenge's Facebook page.
A list of featured restaurants is below.
Roxbury:
- Ali's Roti
- Ashur Restaurant
- Darryl's Corner Bar + Kitchen
- Fort Hill Bar + Grill
- Ideals Sub Shop
- Maxine's on St. James
- P & R
- Silver Slipper
- Slades Bar + Grill
- Suya Joint
Dorchester:
- Bon Appetit
- Bred Gourmet
- Cesaria
- Down Home Delivery
- Flames
- Irie
- Next Step Soul Food Cafe
- Oasis Vegan Veggie Parlor
- One Family Diner
- Rotisserie
- Taste of Eden
- The Wake Up
- Vaughan Fish & Chips
- Wingz & Tingz
Jamaica Plain:
- Blue Nile Restaurant
Mattapan:
- Ali's Roti
- Lenny's Tropical Bakery & Restaurant
- P & R
- Pit Stop Barbecue
- Shea Butter Smoothies
Hyde Park:
- Wingz & Tingz
- ZAZ Restaurant
South End
- Lucy Ethiopian Cafe
- Mida
- Teranga
- Wally's Cafe Jazz Club
Boston:
- Food Cares Urban Market
- Savvor Restaurant & Lounge
