Category Archives: Restaurants and Food Trucks – Industry Trends and News

Feed the Soul Foundation Awards $250K to Black-Owned Culinary Businesses

Posted on May 15, 2021 by VSheree

Black Restaurant Week’s non-profit organization supports businesses across the nation through Restaurant Business Development Grant Program Restaurants and bars across the country have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic as indoor dining came to halt more than a year ago, making takeout and delivery … Continue reading →

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The Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Contest to Help Restaurants During Pandemic

Posted on March 27, 2021 by GFDI Team

Diners can earn cash prizes There is one small thing people can do right now to help the local restaurant community begin to rebound from the COVID 19 pandemic–dine out and then brag about it online. The Detroit Metro Convention … Continue reading →

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Black Restaurant Week Launches No Crumb Left Behind Campaign

Posted on February 18, 2021 by GFDI Team

National culinary event continues to generate economic and social support for Black-owned businesses with coast-to-coast and international market expansion Black Restaurant Week LLC, the organization that celebrates the flavors of African American, African and Caribbean cuisine with a series of regional cultural … Continue reading →

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Coalition Of Bay Area Restaurants And Wineries Files Lawsuit Against Governor Newsom For Harmful “Arbitrary And Irrational” Outdoor Dining Ban

Posted on January 19, 2021 by VSheree

The Wine Country Coalition for Safe Reopening fights to reopen safe outdoor service he Wine Country Coalition for Safe Reopening (the “Coalition”) announced today its filing of a lawsuit against Governor Gavin Newsom and California State Public Health Officer Tomás J. Aragón … Continue reading →

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100+ Women-Owned Restaurants Unite For 10 Day

Posted on January 15, 2021 by GFDI Team

Re:Her, A Virtual Food Festival In Los Angeles, January 21-30, From New Non-Profit Re:Her Women restaurateurs from across Los Angeles have created a new charitable organization called RE:Her. Its debut initiative, a food festival called 10 Days RE:Her, will feature 10 days of … Continue reading →

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