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.
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Common questions
Is the African Restaurant Week Festival free?
Yes. The organizer's event page lists it as a free event; food and goods are paid per vendor.
What kind of music is there?
The organizers highlight live Afrobeat, Amapiano and Soca performances.
