✨🔥 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 @ 2 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. ✨

Chef's “Love Letter” Dinner

Reserve your table for this limited-seating experience
by clicking the “Reserve Now” tab on our website.

Every Saturday night, the kitchen becomes a stage for creativity, memory, & flavor. Chef’s Kiss is a rotating menu guided by the inspiration of the Black Joy Kitchen team
—where culinary imagination meets tradition.

Each week, the chefs dive deep into the richness of the Black Diaspora, serving beloved classics alongside bold new creations. Time-honored recipes, lovingly passed down through generations, mingle with fresh ideas & unexpected pairings. The result is a menu that feels both familiar & exciting—food that honors where we come from while celebrating where we’re going.

No two Saturdays are the same,
but every plate is crafted with care, heritage, & joy.
Come hungry, come curious, & let the kitchen surprise you.

Because when culture, creativity, & community meet at the table… it’s simply chef’s kiss. ✨

All are welcome — come hungry, leave family.


Reserve your seat at BlackJoyKitchen.com before the table fills up.

Gluten-Free, Alpha-Gal Safe options available — and our Vegan & Vegetarian fam are always welcome at the table. 🌱


This week’s menu coming soon…

Past Love Letter Menu ⬇️

Miss Sadie's Vegan Greens
collards, balsamic, pickle juice

V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Sos Pwa
black beans, coconut, sweet plantains, over white rice with
Ms. Paulette’s homemade pickliz  

V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Oyster Mushroom Farrotto
served with a mini Arugula & Kale salad on top
*Dairy-Free Option Available

V/VG*/GF/DF*/NF/AG+*

Golden Beet Salad 
pepitas, lychee balsamic vinaigrette, our specialty BJK smoked salt, and a *goat cheese kiss

V | VG*| GF | NF | DF*| AG+*

Shrimp Po’ Boy Fritters
golden bites with a little crunch, served over house remoulade.

GF/NF/DF/AG+

BBQ Meatballs 
served over gullah geechee red rice grits
and our special pineapple roasted BBQ sauce

Beef Meatballs: GF/NF/DF
Vegan Meatballs: V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Moqueca
cod fish with a roasted butternut squash 

GF/NF/DF/AG+

Chicken Yassa
classic Senegalese-style chicken with caramelized onions,
citrus, over seasoned rice

GF/NF/DF/AG+

Smoked Pork Rib Platter
plus mouth-watering sides of mac n cheese & greens 

NF

Passion situation
passion fruit, passion fruit, passion fruit

V/GF/NF

Raspberry Mango Pavlova

V/GF/NF/DF/AG+

GF = Gluten Free | NF = Nut Free | DF = Dairy Free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | AG+ = Alpha-gal Friendly

Chef’s Table | Ethiopia
Seatings at 6 & 6:15 PM!

Reserve your table for this limited-seating experience
by clicking the “Reserve Now” tab on our website.

For the next gathering in Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series,
Chef Ting and the Black Joy Kitchen team invite you to a
— a soulful, seasonal, and joy-filled
dining experience you won’t want to miss. 

Limited seats. Real stories. Big flavor. Bigger love.

Click “Reserve Now” to secure your spot for this limited seating!  We can’t wait to welcome you. 

Come as you are. There is a place for you here.
$75 per guest | Prix Fixe, Multi-Course Dinner

Menu
First Course:
Lentil Sambusas
V/VG/NF/DF/AG+

Salad Taybe & TimTim Salad:
a duo of tomato-based salads. One bright and fresh. One roasted and soulful. 
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Gebeta (platter):
Injera, Kik Alecha, Fossolia, Azifa, Atkilt Wat, Ya Abesha Gomen, Tilkil Gomen (a party of vegetarian sides) 
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

With your choice of:
-Lamb Tibs
-Doro Wat (chicken)
-Buticha (chickpea stew)

Sweet Ending
Dabo Kolo
(crunchy fried dough drizzled in African honey)
V/VG*/GF/NF/AG+

BOOK NOW Before your seat is taken!

GF = Gluten Free | NF = Nut Free | DF = Dairy Free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | AG+ = Alpha-gal Friendly

✨🔥 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 @ 2 PM), the legendary DJ Smooth B 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. ✨

Chef's “Love Letter” Dinner

Reserve your table for this limited-seating experience
by clicking the “Reserve Now” tab on our website.

