Madison Black Chamber of Commerce

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Alice & Bernice Kitchen represents the latest chapter in the growth of a Madison food-business family. From the same own...
08/18/2026

Alice & Bernice Kitchen represents the latest chapter in the growth of a Madison food-business family. From the same ownership behind JustVeggiez, the new venture expands into healthy chicken, burger, and pulled pork dishes alongside the wholesome, flavorful approach that has become part of the JustVeggiez story.

Don't miss Alice & Bernice Kitchen's signature gluten-free fried chicken wings, with your choice of nine sauces, ranging from the familiar Buffalo to the fiery Carolina Reaper, and the exquisite Hennessey BBQ.


📍 540 State St., Madison, WI 53703
📅 Monday: 4:00 - 9:00PM
Tuesday - Friday: 1:00 - 11:00PM
Saturday: 11:00AM - 11:00PM
Sunday: Closed
📞 (608) 467-2387
🌐 alicebernicekitchen.com

Vita Bella Italiano Ristorante brings an unexpected and delicious addition to our local dining scene: Black-owned Italia...
08/18/2026

Vita Bella Italiano Ristorante brings an unexpected and delicious addition to our local dining scene: Black-owned Italian fine dining in downtown Mount Horeb. The restaurant's menu centers on homemade, handcrafted dishes made with fresh ingredients, featuring handcrafted pasta, slow-simmered sauces, and signature touches such as tableside Caesar salad and pasta alla ruota, prepared in a cheese wheel.

For diners who think they've already explored Madison-area Italian food, Vita Bella offers a compelling reason to expand the food tour beyond the city limits.


📍 209 E. Main St., Mount Horeb, WI 53572
📅 Wednesday & Thursday: 5:00 - 9:00PM
Friday & Saturday: 5:00 - 10:00PM
Sunday - Tuesday: Closed
📞 (608) 437-1002
vitabellawi.com

Papa Dogs is the latest business venture from Giovanni and his humans, Action Jackson and Chanelle Shields, of Jackson's...
08/18/2026

Papa Dogs is the latest business venture from Giovanni and his humans, Action Jackson and Chanelle Shields, of Jackson's Yard Care, bringing another food concept to Madison and another opportunity to support a Black entrepreneur building something new.

As a new participant in Madison Black Restaurant Week, Papa Dogs represents exactly what this campaign is about: discovering food businesses before they become household names and helping build the community support needed for Black restauranteurs, chefs, caterers, and food entrepreneurs to grow and thrive.


📍 922 S. Bird St., Sun Prairie 53590
📅 Weekdays: 11:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday: 11:00AM - 10:00PM
Sunday: 11:00AM - 8:00PM
📞 (608) 631-5531
Facebook: Papa Dogs

Savor the Flavor of a Rising Star 🌟Tomorrow night is your last chance to vote! As we celebrate the fresh faces joining M...
08/18/2026

Savor the Flavor of a Rising Star 🌟
Tomorrow night is your last chance to vote! As we celebrate the fresh faces joining Madison's food scene, don't forget to make your voice heard. Explore today's featured businesses, discover your next favorite, and cast your vote before the polls close at midnight.

Bernell's Sports & Blues Bar was founded by Rita Adair in honor of her late wife, Bernell Ho**er, and her extraordinary sports legacy, which includes over two decades of coaching women's collegiate basketball, as well as founding and owning the Milwaukee Aces, a semi-professional women's basketball team. Bernell's is a welcoming bar offering women's sports on the screens, soulful food, refreshing drinks, and live blues.


🔥 MBRW SPECIAL: Friday Night Fish Fry with live blues and soul food, a fitting way to experience Bernell's combination of food, music, sports, and community.

Be sure to join us at Bernell's as we wrap-up Madison Black Restaurant Week on Tuesday, September 18th for the announcement and celebration of this year's MBRW Community Favorites 🏆


📍 2513 Seiferth Rd., Madison 53716
📅 Thursday: 4:00 - 10:00PM
Friday & Saturday: 3:00 - 11:00PM
Sunday: 10:00AM - 6:00 PM
📞 (608) 213-1200
🌐 Facebook: Bernell's

When Linda Smith discovered her son's gluten sensitivity, she began experimenting with ingredients to create delicious g...
08/16/2026

When Linda Smith discovered her son's gluten sensitivity, she began experimenting with ingredients to create delicious gluten-free versions of the treats her family loved. That experimentation grew into Sensational Sweetz, 🏆 winner of Madison Black Restaurant Week's Favorite Dessert Specialist Award in 2025.

Today, Sensational Sweetz creates customized confections of all kinds, ranging from trending treats and candy tables, to cakes and cookies of all kinds - including delicious custom logo cookies, perfect for businesses, celebrations, and special events.

Sensational Sweetz proves that dietary restrictions don't have to mean giving up the joy of dessert - or the fun of a beautifully branded sweet treat.

