This archive report was first published on 25 September 2019.
Black Food Festival Brings Unique 'Black' Cuisine to Nairobi ¶
On October 20th, Nairobi will host the Black Food Festival, a unique culinary experience that promises to bring a new twist to the city's food scene.
The festival, which has already been successfully held in New York, Berlin, Helsinki, Tel-Aviv, Istanbul, and Budapest, will feature a variety of 'black' foods and drinks, including black pizza, black chocolate, black beer, and coffee.
According to Regina Boros, the founder of the Black Food Festival initiative, the event was born out of curiosity for international cuisines and the experimental nature of culinary minds across the globe.
Regina Boros, a Hungarian food enthusiast, blogger, and marketing professional from Budapest, founded the Black Food Festival initiative in 2016.
The festival will not only showcase local black foods and drinks but also black design and fashion items, accessories, and decoration, as well as an underground party.
Visitors will have the opportunity to experiment with natural dark colors and enjoy a variety of black sweets, treats, and candies.
The festival is the result of a partnership between Let's Cook Kenyan Meals Community, headed by Pamellah Oduor, and Mombasa Farmers and Artisans Market.
A prestigious jury panel made up of gastronomy professionals will evaluate the food offered by the exhibitors, and the 'Black Food of Nairobi 2019' and 'Black Drink of Nairobi 2019' prizes will be awarded to the makers of the most creative and finest products.
Registration is open for exhibitors/vendors, and any black food, drink, or artisan idea is welcome. Admission is limited, and tickets can be purchased in advance for 500 KSH.