Every Saturday night, the kitchen becomes a stage for creativity, memory, & flavor. Chef’s Kiss is a rotating menu guided by the inspiration of the Black Joy Kitchen team
—where culinary imagination meets tradition.

Each week, the chefs dive deep into the richness of the Black Diaspora, serving beloved classics alongside bold new creations. Time-honored recipes, lovingly passed down through generations, mingle with fresh ideas & unexpected pairings. The result is a menu that feels both familiar & exciting—food that honors where we come from while celebrating where we’re going.

No two Saturdays are the same,
but every plate is crafted with care, heritage, & joy.
Come hungry, come curious, & let the kitchen surprise you.

Because when culture, creativity, & community meet at the table… it’s simply chef’s kiss. ✨

All are welcome — come hungry, leave family.


Reserve your seat at BlackJoyKitchen.com before the table fills up.

Gluten-Free, Alpha-Gal Safe options available — and our Vegan & Vegetarian fam are always welcome at the table. 🌱


This week’s menu coming soon…

Past Love Letter Menu ⬇️

Miss Sadie's Vegan Greens
collards, balsamic, pickle juice

V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Sos Pwa
black beans, coconut, sweet plantains, over white rice with
Ms. Paulette’s homemade pickliz  

V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Oyster Mushroom Farrotto
served with a mini Arugula & Kale salad on top
*Dairy-Free Option Available

V/VG*/GF/DF*/NF/AG+*

Golden Beet Salad 
pepitas, lychee balsamic vinaigrette, our specialty BJK smoked salt, and a *goat cheese kiss

V | VG*| GF | NF | DF*| AG+*

Shrimp Po’ Boy Fritters
golden bites with a little crunch, served over house remoulade.

GF/NF/DF/AG+

BBQ Meatballs 
served over gullah geechee red rice grits
and our special pineapple roasted BBQ sauce

Beef Meatballs: GF/NF/DF
Vegan Meatballs: V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Moqueca
cod fish with a roasted butternut squash 

GF/NF/DF/AG+

Chicken Yassa
classic Senegalese-style chicken with caramelized onions,
citrus, over seasoned rice

GF/NF/DF/AG+

Smoked Pork Rib Platter
plus mouth-watering sides of mac n cheese & greens 

NF

Passion situation
passion fruit, passion fruit, passion fruit

V/GF/NF

Raspberry Mango Pavlova

V/GF/NF/DF/AG+

GF = Gluten Free | NF = Nut Free | DF = Dairy Free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | AG+ = Alpha-gal Friendly

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 April 10th
—a night to gather, share, and enjoy a delicious, budget-friendly meal together.

This Week’s Theme: Little Havana Family Feast | Cuba
(vegan & vegetarian options available).

Croquetas
Ham and Cheese or vegetable and cheese
V*/VG*/GF/NF/DF*/AG+*

Cristianos y Moros
Black beans over white rice
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Platanos Fritos
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Arroz con Pollo o Arroz con Vegetales
rice stir fried with vegetables,  and/or chicken
V*/VG*/GF/NF/DF*/AG+

Ropa Vieja
Seasoned beef, slow cooked until falling apart
GF/NF/DF

Seasoned sweet potatoes with mojo sauce
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Churros
V/VG/NF/DF/AG+

Passionfruit Situation 
V/GF/NF

💰 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 “islanders season.”

🔗 RSVP required—Reserver at BlackJoyKitchen.com
Email or Call Us!

All are welcome. Let’s break bread, share joy,
and build community. ❤️

GF = Gluten Free | NF = Nut Free | DF = Dairy Free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | AG+ = Alpha-gal Friendly

✨🔥 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 @ 2 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. ✨

Chef's “Love Letter” Dinner

Reserve your table for this limited-seating experience
by clicking the “Reserve Now” tab on our website.

Every Saturday night, the kitchen becomes a stage for creativity, memory, & flavor. Chef’s Kiss is a rotating menu guided by the inspiration of the Black Joy Kitchen team
—where culinary imagination meets tradition.

Each week, the chefs dive deep into the richness of the Black Diaspora, serving beloved classics alongside bold new creations. Time-honored recipes, lovingly passed down through generations, mingle with fresh ideas & unexpected pairings. The result is a menu that feels both familiar & exciting—food that honors where we come from while celebrating where we’re going.

No two Saturdays are the same,
but every plate is crafted with care, heritage, & joy.
Come hungry, come curious, & let the kitchen surprise you.