📞 (608) 888-4678
sensationalsweetz.com

We Cake'n was created as a way to turn an entrepreneurial passion into a specialty that Madison doesn't see every day: S...
08/16/2026

We Cake'n was created as a way to turn an entrepreneurial passion into a specialty that Madison doesn't see every day: Southern-style Bundt and pound cakes. The business focuses on moist, rich, classic cakes that are designed not only to taste good, but to evoke memories of home, family, and the cakes baked by mothers and grandmothers. Top sellers include Caramel Pound, Lemon Pound, Rum Cake with Pecans, and Red Velvet.

🔥 MBRW SPECIAL: Lemon Pound Cake and Caramel Pound Cake - experience the nostalgic flavors that keep customers coming back for more.

📞 (404) 587-7423

Life is SweetEvery great meal deserves an unforgettable finish. Whether you're craving cookies, cakes, ice cream, pastri...
08/16/2026

Life is Sweet
Every great meal deserves an unforgettable finish. Whether you're craving cookies, cakes, ice cream, pastries, or handcrafted desserts, today's featured businesses are ready to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Dolce Desserts By Dominique is built around one unmistakable philosophy: the best things in life are sweet. Dominique's signature “overly loaded” style shows up in custom Nana Puddings and an extensive selection of treats, including cheesecake cones, taffy grapes, dessert trays, and more.

🔥 MBRW SPECIAL: Nana Puddings are available in Biscoff, strawberry, Heath, regular, and red velvet. With five flavors to choose from, the hardest part is deciding which one to try first.

📍 Madison
📞 (608) 867-4514
🌐 Facebook: Dolce Desserts By Dominique

M&J Jamaican Kitch'n has grown right alongside its community. What began as a food cart and catering business has become...
08/16/2026

M&J Jamaican Kitch'n has grown right alongside its community. What began as a food cart and catering business has become a brick-and-mortar restaurant, while the business has continued to earn recognition - including three first place Taste of Madison awards and a Madison Black Restaurant Week Favorite Caterer award 🏆. M&J's story is one of persistence, growth, and a simple motivation: making people happy through food.

🔥 MBRW SPECIAL: Jerk chicken is a Jamaican classic for a reason, and a fitting way to experience the flavors that helped M&J grow from a food cart into a restaurant.

📍 4692 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison, WI 53716
📅 Tuesday - Thursday: 1:00 - 9:00PM
Friday - Saturday: 12:00 - 9:00PM
Sunday: 1:00 - 8:00PM
Monday: Closed
📞 (608) 230-5302
Facebook: MJJamaicanK

David's Jamaican Cuisine has been bringing authentic Jamaican home cooking to the greater Madison area since 2003. Found...
08/16/2026

David's Jamaican Cuisine has been bringing authentic Jamaican home cooking to the greater Madison area since 2003. Founded by David Blake, the restaurant has built its reputation around generous portions, a welcoming atmosphere, and classic Jamaican dishes including jerk chicken, oxtail soup, and peas and rice. With both meat and vegetarian options, David's offers a taste of Jamaica grounded in decades of experience and tradition.


📍 1006 E. Broadway, Monona, WI 53716
📅 Monday - Saturday: 11:30AM - 8:30PM
Sunday: Closed
📞 (608) 222-8109
davidsjamaicancuisine.com

Your Caribbean EscapeBring a little sunshine to your plate. Today's featured Jamaican restaurants are serving bold spice...
08/16/2026

Your Caribbean Escape
Bring a little sunshine to your plate. Today's featured Jamaican restaurants are serving bold spices, slow-cooked favorites, and island hospitality that will transport your taste buds straight to the Caribbean.

No passport required - just come hungry and Savor the Flavor.

Fya Syde Kitchen's journey from rural Jamaica to Madison is a story of passion, persistence, and a love of bringing people joy through food. After moving from rural Jamaica, Head Chef Nicollette Beckford began cooking for friends and coworkers, transforming a once-a-week passion venture into an indoor food truck in the Wisconsin Dells and a gorgeous brick and mortar restaurant in Madison. 🏆 Winner of Madison Black Restaurant Week's Favorite Restaurant Award in 2025, Fya Syde Kitchen brings a little slice of Jamaica to Monroe Street, with authentic jerk chicken, savory patties, tropical drinks, and island-inspired dishes served in a warm, colorful setting.



🔥 MBRW SPECIALS: Jerk Rasta Pasta and Jerk BBQ Rib Tips - two flavorful ways to experience the bold, smoky, spicy flavors of Jamaica.

📍 1925 Monroe St., Madison, 53711
📅 Tuesday - Saturday: 12:00 - 8:00PM
Sunday: 12:00 - 11:00PM
📞 (608) 402-3561
fyasydekitchen.com

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2352 S. Park Street, Ste 214
Madison, WI
53713

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