Three Black-Owned Vegan Restaurants Featured in Chicago Black Restaurant Week

Chicago Black Restaurant Week, celebrating Black-owned eateries with over 40 participating restaurants, is now in its 10th year and features three Black-owned vegan establishments for the first time. The Black Vegan in Little Village, Your Organic Inner G in Ashburn, and Native Foods in the Loop are showcasing vegan cuisine rooted in Black heritage, catering to the growing demand for plant-based alternatives.

Sparkle Le’Star of The Black Vegan "veganises" culturally significant Black dishes, offering items like banana blossom “catfish” and portobello mushroom wings. Rena Parks of Your Organic Inner G focuses on healing the body and uplifting the spirit with handmade dishes like jerk grilled cheese and a “Soul Bowl” with various plant-based ingredients. Native Foods, under the leadership of Dame Dia, offers African-inspired dishes like vegan mafe and Yassa Chick’n, demonstrating that traditional flavors and traditions can be enjoyed in a healthy way.