Because when culture, creativity, & community meet at the table… it’s simply chef’s kiss. ✨

All are welcome — come hungry, leave family.


Reserve your seat at BlackJoyKitchen.com before the table fills up.

Gluten-Free, Alpha-Gal Safe options available — and our Vegan & Vegetarian fam are always welcome at the table. 🌱


This week’s menu coming soon…

Past Love Letter Menu ⬇️

Miss Sadie's Vegan Greens
collards, balsamic, pickle juice

V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Sos Pwa
black beans, coconut, sweet plantains, over white rice with
Ms. Paulette’s homemade pickliz  

V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Oyster Mushroom Farrotto
served with a mini Arugula & Kale salad on top
*Dairy-Free Option Available

V/VG*/GF/DF*/NF/AG+*

Golden Beet Salad 
pepitas, lychee balsamic vinaigrette, our specialty BJK smoked salt, and a *goat cheese kiss

V | VG*| GF | NF | DF*| AG+*

Shrimp Po’ Boy Fritters
golden bites with a little crunch, served over house remoulade.

GF/NF/DF/AG+

BBQ Meatballs 
served over gullah geechee red rice grits
and our special pineapple roasted BBQ sauce

Beef Meatballs: GF/NF/DF
Vegan Meatballs: V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Moqueca
cod fish with a roasted butternut squash 

GF/NF/DF/AG+

Chicken Yassa
classic Senegalese-style chicken with caramelized onions,
citrus, over seasoned rice

GF/NF/DF/AG+

Smoked Pork Rib Platter
plus mouth-watering sides of mac n cheese & greens 

NF

Passion situation
passion fruit, passion fruit, passion fruit

V/GF/NF

Raspberry Mango Pavlova

V/GF/NF/DF/AG+

GF = Gluten Free | NF = Nut Free | DF = Dairy Free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | AG+ = Alpha-gal Friendly

Chef’s Table
Ottolenghi x Tamimi X Black Joy,
We Choose Peace, A Most Unusual Seder. 
Seatings at 6 & 6:15 PM!

Reserve your table for this limited-seating experience
by clicking the “Reserve Now” tab on our website.

For the next gathering in Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series,
Chef Ting and the Black Joy Kitchen team invite you to a deeply intentional evening:

Ottolenghi x Tamimi x Black Joy
We Choose Peace: A Most Unusual Seder

This is not a traditional Seder, but a reimagining—one that honors ritual while expanding the table. Rooted in the spirit of gathering, storytelling, and liberation, this evening brings together the culinary voices of Israel, Palestine, Morocco, and the broader diasporic kitchen in a way that feels both reverent and boldly new.

The menu moves across borders with care and clarity—matzoh ball soup that comforts and anchors, vibrant salads layered with citrus and herbs, slow-cooked mejadara, and dishes rich with sumac, honey, and spice. You’ll encounter chraimeh in both sea and soil, roasted vegetables that carry brightness and depth, and a final course kissed with rosewater and memory.

Each plate reflects a conversation—between cultures, histories, and homelands. Between tradition and reinterpretation. Between what has been and what could be.

This evening is about choosing connection over division, presence over performance, and peace as both practice and offering.

At this table, stories are held with care.
Flavors are layered with intention.
And the act of sharing a meal becomes something deeper—an invitation to witness, to reflect, and to gather across difference.

Come as you are. There is a place for you here.

$100 per guest | Prix Fixe, Multi-Course Dinner

Menu
Auntie Joan's Matzoh Ball Soup (Israel)
V/VG/GF*/NF/DF/AG+

Haroseth, Matzoh, Shul and Salade Taybe (Morocco)
V/VG/GF/NF*/DF/AG+

Avocado, Fennel, Mandarin Salad (Israel)
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Mejadara (Morocco)
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Roasted Carrots with Sumac Honey Drizzle (Palestine)
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Walnut Herbed Honey Chicken (Israel)
GF/DF/AG+

Chriameh Salmon (Palestine)
GF/NF/DF/AG+

Chraimeh Cabbage and Artichoke Hearts (Palestine)
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Cracked Corn, Coconut and Marmalade Cakes with Rosewater Syrup (Israel)
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

BOOK NOW Before your seat is taken!

GF = Gluten Free | NF = Nut Free | DF = Dairy Free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | AG+ = Alpha-gal Friendly

Chef’s Table | Tides of Zanzibar & Lamu
Seatings at 6 & 6:15 PM!

