Chef’s Table | Swahili Feast
Nov
12

Chef’s Table | Swahili Feast

🌍✨ Chef’s Table | The Swahili Feast

Dinner begins at 6 PM sharp!
Reserve your table for this limited-seating experience by clicking the
“Reserve Now” tab on our website.

A continuance of Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series, this week we journey along the Swahili Coast — where the spice routes meet the sea, and every dish tells a story of connection, rhythm, and soul.

Menu | $65 per guest

🥔 Kachori
Spiced potato balls with fresh cilantro chutney

🥥 Maharagwe
Kidney beans simmered in creamy coconut milk, served over white rice

🌿 Sukuma Wiki
Spicy peanut greens — a Swahili comfort classic

🥩 Ndizi Nyama
Slow-cooked beef stew with green bananas

🐟 Zanzibari Fish Curry
Fragrant and rich with coastal spices

🥬 Braised Cabbage
A soulful option for our vegetarian and vegan friends

🍩 Maandazi
East African donuts served with dipping sauces — a sweet ending to our journey

✨ Come taste the warmth of the coast, the rhythm of the spice route, and the joy of gathering together.

The Vibe: Alive with rhythm, spice, and soul — a joyful feast where the Swahili Coast comes alive through flavor, story,
and the spirit of Black Joy. 🌍🔥

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Burger Night | Bun Believable 🍔
Nov
13

Burger Night | Bun Believable 🍔

✨ Burger Night ✨

Alpha Gal? You’ve got options — always, at Black Joy Kitchen. 💛

🔥 Expect: Whiskey Bacon • McLovin’ • Chicken Sando • Salmon Burger • Black Bean Burger
— each stacked with love, served with joy.

Reserve your Table by clicking on the
“Reserve Now” tab on our Website

✨ The Vibe: Grilled with love, stacked with soul — a burger night where comfort meets creativity, the Black Joy way.

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BrunchBQ & Beats with Dj Smooth B
Nov
16

BrunchBQ & Beats with Dj Smooth B

✨🔥 BRUNCH. BEATS. BLACK JOY. 🔥✨

Black Joy Kitchen is bringing the island heat all year long on Martha’s Vineyard with BrunchBQ & Beats. From 10 AM–1 PM (Brunch Service Ends @ 3 PM), the legendary @djsmoothb is spinning the soundtrack while our kitchen serves smoky, soulful plates that taste like love, community, and pure joy.

This isn’t just brunch—it’s a whole vibe. 🌴💛
Good food. Good music. Good people. Nothing but joy.

⚡️Seats are LIMITED and will move fast—reserve yours now under the Reservations tab on our website.

Let’s gather. Let’s eat. Let’s celebrate. Let’s spread that Black Joy. ✨

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Burger Night | Bun Believable 🍔
Nov
20

Burger Night | Bun Believable 🍔

✨ Burger Night ✨

Alpha Gal? You’ve got options — always, at Black Joy Kitchen. 💛

🔥 Expect: Whiskey Bacon • McLovin’ • Chicken Sando • Salmon Burger • Black Bean Burger
— each stacked with love, served with joy.

Reserve your Table by clicking on the
“Reserve Now” tab on our Website

✨ The Vibe: Grilled with love, stacked with soul — a burger night where comfort meets creativity, the Black Joy way.

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BrunchBQ & Beats with Dj Smooth B
Nov
23

BrunchBQ & Beats with Dj Smooth B

✨🔥 BRUNCH. BEATS. BLACK JOY. 🔥✨

Black Joy Kitchen is bringing the island heat all year long on Martha’s Vineyard with BrunchBQ & Beats. From 10 AM–1 PM (Brunch Service Ends @ 3 PM), the legendary @djsmoothb is spinning the soundtrack while our kitchen serves smoky, soulful plates that taste like love, community, and pure joy.

This isn’t just brunch—it’s a whole vibe. 🌴💛
Good food. Good music. Good people. Nothing but joy.

⚡️Seats are LIMITED and will move fast—reserve yours now under the Reservations tab on our website.

Let’s gather. Let’s eat. Let’s celebrate. Let’s spread that Black Joy. ✨

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Family Meal Friday is BACK!
Dec
5

Family Meal Friday is BACK!

Join Us for Family Meal Friday! 🍽️✨

If you’d like a seat at the table, submit your request now—space is limited! We can’t wait to share a meal. 💛 #FamilyMealFriday

Black Joy Kitchen invites back for Family Meal Friday on November 7th—a night to gather, share, and enjoy a delicious, budget-friendly meal together.

This Week’s Theme: Coming Soon!
(vegan & vegetarian options available).

💰 Suggested price: $25 per family—but this event is PAY WHAT YOU CAN ($1-$???).

