Thank You for Celebrating
10 Years of BRW!

AUGUST 10 - AUGUST 17, 2025

Thank You for 10 Amazing Years of BRW!

Our hearts (and bellies) are full after the incredible success of the 10th Annual Madison Black Restaurant Week! We’re grateful to our restaurants, caterers, food trucks, volunteers, sponsors, and YOU—our community—for showing up with love, appetite, and dollars to celebrate Black food, culture, and entrepreneurship.

Keep supporting Black-owned restaurants and caterers all year long. Together, we’re building a stronger, more flavorful, more inclusive food community.

🏆Amateur Dessert Competition & Networking Mixer

Thursday, September 18 | 5:30–7:30PM | US Bank Plaza

Celebrate the sweet side of Black Restaurant Week as home chefs present their signature desserts. Winners of this year's Black Restaurant Week will be announced and honored during this exciting closeout celebration.

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Dine at participating Black-owned restaurants all week long!

Celebrate culture, flavor, and community at our 10th anniversary of BRW.

This milestone year marks a decade of showcasing Madison's vibrant Black-owned food scene. Join us for a week-long celebration of culinary talent, culture, and connection as we highlight the diverse flavors and stories behind our city's Black-owned restaurants, caterers, and specialty vendors.

Whether you're a long-time supporter or visiting Madison for the first time, this year's event is designed to feel like a destination experience—with curated food stops, event maps, and commemorative features that make it more than a meal. With visitors coming from Chicago, Milwaukee, and beyond, this 10th anniversary is more than local — it’s a regional culinary celebration. It’s a citywide celebration of flavor, legacy, and local pride.

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Featured Restaurants

Jamboree Vendors

Food Trucks & Caterers

Signature MBRW Dining Events

Purchase BRW Gift Certificates

Submit Catering Request

EXPLORE THE WEEK

Dine  •  Attend Signature Events  •  Purchase Gift Cards  •  Cater

event dates:

August 10–17, 2025

Across Madison, Dane County, and Surrounding Areas

Plan Your Week:
Signature Events Lineup

Connect. Celebrate. Collaborate.

$5 Food taste jamboree

Sunday, August 17 | 2–6 PM
Madison Labor Temple

A community-wide event that brings thousands together to enjoy $5 small bites, music, face painting and more! Sample dishes from a curated collection of local caterers and vendors—all in one family-friendly space, complete with a Kids Area and fun activities.

Buy your Jamboree tickets early to skip the lines and secure your spot at the tastiest event of the week! 

PURCHASE YOUR $5 FOOD TASTE JAMBOREE TICKETS

Also joining the $5 Food Taste Jamboree: 
Community Resource Partners and Non-Food Vendors for Shopping and Family Fun

In addition to our featured restaurants and food vendors, we’re proud to welcome Community Partner Vendors to the $5 Food Taste Jamboree! These local organizations, artisans, and small businesses will be on-site to offer shopping, services, and community resources throughout the event. 

Plus, don’t miss our family-friendly Kids Area—with fun activities for children of all ages.

Interested in joining us?
Apply now to become a Community Resource Partner Vendor at the $5 Food Taste Jamboree.

Apply to be a Community Resource Partner or Non-Food Vendor

Community Resource Partners

Explore their offerings and support community collaboration at the kickoff event!

Black Women's Wellness Foundation
C Renee Consulting and Managment Group LLC
Fathers Heart Home Care LLC
MGE
One City Schools
Safe Communities
The River Food Pantry
Urban Triage Inc
Madison Brain Center
BUSINESS NETWORKING & MORE

As part of our Black Restaurant Week celebration, we're hosting special events designed to uplift local businesses, build community, and celebrate culinary excellence.

What to Expect:

Meaningful connections with local Black-owned businesses

Delicious tastings from celebrated caterers & food creatives

Interactive conversations on culture, agriculture, and impact

Festive atmospheres with purpose-driven celebration

🥬 Heirloom Collard Greens Network Mixer

Thursday, August 14 | 5–7PM | The Black Business Hub

A flavorful evening honoring Black culinary heritage and Wisconsin-grown heirloom collard greens. This one-of-a-kind event connects Black business owners, chefs, farmers, and food lovers for a tasting experience featuring up to 35 varieties of collards.