Reserve your table for this limited-seating experience
by clicking the “Reserve Now” tab on our website.

For the next gathering in Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series,
Chef Ting and the Black Joy Kitchen team invite you to the table for an evening inspired by the coastal beauty
and layered culinary heritage of Zanzibar and Lamu.

This dinner unfolds like the rhythm of the Indian Ocean—warm, aromatic, and deeply rooted in history.

Expect fragrant spices, slow-simmered stews, grilled seafood, coconut-rich broths, and bright notes of citrus and tamarind—flavors shaped by generations of Swahili cooking and centuries of cultural exchange across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.

Each course tells a story of the islands—where clove and cardamom linger in the air, where rice and fish are transformed
into something deeply soulful, and where recipes are passed down, refined, and shared across tables near and far.

These are flavors that have quietly influenced global cuisine, carried through trade winds and memory.

This is a table rooted in heritage, warmth, and connection.

Plates arrive with intention. Stories unfold naturally.
The evening moves like the tide—steady, generous, and inviting you to savor not just the food,
but the history, the people, and the spirit of the coast.

$75 per guest | Prix Fixe Multi-Course Dinner
Menu
Supu ya Ndizi
A vibrant Tanzanian soup of green plantains and hearty tubers gently simmered in a savory vegetable broth, warm and comforting with every spoonful.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Kachori
Spiced potato balls with a crispy chickpea coating, served with zesty cilantro chutney.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+ 

Kachumbiri Salad
Refreshing East African salad made from chopped tomatoes, onions, chili peppers, cilantro, lime juice, and avocado.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Maharagwe
Slow-Simmered, Creamy coconut beans, gently spiced and comforting.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Cilantro Lime Rice
Fresh and bright, flecked with chopped cilantro, lime zest, savory scallions, and jalapeños for heat.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Samaki na Nazi
Swahili coastal dish featuring tender white fish cooked in a light, creamy coconut sauce and fresh tomatoes, flavored with garlic, ginger, and turmeric.
GF/NF/DF/AG+

Kuku Wa Kupaka
Coconut Chicken Stew — Tender chicken in a rich coconut sauce, infused with coastal spices blending Indian, African, and Far Eastern flavors.
GF/DF/NF/AG+

Mbiiligani Wa Kupaka
Eggplant Stew — Smoky grilled eggplant in a rich coconut sauce, infused with coastal spices blending Indian, African, and Far Eastern flavors.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Vitumbua
Fluffy, golden pancakes kissed with coconut and finished in a delicate cardamom sugar dusting, warm, fragrant, and lightly sweet.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

BOOK NOW Before your seat is taken!

GF = Gluten Free | NF = Nut Free | DF = Dairy Free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | AG+ = Alpha-gal Friendly

✨🔥 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 @ 2 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. ✨

Chef's “Love Letter” Dinner

Reserve your table for this limited-seating experience
by clicking the “Reserve Now” tab on our website.

Every Saturday night, the kitchen becomes a stage for creativity, memory, & flavor. Chef’s Kiss is a rotating menu guided by the inspiration of the Black Joy Kitchen team
—where culinary imagination meets tradition.

Each week, the chefs dive deep into the richness of the Black Diaspora, serving beloved classics alongside bold new creations. Time-honored recipes, lovingly passed down through generations, mingle with fresh ideas & unexpected pairings. The result is a menu that feels both familiar & exciting—food that honors where we come from while celebrating where we’re going.

No two Saturdays are the same,
but every plate is crafted with care, heritage, & joy.
Come hungry, come curious, & let the kitchen surprise you.

Because when culture, creativity, & community meet at the table… it’s simply chef’s kiss. ✨

All are welcome — come hungry, leave family.


Reserve your seat at BlackJoyKitchen.com before the table fills up.

Gluten-Free, Alpha-Gal Safe options available — and our Vegan & Vegetarian fam are always welcome at the table. 🌱


This Week’s Menu Coming Soon…

Last Week’s Menu (March 14th) ⬇️

Miss Sadie's Vegan Greens
collards, balsamic, pickle juice

V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Sos Pwa
black beans, coconut, sweet plantains, over white rice with
Ms. Paulette’s homemade pickliz  

V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Oyster Mushroom Farrotto
served with a mini Arugula & Kale salad on top
*Dairy-Free Option Available

V/VG*/GF/DF*/NF/AG+*

Golden Beet Salad 
pepitas, lychee balsamic vinaigrette, our specialty BJK smoked salt, and a *goat cheese kiss

V | VG*| GF | NF | DF*| AG+*

Shrimp Po’ Boy Fritters
golden bites with a little crunch, served over house remoulade.

