GRASS VBQ Joint
Grass VBQ Joint is the latest in a line of award-winning restaurants and catering providers to hit Atlanta’s Stone Mountain and Marietta neighborhoods. It’s got a stellar lineup of chef de cuisines, but that’s not the only reason to visit this award-winning spot. The food is as good as the staff, and it’s one of the few places in town where a vegan can eat a full meal. It’s a worthy addition to the burgeoning neo-urban neighborhood. The best part is it’s only a few minutes away from downtown Atlanta. So, you don’t have to trek through the neighborhood to sample some of the best African fare in town.
The restaurant’s two-course brunch and dinner menus feature an array of Caribbean, African, and Latin American cuisine, including the aforementioned VBQ. On the flip side, it’s also a great spot to unwind with a craft beer or two. The restaurant is also one of the few to offer delivery. It’s worth a visit even if you live elsewhere in town. The menu also features a nice selection of cocktails, the most notable being a gin and tonic. So, whether you’re looking for the best booze in town or a spot for a quick bite, the Grass VBQ Joint has your back. After all, it’s not every day that you get to sample authentic Caribbean and African fare, all the while having a jolly good time.
More Than Just a Week
Taking place in New York City from October 15-31, this is a culinary and cultural celebration of the best of Africa. Participating restaurants will offer special prix-fixe menus, cooking demonstrations, and giveaways. Also, live performances from all over Africa will be held.
There are two festivals in New York, one in Manhattan and one in Brooklyn. Each festival features a variety of food, music, and activities. The festival in New York attracts hundreds of visitors.
This year, the James Beard Foundation is the official partner of the New York African Restaurant Week. The event will benefit City Harvest and VOCAL New York. Other partners include Saveur, Food-X, Immersion Journeys, and Mahir N. Nisar Law Associates.
In addition to the food and drinks, the festival will feature African art, music, and a marketplace. Participating restaurants will offer special prix-fixe dinner menus. At the marketplace, you can purchase African-inspired clothing, spices, and other accessories. The event is open to restaurants, caterers, and retail food businesses.
This year’s event will feature music by top DJs and performers, and food tastings. A special cooking contest will also take place. There will be live cultural performances, and the festival will end with a music and fashion show.
Some of the participating restaurants will offer special prix-fixe menus during lunchtime. The festival will feature a variety of African cuisines, including Ethiopian, Senegalese, and South African. Some of the restaurants participating include: Ponty Bistro, Jollof Restaurant, La Caya, Madiba, and Bar Omar.
