Craft Burger is one of 15 restaurants, catering companies and food trucks participating in this year’s Black Restaurant Week. (Courtesy Craft Burger)
Founded in 2016 by Warren Luckett, Falayn Ferrell and Derek Robinson, the 10-day event aims to showcase the flavors of African American, African and Caribbean cuisine nationwide while celebrating the best in culinary arts, according to the Black Restaurant Week website.
This year, the annual event has expanded to include Black-owned food trucks and catering companies in addition to Black-owned restaurants throughout the Greater Houston area. Additionally, participating patrons can play Black Restaurant Week Bingo and vote for their favorite participating eateries for a chance to win prizes such as restaurant gift cards, culinary treats and cash prizes.
The following restaurants, catering companies and food trucks are participating in Houston’s Black Restaurant Week 2020:
1. Craft Burger
718 Main St., Houston
832-995-6056
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Sat.-Sun.
Delivery services: Door Dash, Favor, Grub Hub, Postmates, Uber Eats
2. Fainmous BBQ
1201 Oliver St., Houston
713-728-9663
www.fainmousbbq.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., closed Sun.
Delivery services: N/A
3. Five Central
2736 Virginia St., Houston
713-724-3979
www.fivecentralhouston.com
Hours: Tue.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., closed Mon.
Delivery services: Door Dash, Grub Hub, Postmates, Uber Eats
4. The Greasy Spoon
636 Cypress Station Drive, Houston
281-781-7116
Hours: Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Delivery services: Door Dash, Grub Hub, Uber Eats, Waitr
5. Houston This Is It Soul Food
2712 Blodgett St., Houston
713-521-2920
Hours: Tue.-Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Monday
Delivery services: Door Dash, Favor, Grub Hub, Uber Eats
6. Island Spice Bar & Grill
17802 W. Little York Road, Houston
281-859-1499
www.facebook.com/islandspicebarandgrill
Hours: Mon. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Tue.-Wed. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Delivery service: Grub Hub
7. Island 1515 Kitchen & Rhum Bar
1515 Pease St., Houston
713-739-9039
www.facebook.com/island1515kitchen
Hours: Tue.-Thu. 3-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 3 p.m.-2 a.m., Sun. noon-2 a.m., closed Mon.
Delivery services: Door Dash, Grub Hub, Postmates, Uber Eats
8. Kid Kreole Kooking
9739 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E., Humble
281-570-2746
Hours: Mon. and Wed.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sun. noon-6 p.m., closed Tue.
Delivery services: Door Dash, Grub Hub, Uber Eats
9. Lucille’s
5512 La Branch St., Houston
713-568-2505
Hours: Tue.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., closed Mon.
Delivery services: N/A
10. Mikki’s Soul Food Cafe (A)
9603 Broadway St., Pearland
281-568-5115
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Delivery services: Door Dash, Grub Hub, Postmates, Uber Eats
11. Mikki’s Soul Food Cafe (B)
10500 W. Bellfort Blvd., Houston
281-568-5115
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Delivery services: Door Dash, Grub Hub, Postmates, Uber Eats
12. Ray’s Real Pit BBQ Shack
3929 Old Spanish Trail, Houston
713-748-4227
www.raysbbqshack.com
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Sun.
Delivery services: Door Dash, Grub Hub
13. Rocos Grill and Smokehouse LLC
7211 FM 1960 W., Humble
281-323-0559
www.facebook.com/rocosgrillandsmokehouse
Hours: Fri. 4-7:30 p.m., Sat. noon-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., closed Mon.-Thu.
Delivery services: Grub Hub
14. Rosalie&Main
3101 Main St., Houston
832-659-0012
www.rosaliemain.com
Hours: Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Delivery services: Door Dash, Grub Hub, Postmates, Uber Eats
15. Trez Art & Wine Bar
920 Studemont St., Houston
281-501-1788
Hours: Tue.-Thu. 4-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 4 p.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., closed Mon.