Question 1

What is the 'Artist Takeover - PelNYC' collection?

Accepted Answer

Pel is a multi-disciplinary artist passionate about diasporic connection via the arts. With West Indie roots and his Queens upbringing, this is his West Indies Guide to the Black owned restaurants that feed his soul and reflect the cultures he loves. The list was last updated in August 2024.

Question 2

How are the restaurants in this collection chosen?

Accepted Answer

Every restaurant on this list is hand-picked by EatOkra Editorial. EatOkra features verified Black-owned dining establishments and curates lists based on hospitality, food quality, and cultural relevance.

Question 3

Are all the restaurants in this list Black-owned?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every restaurant on EatOkra has been verified as Black-owned. Curated lists like this one only include businesses that meet that verification.

Question 4

Can I save this list to my own account?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sign in to EatOkra and tap 'Save to my collections' on this page. The list copies to your personal collections, where you can check in, edit, and share it independently from the original.

Question 5

When was this list last updated?

Accepted Answer

August 2024. EatOkra reviews its curated collections regularly to reflect new openings, closures, and emerging favorites.

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