Memphis is sizzling with the savory scents and rich flavors of its culinary scene as the city celebrates its Black-owned eateries during the annual Memphis Black Restaurant Week, which commenced on Sunday. This gastronomic event, running from March 17-23, highlights over 30 local Black-owned restaurants, including notable venues such as The Four Way, Sun of a Vegan, Eggxactly Breakfast & Deli, and Sage, celebrating the diversity and creativity in Memphis' food landscape, according to FOX13 Memphis.

Throughout its eight-year run, the Memphis Black Restaurant Week has showcased 125 restaurants and has bolstered the local economy, tallying around $2.5 million in sales and creating over 350 jobs, Cynthia Daniels with the City of Memphis Office of Business Diversity & Compliance touted, in a statement obtained by FOX13 Memphis. The City of Memphis Office of Business Diversity & Compliance, serving as the title sponsor of the event, aims to continue fostering growth and recognition for these businesses.

A total of 32 restaurants are participating in this year's lineup, serving up an array of dishes that represent the breadth of Black culinary tradition and innovation, as reported by The Commercial Appeal. The event not only offers Memphians the chance to savor amazing eats but also spotlights these establishments as "hidden treasures in the Memphis community," according to entrepreneur Cynthia Daniels, the founder of Memphis Black Restaurant Week.

The week promises an exploration of taste and culture, and it's slated to end with a flourish at the Soulful Food Truck Festival on March 24, offering families a taste of jubilation on Tiger Lane at Liberty Park, a delicious conclusion worthy of the rich traditions and stories these establishments embody—the I Love Memphis Blog even declared Memphis Black Restaurant Week as potentially "the best week of the whole year," a sentiment that food lovers in the community are likely to echo as they indulge in diverse menu offerings from their favorite local spots.