GF/NF/DF/AG+

BBQ Meatballs 
served over gullah geechee red rice grits
and our special pineapple roasted BBQ sauce

Beef Meatballs: GF/NF/DF
Vegan Meatballs: V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Moqueca
cod fish with a roasted butternut squash 

GF/NF/DF/AG+

Chicken Yassa
classic Senegalese-style chicken with caramelized onions,
citrus, over seasoned rice

GF/NF/DF/AG+

Smoked Pork Rib Platter
plus mouth-watering sides of mac n cheese & greens 

NF

Passion situation
passion fruit, passion fruit, passion fruit

V/GF/NF

Raspberry Mango Pavlova

V/GF/NF/DF/AG+

GF = Gluten Free | NF = Nut Free | DF = Dairy Free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | AG+ = Alpha-gal Friendly

Chef’s Table | Flavors of Spring
Seatings at 6 & 6:15 PM!

Reserve your table for this limited-seating experience
by clicking the “Reserve Now” tab on our website.

For the next gathering in Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series,
Chef Ting and the Black Joy Kitchen team invite you to the table for an evening celebrating the fresh abundance

and quiet beauty of spring.

This seasonal dinner unfolds like the garden waking—bright citrus, tender greens, sweet stone fruit, and delicate herbs layered into

dishes that feel both comforting and luminous.

Each course is crafted to capture the flavors of the

season at their peak, where vibrant produce meets thoughtful technique and every bite feels like a breath of fresh air.

Expect a graceful progression of plates inspired by the Flavors of Spring menu, featuring dishes like:

✨ Sunrise Salad – roasted stone fruit, tomatoes, avocado, basil, burrata, arugula, lychee vinaigrette
✨ Garden Awakening Risotto – velvet risotto with sweet spring peas & lemon zest
✨ Golden Spring Lemon Herb Chicken or Cod over silky parsnip purée
✨ Lemony Garlic Grilled Artichokes with butternut squash purée
✨ Raspberry Passion Pavlova – cloud-light meringue, berries & bright passionfruit

This is a table rooted in seasonality, warmth, and connection.
Plates arrive thoughtfully. Conversations unfold naturally.
The evening moves gently from one course to the next—inviting you to savor the flavors of spring, the company around you,
and the joy of gathering.

The Vibe: Soft garden tones. Fresh herbs and citrus in the air.
A table that feels both elegant and welcoming—light, vibrant, and full of springtime joy. 🌿🌸

$65 per guest | Prix Fixe Multi-Course Dinner

This Week’s Menu

BOOK NOW Before your seat is taken!

GF = Gluten Free | NF = Nut Free | DF = Dairy Free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | AG+ = Alpha-gal Friendly

✨🔥 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– 2PM (DJ DERN SET FROM 11 AM to 2 PM), DJ Dern 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. ✨

Chef's “Love Letter” Dinner

Saturday Dinner’s RETURN!
Reserve your table for this limited-seating experience
by clicking the “Reserve Now” tab on our website.

Black Joy Kitchen returns… and Chef Ting is writing a

love letter you can taste. 💌🔥

This Saturday, March 14 | 5–9PM, indulge in a decadent à la carte
Love Letter Dinner at Black Joy Kitchen. 



Expect bold, soulful flavors like Sos Pwa, Golden Beet Salad,

Oyster Mushroom Farrotto, Shrimp Po’ Boy Fritters,

Moqueca, Chicken Yassa, Smoked Pork Rib Platters,
and dreamy desserts like Raspberry Mango Pavlova.


Sexy plates. Deep flavor. Pure Joy. ✨🍷


All are welcome — come hungry, leave family.


Reserve your seat at BlackJoyKitchen.com before the table fills up.

Gluten-Free, Alpha-Gal Safe options available — and our Vegan & Vegetarian fam are always welcome at the table. 🌱


Miss Sadie's Vegan Greens
collards, balsamic, pickle juice

V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Sos Pwa
black beans, coconut, sweet plantains, over white rice with
Ms. Paulette’s homemade pickliz  

V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Oyster Mushroom Farrotto
served with a mini Arugula & Kale salad on top
*Dairy-Free Option Available

V/VG*/GF/DF*/NF/AG+*

Golden Beet Salad 

pepitas, lychee balsamic vinaigrette, our specialty BJK smoked salt, and a *goat cheese kiss
V | VG*| GF | NF | DF*| AG+*

Shrimp Po’ Boy Fritters

golden bites with a little crunch, served over house remoulade.