Inspired by the restaurant tradition of “family meal” and the communal spirit of sharing, Family Meal Fridays are meant to bring our community together for a warm, kid-friendly dinner during the off-season.

🔗 RSVP required—Reserve Now Tab
All are welcome. Let’s break bread, share joy, and build community. ❤️

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Family Meal Friday is BACK!
Nov
7

Family Meal Friday is BACK!

Join Us for Family Meal Friday! 🍽️✨

If you’d like a seat at the table, submit your request now—space is limited! We can’t wait to share a meal. 💛 #FamilyMealFriday

Black Joy Kitchen invites back for Family Meal Friday on November 7th—a night to gather, share, and enjoy a delicious, budget-friendly meal together.

This Week’s Theme: Coming Soon!
(vegan & vegetarian options available).

💰 Suggested price: $25 per family—but this event is PAY WHAT YOU CAN ($1-$???).

Inspired by the restaurant tradition of “family meal” and the communal spirit of sharing, Family Meal Fridays are meant to bring our community together for a warm, kid-friendly dinner during the off-season.

🔗 RSVP required—Reserve Now Tab
All are welcome. Let’s break bread, share joy, and build community. ❤️

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Burger Night | Bun Believable 🍔
Nov
6

Burger Night | Bun Believable 🍔

✨ Burger Night ✨

Alpha Gal? You’ve got options — always, at Black Joy Kitchen. 💛

🔥 Expect: Whiskey Bacon • McLovin’ • Chicken Sando • Salmon Burger • Black Bean Burger
— each stacked with love, served with joy.

Reserve your Table by clicking on the
“Reserve Now” tab on our Website

✨ The Vibe: Grilled with love, stacked with soul — a burger night where comfort meets creativity, the Black Joy way.

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Chef’s Table | Noite Brasileira   (“Brazilian Night”)
Nov
5

Chef’s Table | Noite Brasileira (“Brazilian Night”)

Chef’s Table
Noite Brasileira(“Brazilian Night”)
A continuance of Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series

DINNER Starts at 6 PM SHARP!


Reserve your Table for this Limited Seating
by clicking on the “Reserve Now” tab on our Website.

$65 per guest prix fixe menu.

Saudade: A Brazilian Feast

FIRST COURSE
Pão de Queijo

Brazilian Cheese Bread

Crispy outside, soft & cheesy inside!
GF | NG | V

SECOND COURSE
Carne de Panela com

Polenta Braised Beef with Creamy Polenta

Tender beef slowly cooked in a rich sauce, served over buttery polenta

GF | NF

THIRD COURSE
Estrogonofe de Frango

Chicken Stroganoff

Brazilian-style creamy chicken served with rice & crispy potato sticks

NF

FOURTH COURSE
Escondidinho de Legumes

Vegetable Shepherd's Pie

Comforting mashed potatoes layered with sautéed vegetables & melted cheese
GF | NF


DESSERT COURSE
Musse de Morango ou Maracujá
Strawberry or Passion Fruit Mousse

Sweet, creamy, and fruity - the perfect ending!
GF | NF

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BrunchBQ & Beats
Nov
2

BrunchBQ & Beats

✨🔥 BRUNCH. BEATS. BLACK JOY. 🔥✨

Black Joy Kitchen is bringing the island heat all year long on Martha’s Vineyard with BrunchBQ & Beats. From 10 AM–1 PM (Brunch Service Ends @ 3 PM), the legendary @djsmoothb is spinning the soundtrack while our kitchen serves smoky, soulful plates that taste like love, community, and pure joy.

This isn’t just brunch—it’s a whole vibe. 🌴💛
Good food. Good music. Good people. Nothing but joy.

⚡️Seats are LIMITED and will move fast—reserve yours now under the Reservations tab on our website.

Let’s gather. Let’s eat. Let’s celebrate. Let’s spread that Black Joy. ✨

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Freaky Friday Halloween Party
Oct
31

Freaky Friday Halloween Party

🎃 FREAKY FRIDAY at Black Joy Kitchen! 👻
Thursday, October 31st | Starting at 4 PM

A night where flavor meets fright! Join us for a spooktacular Halloween celebration filled with good eats, great vibes, and ghoulish fun for the whole family. 🕸️✨

👻 $25 per person – includes our all-you-can-eat spooky buffet 🧙🏾‍♀️🍽️ and 1 drink ticket (or 2 for our amazing teachers! 🍸🍷🍺).
Cocktails, mocktails, beer, or wine — your choice!

🧛🏾‍♀️ Kids eat free! Bring the little ones dressed in their Halloween best — we can’t wait to see all the tiny ghosts, goblins, witches, superheroes, KOPDemonHunters, Elphaba, Glinda, Labubu, and more! 🎭

So grab your crew, dress to impress (or distress!), and come ready for a frightfully delicious night at Black Joy Kitchen.

