February is Black History Month and many people look for ways during this time in particular to support locally-owned Black businesses.
And the Lexington area has many restaurants, bars and food businesses that are Black-owned or operated.
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Many are involved in the annual SoulFeast and Black Restaurant Week celebrations which usually take place in June.
List, guide: Black-owned dining in Lexington
Alfalfa , alfalfa-catering.com , 859-977-0121. The former Lexington restaurant now owned by Tiffany and Wali Yusef El-Amin is operating as a caterer now and you may find it as a pop up in a Lexington park.
Blue Skillet , 213 East Seventh Street, 859-537-9257. This restaurant specializes in soul food and southern specialties.