SoulFeast announces participating restaurants, food options

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ/Press Release) – SoulFeast Week and Black Soil are teaming up to present a 10-day celebration of Black culinary excellence, highlighting Black farmers, chefs, food establishments, caterers and culinary vendors in Central Kentucky. The event will run from June 18 through June 27.

Featured in the festivities will be 12 curated dining experiences and unique, off-menu entree options from participating Black owned restaurants and food establishments. Participating restaurants can do so for free and must source at least one food item or ingredient through Black Soil.

According to Soulfeast Week, this culinary event “is an opportunity for Kentuckians of all races and backgrounds to directly provide support for Black businesses by putting their money where their mouths are – literally.”

A list of the featured dishes can be found at soulfeastweek.com/restaurants.

On Saturday, June 26th, 2021 is ‘SoulFeast Saturday‘ Presented by The Food Connection
at UK. The event will take place at The Summit Fritz Farm and is free to the public. All local
vendors are encouraged to participate, and the booth fee is $50. All food vendors must
source at least one food item/ingredient through Black Soil. Restaurants and Vendors for the week and SoulFeast Saturday can register at https://www.soulfeastweek.com/registration.

Tickets to SoulFeast Week events are now on sale and can be purchased at
https://www.soulfeastweek.com/events.

All vendors, food establishments, chefs and restaurants must follow all COVID-19 protocols.

Below is the event schedule:

Jun 17 | SoulFeast Kickoff Soiree at Guide Realty
Jun 18 | Seafood Boil & Farm Tour at Silver Springs Farm
Jun 19 | 107.9 The Beat Juneteenth hip-hop brunch / Origin Hotel Lexington
Jun 20 | Castle & Key Cocktails & Cigars at Jack’s Sandbar & Grill
Jun 21 | Blues & Chews at Tee Dee’s Lounge
Jun 22 | Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey History Dinner at Origin Hotel Lexington
Jun 23 | Champagne & Fried Chicken Dinner at Coleman Crest Farm
Jun 24 | Beads & Beignets at Crēaux
Jun 25 | SoulChef Virtual Cooking Class at Black Soil Virtual Kitchen
Jun 26 | UK Food Connection SoulFeast Saturday at The Summit at Fritz Farm
Jun 27 | SoulFul Sunday Gospel Brunch at Honeywood
Jun 27 | SoulFeast Awards at Origin Hotel Lexington