GF/NF/DF/AG+

BBQ Meatballs 
served over gullah geechee red rice grits
and our special pineapple roasted BBQ sauce

Beef Meatballs: GF/NF/DF

Vegan Meatballs: V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Moqueca

cod Fish with a roasted butternut squash 

GF/NF/DF/AG+

Chicken Yassa
classic Senegalese-style chicken with caramelized onions,
citrus, over seasoned rice

GF/NF/DF/AG+

Smoked Pork Rib Platter
plus mouth-watering sides of mac n cheese & greens 

NF

Passion situation
passion fruit, passion fruit, passion fruit

V/GF/NF

Raspberry Mango Pavlova

V/GF/NF/DF/AG+

GF = Gluten Free | NF = Nut Free | DF = Dairy Free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | AG+ = Alpha-gal Friendly

Chef’s Table | Rooted in Culture. Poured with Pride.

Seatings at 6PM and 6:15PM!
Reserve your table for this limited-seating experience
by clicking the “Reserve Now” tab on our website.

Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series is BACK!
Chef Ting and the Black Joy Kitchen team invite you into
a Prix Fixe, multi-course dining experience
celebrating bold pours, beautiful stories, and
flavors that deserve to be honored.

Each course is decadently paired with selections from
our Wine Collection, curated to awaken the senses
and spark conversation.

For those who prefer something equally enchanting yet alcohol-free, a whispered selection of Magical Mocktails will be available—crafted with the same intrigue and intention.

This is your invitation to sip with intention. To gather in joy.
To toast to culture, craft, and community.

Mark your calendars.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to our kitchen.

$125 per person
(includes food and wine pairing)
Limited seating. Indulgence encouraged.
Tap “View Event” to Check out the Menu!

Chef’s Table | Mardi Gras Feast

Seatings at 6PM and 6:15PM!
Reserve your table for this limited-seating experience
by clicking the “Reserve Now” tab on our website.

For the next installment of Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series, Chef Ting and the Black Joy Kitchen team
invite you to gather for a festive feast drawing
from the spirit of the Big Easy
—where flavor moves like a second line
and every dish tells a story.

Expect bold, soulful plates like po’ boy fritters,
deeply simmered gumbo, pillowy beignets, and other
celebratory bites that honor Creole influence, expressive seasoning, and the joy of indulgence.
Heat meets richness. Spice meets comfort.
Every course builds, lingers, and invites you back for more.

Think:
✨ Po’ Boy Fritters + remoulade
✨ Chef Leah’s Shrimp Clemençeau reboot
✨ Root Veg Salad with cornbread croutons
✨ Zulu Queen Red Beans & Rice
✨ NOLA Gumbo + Queen Trinity Greens
✨ Beignets + pear berry tart + more sweet magic

This is a table rooted in abundance and connection.
Plates are shared. Conversations flow.
Steam rises with laughter and stories.
Time slows just enough to savor each bite and each other.
It’s a dinner shaped by intention and play
—where tradition is honored,
creativity is unleashed, and joy is the main ingredient.

The Vibe: Mardi Gras energy. Warm tones.
Big, unapologetic flavor. Shared plates.
An intimate, soulful feast—playful, indulgent,
and overflowing with Black joy. 💜💛💚

$75 per guest | Prix Fixe Multi-Course Dinner

This Week’s Menu

Full Menu Coming Soon - You Won’t Be Disappointed!
BOOK NOW Before your seat is taken!

GF = Gluten Free | NF = Nut Free | DF = Dairy Free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | AG+ = Alpha-gal Friendly

✨🔥 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 @ 2 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. ✨

“Dinner in the Dark”
A Valentine’s Day Dining Experience!

Seatings at 6PM and 6:15PM!
Reserve your table for this limited-seating experience
by clicking the “Reserve Now” tab on our website.

Candlelight flickers, the room hums with anticipation, and suddenly—darkness. Dinner in the Dark is a Valentine’s night where every bite lingers longer, every whisper feels closer, and every laugh lands deeper.

