On Sunday, Aug. 17, at the Madison Labor Temple, Black Restaurant Week will conclude with an inaugural Farm‑to‑Table Soul Food Brunch Fundraiser, a first-of-its-kind event centered on Black culinary excellence, agricultural heritage, and food justice.
This outdoor brunch invites the community to gather for a beautifully curated family-style meal, where every bite tells a story — not only of culture and creativity, but of legacy and land.
The vision for this closing brunch came from Shellie Meier, a project manager with the Black Chamber of Commerce and a longtime community builder, entrepreneur, and agricultural advocate. Meier, who wears many hats — including leading her own brand Ellie Meyer Luxury, consulting for small businesses, and working in agricultural development — saw an opportunity to shine a light on often-overlooked Black growers…