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BrunchBQ & Beats
Oct
26

BrunchBQ & Beats

✨🔥 BRUNCH. BEATS. BLACK JOY. 🔥✨

Black Joy Kitchen is bringing the island heat all year long on Martha’s Vineyard with BBQ Brunch & Beats. From 10A–1P, the legendary @djsmoothb is spinning the soundtrack while our kitchen serves smoky, soulful plates that taste like love, community, and pure joy.

This isn’t just brunch—it’s a whole vibe. 🌴💛
Good food. Good music. Good people. Nothing but joy.

⚡️Seats are LIMITED and will move fast—reserve yours now under the Reservations tab on our website.

Let’s gather. Let’s eat. Let’s celebrate.
Let’s spread that Black Joy. ✨

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BBQ Brunch & Beats
Oct
19

BBQ Brunch & Beats

✨🔥 BRUNCH. BEATS. BLACK JOY. 🔥✨

Black Joy Kitchen is bringing the island heat all year long on Martha’s Vineyard with BBQ Brunch & Beats. From 11A–2P, the legendary @djsmoothb is spinning the soundtrack while our kitchen serves smoky, soulful plates that taste like love, community, and pure joy.

This isn’t just brunch—it’s a whole vibe. 🌴💛
Good food. Good music. Good people. Nothing but joy.

⚡️Seats are LIMITED and will move fast—reserve yours now under the Reservations tab on our website.

Let’s gather. Let’s eat. Let’s celebrate.
Let’s spread that Black Joy. ✨

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BBQ Brunch & Beats
Oct
12

BBQ Brunch & Beats

✨🔥 BRUNCH. BEATS. BLACK JOY. 🔥✨

Black Joy Kitchen is bringing the island heat all year long on Martha’s Vineyard with BBQ Brunch & Beats. From 11A–2P, the legendary @djsmoothb is spinning the soundtrack while our kitchen serves smoky, soulful plates that taste like love, community, and pure joy.

This isn’t just brunch—it’s a whole vibe. 🌴💛
Good food. Good music. Good people. Nothing but joy.

⚡️Seats are LIMITED and will move fast—reserve yours now under the Reservations tab on our website.

Let’s gather. Let’s eat. Let’s celebrate.
Let’s spread that Black Joy. ✨

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Chef’s Table : Yard to Table ~ Jerk to Joy
Oct
8

Chef’s Table : Yard to Table ~ Jerk to Joy

Chef’s Table with Chef Meleaca

Yard to Table: Jerk & Joy
A continuance of Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series

1️⃣ Ackee & Saltfish with Johnny Cakes and Fried Ripe Plantains

Jamaica’s national dish — sautéed ackee and salted codfish — served alongside golden fried dumplings and sweet plantains.
Vegetarian Option: Steamed Callaloo & Cabbage with Fried Dumplings and Fried Ripe Plantains
Ingredients: Escallion, onion, garlic, black pepper, thyme

2️⃣ Jerk Chicken with Festival

Chicken marinated in fragrant herbs and fiery spices, grilled over open flame, and served with festival — sweet fried cornbread dumplings.
(Please note: festival is distinct from traditional fried dumplings.)
Ingredients: Scotch bonnet pepper, scallions, thyme, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, jerk seasoning & spices
Festival: Flour, cornmeal, sugar
Sauces on the side: Ketchup and house jerk sauce

3️⃣ Curry Chicken or Curry Chickpeas with Rice & Peas or White Rice

Tender chicken (or chickpeas) simmered in rich Jamaican curry broth — hearty, aromatic, and deeply comforting.
Ingredients: Jamaican curry powder, onion, scallions, carrots, Irish potatoes, ginger, garlic, seasonings

4️⃣ Jamaican Cornmeal Pudding with Rum Sauce

A sweet, moist, island-classic dessert drizzled with rum sauce — warm, spiced, and perfectly joyful.
Ingredients: Fine cornmeal, coconut milk, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla

The Vibe: Where island roots meet soulful celebration — a joyful, flavorful journey from yard to table.

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BBQ Brunch & Beats
Sep
28

BBQ Brunch & Beats

✨🔥 BRUNCH. BEATS. BLACK JOY. 🔥✨

Black Joy Kitchen is bringing the island heat all year long on Martha’s Vineyard with BrunchBQ & Beats. From 10A–1P, the legendary @djsmoothb is spinning the soundtrack while our kitchen serves smoky, soulful plates that taste like love, community, and pure joy.

This isn’t just brunch—it’s a whole vibe. 🌴💛
Good food. Good music. Good people. Nothing but joy.

⚡️Seats are LIMITED and will move fast—reserve yours now under the Reservations tab on our website.

Let’s gather. Let’s eat. Let’s celebrate.
Let’s spread that Black Joy. ✨

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