There’s a new map out showing more than 150 Black-owned restaurants in Philadelphia and the region.

The project began when local food writer and editor Kae Lani Palmisano put together a database of Philly restaurants open during the coronavirus pandemic. In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, the focus shifted to Black-owned restaurants. The project is crowdsourced and the map was created by South Philly resident and IT specialist Charles Rumford, according to BillyPenn. As the database keeps growing the map will also get updated. 

Currently, the map highlights over 40 Black-owned restaurants and eateries located in West Philadelphia. It now also includes information on other businesses – fashion designers, gift shops, flower shops, jewelers, fitness centers and more.

To view the map and for more resources, visit the Black-Owned Restaurants and Businesses in Philadelphia website. Also, check out these apps: EatOkra and Black and Mobile.