Nothing screams your favorite auntie’s house like Fat's Chicken and Waffles, a New Orleans-inspired chicken joint in the heart of Seattle’s Central District. Opened in August 2015 by owner Erika White, the restaurant is nearing its ninth year of serving dishes that speak to the soul, paying homage to the rich culinary traditions of Louisiana.

Island Soul Rum Bar & Soul Shack, a beloved family-owned Caribbean soul food restaurant known for their signature oxtail stew and rich gumbo, is fighting to keep their doors open in Seattle’s Columbia City. 

The soul, the spirit, and the seafood were boiling over in the Black Media Matters Studio last week when Chef Lynn from Communion Restaurant & Bar and Lil’ Brown Girl joined Almost The Weekend with hosts Besa Gordon and Curtis Delgardo II, aka Cuddy. A prominent Seattle chef with 12 years of culinary experience under her belt, Chef Lynn dove into the ups and downs of her career, her culinary inspirations, and her upcoming Gold & Juicy Crab Boil this Saturday, October 18. 

Chef Red, founder of Come Eat Daddy, brought her signature Southern soul food to the 2025 NAACP State Area Conference for Alaska, Oregon, and Washington last month at the Tacoma Glass Museum. The event brought history to life by celebrating civil rights leaders from across the region, with Chef Red’s food setting the tone for a night of cultural pride and empowerment.

Last month, the Cajun and Creole Festival in Kent, Washington brought the flavor of Louisiana to the Pacific Northwest with delicious food, live music, and energy through the roof. Reginald Robinson, owner of Altha's Louisiana Cajun Store and Deli and organizer of the festival, affirmed the "love in the air.”

Chef Trey Lamont, owner of Jerk Shack Kitchen in Seattle’s Central District, introduced his new and exciting take on a classic with his jerk-smoked ribeye steak sandwich. While walking us through the cooking process, Trey embodied a dedication to fresh ingredients, culinary innovation, and making it all happen with high energy and passion. 

Good news for brunch lovers! On the latest episode of Almost The Weekend, Besa Gordon and Curtis Delgardo linked with Damon Bomar, co-owner of Seattle’s very own Communion Restaurant & Bar.

A recent networking mixer held on the picturesque rooftop of The State Hotel in downtown Seattle highlighted the mission of WeRise Wines to foster community and create generational wealth through diverse wine selections. The event, featuring WeRise Wines, brought together professionals and locals for an afternoon of connection and discovery.

Seattle, WA – In a recent interview on "The Day with Trae," Harold Fields, owner of the acclaimed Umami Kushi, shared the inspiring story behind his unique restaurant, a culinary venture born from a keen observation of shifting food trends and a deep-seated passion for flavor.

#SupportBlackBusiness - As long as Seattle stays hungry, Nita Jackson will be whipping up a batch of her famous five-cheese mac and cheese, a crowd favorite at her pop-up restaurant and private catering business JJ’s House of Soul.

Tucked behind a fluorescent mural of fruits and beaches is Taste of the Caribbean and Red Lounge, a vibrant restaurant and bar committed to bringing authentic Jamaican culture to Seattle’s Central District.