Register now!
🌾 Farm-to-Table Soul Food Brunch

Sunday, August 17 | 1–3PM

An intimate fundraiser brunch spotlighting Black culinary talent and agricultural legacy. Enjoy a seasonal, locally sourced meal prepared by Black chefs and growers—paired with meaningful conversation around land, culture, and food justice.

Register Now!
🏆Amateur Dessert Competition & Networking Mixer

Thursday, September 18 | 5:30–7:30PM | US Bank Plaza

Celebrate the sweet side of Black Restaurant Week as home chefs present their signature desserts. Winners of this year's Black Restaurant Week will be announced and honored during this exciting closeout celebration.

REGISTER NOW

Interested in sponsoring an event?
Download our sponsorship kit or contact us to learn more.

🏆 vote for your favorite BRW EXPERIENCE

Help us crown the best of Black Restaurant Week!

From your favorite entrees to standout service, cast your vote and show love to the restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and specialty vendors that wowed you.

  • Voting opens August 10 at 2:00 PM
  • Voting ends August 17 at 11:59PM
  • Winners announced at our September 18 Celebration Event
SUBMIT YOUR VOTE

Share the Flavor,
Support the Culture

Give the gift of good food and community with a Black Restaurant Week Gift Certificate. Perfect for friends, family, coworkers, or clients — these certificates can be redeemed at participating local restaurants during MBRW 2025.

Available in $25 denominations, gift certificates are a great way to support Black-owned businesses while treating someone to a delicious experience.

Black Restaurant Week Special: Get four $25 gift certificates for just $80 — a $100 value!

Choose your delivery method:

  • Pick up at the MBCC office
  • Or have it mailed directly to you

PURCHASE YOUR GIFT CERTIFICATE

WHy it matters

For 10 years, Madison Black Restaurant Week has been a platform to:

Celebrate and uplift Black-owned food businesses.

Encourage residents and visitors alike to explore new dining experiences.

Drive economic impact and visibility for local entrepreneurs.

Showcase the cultural richness and resilience of Madison’s Black community.

Shop MBRW

Rep the Movement in Style

Take Black Restaurant Week beyond the plate with official MBRW gear! We’ve got a limited batch of vintage tees and apparel from past years — available while supplies last.

Every purchase helps support our mission and keeps the spirit of MBRW alive all year long.

Quantities are limited — grab yours before they’re gone!

SHOP BRW MERCHANDISE
past highlights

10 Years of Flavor, Culture & Community

We’re honoring a decade of Black Restaurant Week with a look back at the memories that built this movement.
See the moments that brought us here — and where we’re headed next.
SUPPORT THE MOVEMENT

Proceeds from the Food Taste Jamboree and merchandise sales support the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce’s 

year-round programming, resources, and advocacy for Black-owned businesses.


MAKE A DONATION

10 for 10: Celebrate with a Gift

In honor of 10 years of impact, join us by giving in increments of 10—$10, $100, or $1,000. Your donation helps sustain Black Restaurant Week and fund ongoing efforts to uplift local Black entrepreneurs. Every dollar goes directly toward events, coaching, capital access, and business development.


Support Black-Owned Businesses –

Make a Gift Today

GET INVOLVED

Whether you're a local business, community group, or individual supporter, there are meaningful ways to get involved in Black Restaurant Week 2025.

Looking to host a gathering or office lunch? Corporate and private catering is available from participating restaurants — submit your request below!

You can also sign up to become a vendor, volunteer, sponsor, or reach out with media inquiries. Your involvement fuels economic impact and community celebration.

Become a Vendor
Submit Catering Request
Become a Sponsor

Let's make this a 
destination year

Whether you're local or traveling in, Madison Black Restaurant Week 2025 is your opportunity to taste, support, and celebrate Black excellence in the kitchen and beyond.
Contact us

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