Black History Month Giveaway 2023
Black-Owned Businesses in #TeamSanDiego
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Foods:
Hammonds Ice Cream- North Park/Point Loma; locally-owned; Home of the Original Ice Cream Flights; rotating selection of 32 flavors
https://www.hammondsgourmet.com/
Nomad Donuts- North Park; artisan donuts, vegan options, wood-fired bagels, locally sourced ingredients; inspired by international flavors
Maya's Cookies- Mission Valley; soft-baked gourmet; plant-based ingredients; currently has a Black History Month selection
Rhythm & Waffle- Pacific Beach; San Diego’s first chicken and waffle restaurant; famous Chicken and Waffle Sandwich (Crispy fried chicken between a delicious Belgian waffle topped with cheese and bacon) (Sounds Amazing.)
https://rhythmssd.com/san-diego-pacific-beach-rhythms-chicken-and-waffles-about
Ackee Tree- Jamacian Food; Jerk chicken has very high reviews,
Bowlegged BBQ- Mount Hope; generational recipes; brisket, tri tip, ribs and all the best barbeque sides in a welcoming and warm environment
Surf and Soul Spot- La Mesa; soul food seafood; began as a pop-up in a church kitchen; features a menu that celebrates black culture with a SoCal flare
http://www.surfandsoulspot.com/
Trust Restaraunt Group- Four Oak, Rare Society, Cardellino, Trust; San Diego-based hospitality collective helmed by Chef Brad Wise; cemented the group’s status as one of the premier groups operating in Southern California today; all offer delicious options for various types of foods
Altipiano Vineyard & Winery- Escondido; Denise Clarke, winemaker and Air Force Veteran, avocado farm turned winery, this placce has views and wines for days
https://www.altipianovineyard.com/
Chula Vista Brewery- East Lake; Award-Winning, Veteran-Owned;;
https://www.chulavistabrewery.com/
Coffee:
Yohed Coffee- Ethiopian Coffee Shop; University Ave
The Hamlett- Lemon Grove; hyper-local, community-centric coffee shop
Cafe X By Any Beans Necessary- Sherman Heights; family-owned, Black mother-daughter owned; “built to support generational wealth building in the Black community and other marginalized communities”
Services:
Freshly Faded- North Park; barbershop and retail store; sells pins, t-shirts and magazines reflecting black culture
Lovely Leaps- dance classes for ages 10m - 10 y/o; this studio was created to merge the owener’s love of dance and her love for her daughter; “We believe the most important part of dance is inclusion. We make sure each child feels seen, heard, and loved in their dance journey.”
Goods:
Skinfolk- offer products like face/body soaps, body butters and aromatics all mad with wild Grown and Gathered, Organic, Ethically and Sustainably Harvested, Minimally Processed ingredients
Dirt Don't Hurt- Nontoxic personal care and cleaning products; vegan, cruelty free
FiveSpace- North Park; sells vinyl, cassettes and vintage clothing; family-owned and operated
https://www.instagram.com/fivespaceshop/
Eden Plant Nursery- University Heights; family owned and operated boutique plant nursery & gift shop
Other:
San Diego African American Museum of Fine Arts (SDAAMFA)- aims to educate San Diego through presenting and preserving the art of African-Americans
Other fun notable options to consider after BHM:
SD Rebellion- Women’s Tackle Football team; Plays April-June
https://sandiegorebellion.com/schedule/
Black-Owned Businesses in #TeamLA
Foods:
Baba’s Vegan Cafe- South LA; Committed to providing accessible and healthy vegan food and holistic learning
https://www.babasvegancafe.com/
Fixins Soul Kitchen- DTLA; Soul food; Partners with Edible Sac High to encourage disadvantaged youth to learn about the restaurant industry
https://fixinssoulkitchen.com/
The Wood- Inglewood; Upscale BBQ and soul food; Great music!
Hilltop Cafe- Inglewood; Cafe; “Our mission is to bring quality ingredients and good vibes to the communities we serve in an environment conducive to creativity, community and connection”; founded by Issa Rae from Insecure on HBO
https://www.findyourhilltop.com/
Jamz Creamery- Inglewood; Ice cream shop; offers cups, cones, beverages and their signature frozen specialty dessert– The Jazz; non-dairy sorbet options
https://jamzcreamery.com/about-jamz
Berbere- Santa Monica; Vegan ethiopian food
Hawkins House of Burgers- Watts; Burger joint; second-generation family owned restaurant that started as a roadside stand in the 1940s
https://www.hawkinsburgers.com/
Simply Wholesome- View Park & Windsor Hills; restaurant and marketplace dedicated to providing healthy grocery options in the local community
Sky’s Gourmet Tacos- Mid-City/Marina del Rey; “Mexican with a splash of soul”
https://www.skysgourmettacos.com/
The Blending Lab Winery- Near The Grove; winery tasting room in the heart of Los Angeles
https://www.thewineblendinglab.com/
Coffee:
South LA Cafe- South LA; Black-Owned, Family-Owned & Community-Owned; on a mission to provide South Central LA with fresh, affordable, and healthy food options for everyone
Bloom and Plume Coffee- Near Dodger Stadium; Family-owned; “Bloom & Plume Coffee is not just a coffee shop, but a community oriented brand that wholeheartedly seeks to unite people.”
