WHAT WE ARE DOING!

Get Ready for OKC Black Restaurant Bingo 2025!

From February 1st to 28th, the OKC Black Restaurant Bingo is back, featuring 15 incredible Black-owned restaurants across the OKC metro area! Here’s your chance to support local businesses, explore diverse flavors, and, yes—play Bingo for a Cause, Flavor for the Soul!

How It Works:
Download the Black Restaurant Bingo app, visit participating restaurants, check off Bingo squares, and earn chances to win exciting prizes—all while supporting the community!

Why Join?
With each visit, you’re not just savoring delicious food, but you’re also contributing to a broader mission of local economic impact and cultural appreciation. Plus, it’s a blast!

Mark Your Calendar!
Join us from February 1st – 28th, 2025, and make your way to as many of the 15 featured restaurants as you can. Don’t forget to tag us with #OKCBlackRestaurantBingo and let’s see those Bingo cards fill up!

Let’s celebrate our community, flavors, and favorite places to dine—all month long. Invite friends, grab your appetite, and let’s make a difference together!

Urgent Announcement: Application Deadline Extended!

Good news for Oklahoma-based food, beverage, and retail businesses! The deadline to apply for Foodie Fest at the Finish Line has been extended. This is your chance to showcase your business at one of the most exciting events in OKC!

Don’t miss out—visit www.foodiefestok.com to apply now. Secure your spot and join us in celebrating Oklahoma’s flavors, creativity, and community.

WHAT WE ALREADY DID

Sunday Social Brunch is the ultimate #SundayFunday destination in Oklahoma City, offering the experience you’ve been waiting for. With a focus on community building, Sunday Social Brunch aims to be more than just a brunch but a memorable social experience. DJ D. Chappell is curating the perfect atmosphere for brunch.

Don’t miss out on the return of the ultimate brunch experience at Sunday Social Brunch at Chicken N Pickle. $25 unlimited brunch buffet & mimosas specials until 2 pm.

Whether you’re looking to enjoy a relaxing Sunday or catch up with friends over great food and music, this is the place to be. RSVP today and be part of Oklahoma City’s

SUNDAY SOCIAL BRUNCH - LABOR DAY FUN

4th Annual food truck friday

Food Truck Friday is an annual event hosted by Crowe & Dunlevy, aimed at supporting Black-owned food and beverage businesses.

It’s a gathering that highlights the rich diversity of our community through food, music, and togetherness. Here’s what you can look forward to:

– Amazing Food: Enjoy a variety of mouth-watering dishes from some of the best Black-owned food trucks in OKC.
– Live Music: Groove to live performances from local artists, adding a festive vibe to the day.
– Community Spirit: Meet new people, engage with local businesses, and learn more about the Bigger Than Food Foundation.

FOODIE FEST

May 11, 2024

Bicentennial Park
Downtown Oklahoma City

Foodie Fest is a celebration of culinary multiculturalism and diversity happening on May 11, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK. Foodie Fest promotes cultural understanding and is dedicated to cultivating an atmosphere to share cultural heritage with individuals from around the State of Oklahoma. Foodie Fest will showcase exceptional exhibits and performances from representatives of diverse nationalities.

Restaurant bingo presented by okc thunder

February 1 - 29, 2024

OKC METRO AREA

OKC Black Restaurant Bingo (#RestaurantBingo) is back with more foodie options. We’ve added a 2nd bingo card to support more Black-owned restaurants.

Beginning February 1st – 29th, foodies participating in the game complete a bingo pattern to win prizes (a line with five numbers in a diagonal, horizontal, vertical row, or BlackOut).

Each restaurant bingo card contains foodie squares and 1 freebie square situated on a 4 by 4 grid. The 1st 1,000 bingo’ers to dine at a participating restaurant will win 2 free Thunder tickets.

first taste: coffee tasting seminar

January 5, 2024

Coffee Slingers Coffee Roasters

Join us for a unique experience at the “First Taste” coffee tasting seminar hosted by Coffee Slingers Coffee Roasters. Immerse yourself in the rich aromas and diverse flavors of expertly roasted coffee. Our event is set to take place in the heart of Automobile Alley at 1015 N. Broadway Ave, Oklahoma City, OK, starting at 2:00 PM CST.

With an intimate setting limited to just 20 coffee enthusiasts, this seminar offers a personalized journey through the world of coffee. Your participation is not only about savoring great coffee but also contributing to a noble cause. We ask for a $5 donation to register, which goes directly to the Bigger Than Food Foundation, supporting initiatives that matter.

Ensure you don’t miss out on this curated coffee discovery by securing your seat in advance at www.okcblackeats.com/coffee .

Remember, spaces are limited, and your seat is more than just a reservation—it’s a step towards making a difference. We can’t wait to share this first taste with you!

Restaurant bingo

February 1 - 28, 2023

OKC METRO AREA

OKC Black Restaurant Bingo (#RestaurantBingo) is back with more foodie options.

Beginning February 1st – 28th, foodies participating in the game complete a bingo pattern to win prizes (a line with five numbers in a diagonal, horizontal, vertical row, or BlackOut).

Each restaurant bingo card contains foodie squares and 1 freebie square situated on a 4 by 4 grid.

DINNER EN BLK

Friday, November 25, 2022

MILO RESTAURANT @ THE ELLISON HOTEL

Dinner En BLK is an alluring dining event at Milo Restaurant at The Ellison Hotel. A chic and memorable dinner experience to support the local community on BLK Friday.

In addition to a flavorful adventure, guest will be immersed into the architecture of The 1930s with business networking opportunities while supporting the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma (RFBO).

Curating the preset menu are Chef Joshua Valentine, Top Chef Seattle Finalist, and Sous Chef Saikou Sanneh.

Over the course of the evening, guest will experience a 5 course, Southern themed dinner packed with indigenous flavors supported by local farmers in Oklahoma.

Course 1: Black Eyed Pea + Rice Fritter w/ Shito Hot Sauce

Course 2: Sweet Potato Bisque + Apple Chutney

Course 3: Grilled Catfish + Pepper Stew w/ Jollof Rice

Course 4: Buttermilk Fried Quail + Spicy Honey Gastrique w/ Grits + Collard Greens

Course 5: Chess Pie + Hennessey Whipped Cream

Suggested attire is All Black.

Reservations are encouraged.

ABOUT RFBO:

Since 1980, the Regional Food Bank has lead the fight against hunger in central and western Oklahoma. We will remain on the front lines, along with our community-based partners, to provide nutritious food and resources for Oklahomans facing hunger.

Foodie Fest

Sat, October 8, 2022

Scissortail Park - Downtown OKC

Foodie Fest, in partnership with Scissortail Park, showcases culinary talents of Culinarians of Color throughout Oklahoma City Metro.