Press

The Points Guy

If you’re interested in supporting Black-owned restaurants across the country, then you must download the Eat Okra app. The app, launched in 2016, is the brainchild of Anthony Edwards, Jr., a military veteran and web developer who lives with his co-founder and wife Janique in Brooklyn.

Cuisine Noir

Jennifer and Jerome Johnson were preparing for their first trip to San Francisco, California, to attend a conference. Noting that they would have some downtime, the couple searched for Black-owned restaurants online but were overwhelmed. A friend told Jennifer about an app, eatOkra, which made it simple for the Johnsons to locate eateries near their Union Square hotel.

Milwaukee Community Journal

eatOkra is the first smartphone application to focus solely on black-owned restaurants and food establishments in the United States. Users can access a growing list of black, Caribbean, and African-inspired restaurants in a simple to use way that includes directions, rating options, and the ability to add a business via the mobile app or website.