https://bloomandplumecoffee.com/
Lazy Rose Cafe- Mid City; veteran-owned; woman-owned; “The Lazy Rose Cafe is an experience that encourages relaxation one sip at a time. We believe that everyone deserves a lazy day and are grateful to facilitate yours.”
LA Grind Coffee & Tea Bar- Near mid-city; coffee shop and catering company–”Being a full service beverage catering company, we offer catering for in store pick up or beverage catering with our coffee truck, no event is too small or too big”; Started company after the racist starbucks incident of 2018
https://lagrindcoffeeandteabar.com/
Services:
Bridgid Coulter (Interior design)- “In addition to her residential and commercial design projects, the Santa Monica-based interior designer has a line of eco-conscious textiles.”
(310) 963-5360, bridgidcoulter.com
Goods:
SÜPRMARKT- Providing low cost organic groceries to LA food deserts.
Nappily Naturals & Apothecary - “We are a wellness shop & healing space open to all. We offer herbal remedies, organic body care, waste-free goods, and more to support your wellness and healing journey.”
Tangana Wellness- Wellness shop; “We mindfully source single-origin ingredients that are natural and organic from the United States, Morocco, Senegal, and Malaysia to make products that taste and feel good and elevate any gifting experience.”
https://www.tanganawellness.com/
Logan’s Gardens- Hollywood; Edible plant shop; family-owned; “grow and sell more than 1,000 varieties of heirloom edible plants Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Santa Monica Farmers Market and Sundays at the Hollywood Farmers Market.
Other:
California African American Museum
African American Firefighter Museum
Band of Vices- an art and culture company committed to providing a platform to often overlooked creative communities and a narrative through ever-evolving initiatives, including a highly curated exhibition program, culturally relevant strategic partnerships, mission-driven community programming, and more
https://blackownedinla.com/go/band-of-vices
Black-Owned Businesses in #TeamPortland
Foods:
Kann- A James Beard Award winning chef Gregory Gourdet restaurant. Haitian Cuisine meets Pacific Northwest. Honoring its culture but while using the local ingredients in Portland. https://kannrestaurant.com
Akadi PDX- West African cuisine. Representing West African culture through food, music, and ambiance. Dishes from Ivory Coast, Senegal, Ghana, Mali, Burkina Faso.
Trap Kitchen- Celebrity-adored food truck and catering company that just opened its first restaurant in the Roseland Theater.
Plant Based Papi- Vegan comfort food restaurant.
@itsplantbasedpapi - Instagram
Kee’s #Loaded Kitchen- Soul food style food cart.
Drinks:
Deadstock Coffee- Sneaker-themed coffee shop. Known for their coffee with a shoe on it (order the mocha). They’ve been roasting their own coffee since March 2017.
Kiss Coffee- Black owned and women owned. They also have breakfast and lunch food all day, as well as house made pastries.
Abbey Creek Vineyard- PNW’s first and only Hip-Hop winery. 2 locations, one in North Plains and the other in Downtown Portland. Bertony Faustin became the first recorded black winemaker in Oregon in 2008. He is born from Haitian-immigrant parents.
Assembly Brewing- Oregon’s first Black-Owned and operated brewery. George Johnson is the founder, head brewer and pizza chef. Using his Detroit roots to specialize in Detroit-style pizza.
Olive or Twist- Martini bar located in the Pearl District.
https://oliveortwistmartinibar.com
Services:
The Sugar Mama- Holistic skincare that is all about loving and caring for yourself as a whole. Specializing in sugaring but has all sorts of skincare as well.
Terrell Brandon’s Barber Shop- An African American Barbershop that has been in business for over 25 years.
Goods:
Birds and Bees Nursery- Women and black owned plant shop and nursery. They are dedicated to selling locally sourced, sustainable products for indoor and outdoor gardens.
Mimi’s Fresh Tee’s- An Black women-owned apparel company that promotes social justice and women’s empowerment.
Third Eye Books Accessories & Gifts- Black-owned and operated book shop that offers African-centered books, accessories and gifts.
Other:
Portland Jazz Festival- 20th anniversary starting February 16- 25, 2023.
Black Girls Run- A local running group that connects women and girls of all levels of experience looking to be more active and lead healthier lifestyles.