Without sight, your senses take the lead: the clink of glasses, the brush of fingertips, the slow discovery of flavors you swear taste better when you can’t see them coming.

It’s intimate, playful, and just a little mischievous—because nothing sparks connection like leaning into the unknown together.

Playful note: You won’t be asked to guess—blindfolds are included, and the rest unfolds in the dark.

$75 Per Guest Prix Fixe, Multi-Course, Dinner Event
Island Kiss Oysters
or
Velvet Leeks in Mango Coconut Whisper
 Briny oysters—or melting leeks—bathed in mango coconut mignonette.
Sweet, silky, and kissed with brightness, each bite is a slow tropical tease in the dark.
 Oysters GF/NF/DF/AG+ | Leeks GF/NF/DF/V/VG/AG+

Golden Beet Salad
Golden and lychee-marinated smoked beets with peppery arugula and a warm crusted goat cheese* bite
—sweet, earthy, and melting like a slow kiss in the dark.
GF/NF/DF*/V/VG/AG+

Lover’s Risotto
Creamy risotto with tender peas and delicate pearls, finished with Parmesan*
—lush, velvety, and slow on the tongue like a lover’s breath against your neck.
GF/NF/DF*/V/VG/AG+

Liquid Velvet Indulgence
 A sensual ritual where warm, melted chocolate is slowly poured over your hands
—silken, indulgent, unforgettable.

Miso-Glazed Cod or Miso-Glazed Sweet Potato Flower
Miso cod or a Miso-glazed sweet potato flower with hazelnut crunch*, resting on silky parsnip purée and melting greens
—tender, velvety, and made to dissolve slowly on the tongue.
Cod GF/NF*/DF/AG+ | Sweet Potato Flower GF/NF*/DF/V/VG/AG+

Passionfruit Situation or Winter Fruit Tart
 Flavors tempts your mouth with a final tart flavor Passionfruit Situation
or
 Winter fruit tart send you home with warm belly.
Passionfruit GF/NF/V | Winter Tart GF/V/VG

Chef’s Table | Riding The Dragon

Seatings at 6PM and 6:15PM!
Reserve your table for this limited-seating experience
by clicking the “Reserve Now” tab on our website.

For the next installment of Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series,
Chef Ting and the Black Joy Kitchen team
invite you into an intimate, multi-course dining experience
inspired by movement, fire, and transformation.

Riding the Dragon is a culinary journey that leans into bold flavor, layered technique, and ancestral intuition
—where heat meets sweetness, earth meets smoke,
and balance is found through contrast.
This gathering is about momentum: dishes that
unfold slowly, flavors that build and linger,
and a table that becomes a space for connection,
curiosity, and shared joy.

Each course is deeply intentional, celebrating expressive seasoning, fire-kissed elements, and vibrant ingredients
that shine on their own and together. Time stretches. Plates are passed. Stories rise with the steam.
This is a feast meant to be felt as much as tasted—grounding, energizing, and abundant.

The Vibe:
Warm earth tones. Big, unapologetic flavor. Shared plates.
An intimate, soulful feast—bold, playful, and overflowing with Black joy. ✨

$75 per guest | Prix Fixe Multi-Course Dinner

This Week’s Menu

First Course
Huli Huli Wings
GF / NF / AG+

Dancing Cauliflower
V / VG / GF / NF / AG+

Second Course – Baby Dragon
Shrimp Skewers with BJK Lychee Glaze
GF / NF / AG+

Hearts of Palm Skewers with BJK Lychee Glaze
V / VG / GF / NF / AG+

Third Course – Island Treasure
Sautéed Collards & Broccoli Rabe, Garlic, Tamari Glaze
V / VG / GF / NF / AG+

Vegetable Fried Rice
V / VG / GF / NF / AG+

Lamb Char Siu
GF / NF / AG+

Roasted Mushroom Char Siu
V / VG / GF / NF / AG+

Dessert
Fried Bananas with Passionfruit Reduction
V / VG / GF / NF / AG+

GF = Gluten Free | NF = Nut Free | DF = Dairy Free | V = Vegetarian | VG = Vegan | AG+ = Alpha-gal Friendly

✨🔥 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 @ 2 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. ✨

From the Sideline to the Table

Saturday Pre-Game Food! (And dranks!) 🍹

From the Sideline to the Table. 🏈🔥
We teamed up with Sideline Brand to bring some tailgating
energy straight to your plate!
Wings, loaded favorites, and game-day classics, all seasoned with
the Sideline spice blends that you already know and love!

