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A free three-day African food market takes over Restoration Plaza in Bed-Stuy, with Afrobeat, Amapiano and Soca sets between plates.
Restoration Plaza on Fulton Street becomes a three-day African food market, with vendors cooking alongside live Afrobeat, Amapiano and Soca performances. It is the closing celebration of New York African Restaurant Week, built around small businesses, culture and community rather than a ticket price, since entry is free. If you want a long lunch with a dance floor in the heart of Bed-Stuy, drop by any afternoon of the long weekend.
What to expect
Expect a plaza lined with food and craft vendors, a stage or DJ area for music, and people eating, shopping and dancing through the afternoon. The organizers frame it simply: shop, eat, dance.
Good to know
- Take the A or C to Nostrand Av; Restoration Plaza is a short walk along Fulton Street.
- Register on the event page for free entry before you go.
- Come hungry and bring friends to split plates across vendors.
- Music runs through the afternoon, so plan to linger.
- Participating restaurants across the city run special menus during the week.
Common questions
When and where is the festival?
The festival runs Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11 at Restoration Plaza.
What happens at the festival?
The organizer describes it as a food-and-music festival where visitors can shop, eat, and dance.
What cuisines does African Restaurant Week celebrate?
The celebration focuses on African, African American, and Caribbean cuisines.
How is the festival connected to African Restaurant Week?
It is the food-and-music component of a broader celebration that includes restaurant specials, cooking classes, and other events.
Do all participating restaurants offer discounts?
No. The organizer says offers vary, so visitors should check each restaurant’s individual listing.