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"Highlighted as one of the lineup’s favorites, this Black-owned dining spot participated in Houston’s Black Restaurant Week to reach new customers and gain exposure through the event’s online marketplace. Participation ties the business into a larger movement designed to spotlight African American, African, and Caribbean culinary influences, provide free promotional opportunities, and offer networking and revenue-generating support; organizers report the initiative has helped many businesses increase sales and expand their visibility beyond the weeklong showcase." - Brittany Britto Garley