📍 Black Joy Kitchen, Oak Bluffs
🗓 Saturday, February 7
⏰ 5–9 PM
🍽 Dine-in + Take-out available

Pre-orders for take-out will open on the BJK website tomorrow.
Set your reminders NOW! 🙌🏾

Chef’s Table | Trinidad & Tobago

Seatings at 6PM and 6:15PM!
Reserve your table for this limited-seating experience
by clicking the “Reserve Now” tab on our website.

For our next Chef’s Table, Trinidad & Tobago Chef Ting and the Black Joy Kitchen team invite you into an intimate dining experience rooted in the flavors, rhythms, and ancestral memory of Trinidad & Tobago.

A continuation of Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series, this gathering celebrates the cuisine of the twin-island nation — where African, Indigenous, Indian, and Creole influences meet at the table. Slow-simmered stews, fire-kissed dishes, and boldly seasoned plates anchor the experience. Indigenous ingredients shine. Time stretches. Stories unfold.
The table becomes a space of connection, culture, and shared joy.

Each dish reflects the spirit of Trinidad & Tobago cuisine — vibrant, layered, and deeply intentional. This is a feast where history and hospitality intertwine, inviting us to slow down, gather close,
and be nourished in every sense of the word.

The Vibe: Warm earth tones. Big flavor. Shared plates.
An intimate, soulful feast — expressive, abundant, and overflowing with Black joy. ✨🖤🇹🇹

$75 Per Guest Prix Fixe | Multi-Course Dinner Event
First Course
Phoulourie
Light, golden split-pea fritters — crisp on the outside, soft within.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Blue Food with Mango Sour
Steamed taro, yams, and cassava paired with a bright, tangy mango sauce.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Second Course
Macaroni Pie
Baked macaroni layered with rich cheese, herbs, and island spice.
V/NF

Third Course
Buss Up Shut
Flaky, shredded roti — tender, buttery, and made for scooping.
V/NF

Chickpea Curry
Slow-simmered chickpeas in a fragrant, spiced coconut curry.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Chicken Curry
Classic Trinidad-style curry chicken — deeply seasoned and comforting.
GF/DF/NF/AG+

Callaloo
Silky greens blended with coconut milk, herbs, and aromatics.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

Dessert Course
Passion Fruit Situation
A lush, tangy-sweet passion fruit dessert with tropical depth.
V/GF/NF

Warm Spiced Gingerbread
Moist gingerbread infused with warming spices, served gently warm.
V/VG/GF/NF/DF/AG+

✨🔥 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 @ 2 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. ✨

Chef’s Table | Ndebele Feast (South Africa)

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

Chef Ting and the Black Joy Kitchen team invite you into an intimate dining experience rooted in South African tradition,
artistry, and ancestral memory.

A continuation of Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series, this gathering carries us into Ndebele culture — where bold patterns speak, fire and earth guide the kitchen, and food is both ceremony and connection. Slow-cooked dishes anchor the table. Indigenous ingredients shine. Time stretches. Stories unfold.
The table becomes a living archive of heritage, hospitality, and shared joy.

Each dish reflects the spirit of Ndebele cuisine — vibrant, intentional, and deeply grounded. This is a feast where culture and care meet, inviting us to slow down, gather close, and be nourished in every sense of the word.

The Vibe: Earth tones, fire-kissed flavors, shared plates. An intimate, soulful feast — rooted, expressive,
and overflowing with Black joy. ✨🖤🇿🇦

$75 Per Guest Prix Fixe Dinner Event
Menu

1st Course:

Chakalaka
Spicy Bean Melange served with Bread and Veggies
V/VG/GF/NF/AG+

Kachumbari Salad
Zesty Lime Dressing over Perfectly Spiced Tomatoes and Cucumbers
V/VG/GF/NF/AG+

2nd Course:

Isitshulu Pie
Ground Beef or Veggies, Sautéed in the Warm Spices of South Africa, Cinnamon, Allspice, Ginger, and Curry.
Dressed in Potatoes and a Sublime Gravy.
Beef: GF/NF
Veggie: V/GF/NF

3rd Course:

Nyama Esumbeshikile
Lamb or Vegetable Skewers Slow-Roasted over Wood-Fired Charcoal, Drizzled in a Sublime Garlicky Lime Dressing. 
Smoke. