2020 UPDATE

New York African restaurant Week (NYARW) (Oct 1st – 18th, 2020) is an opportunity to help boost the local economy, come together to celebrate the food and culture of the African Diaspora and support the various local restaurants/businesses working within this beautiful space. Make a difference with every sip and bite.

OFFERINGS INCLUDE: Lunch and dinner menu at reduced prices from $10 – $35. This year our 8th year, we are deepening our support for local businesses, by partnering with cafes, food trucks, bakeries, takeout spots, bars and eateries in between and over 25 participating restaurants with each bringing their own flavor

Over 25 participating restaurants with each bringing their own flavor

Our 8th anniversary will include over 20 events:

• A mega-food festival event on Saturday October 10
  Cooking classes/parties
  Chef-hosted dinner events

Not to mention the various experiences that showcase the intersection of food, art, culture, entrepreneurship, and social impact. NYARW is a commitment to community development and social impact, and we’re inviting all of NYC to be a part of that. To learn more please email africanrestaurantweek@gmail.com

African Restaurant Week is going to other cities this year. In addition to our New York edition we are expanding to the following cities below.

• Philadelphia – https://www.facebook.com/events/610897946420458/
• New Jersey – https://www.facebook.com/events/531095377540647/
• Atlanta – https://www.facebook.com/events/545761119630603/
• Chicago – https://www.facebook.com/events/419419798874512/
• Houston – https://www.facebook.com/events/2261791897459916/
• New Orleans – www.facebook.com/events/789583328196503/
• Dallas – https://www.facebook.com/events/226979218440244/
• Los Angeles – https://www.facebook.com/events/196632471623232/
• Miami – https://www.facebook.com/events/2445229965738383/

PAST SELECT MEDIA COVERAGE

Sept 28, 2017: Food Tank, “Seven New York Chefs Celebrating African Culture and Cooking”

Sep 6, 2017: Blavity, “Here’s Where To Dine For NYC African Restaurant Week”

Sep 6, 2017: Harlem World, “NY African Restaurant Week Festival 2017 From Harlem To Hollis”

Oct 2, 2016: News 12 Brooklyn, “New York African Restaurant Week Kicks Off in Brooklyn”

May 15, 2015: CNN, “Inside Africa New York City | NYARW”

June 1, 2015: NBC, “New York African Restaurant Week 2015”

Sep 22, 2014: Forbes, “Top 10 African Restaurants in New York City”

May 4, 2014: CCTV News, “New York Hosts 1 Week Celebration of African Cuisine and Culture”

Nov 7, 2013: Arise Entertainment 360, “Pierre Thiam”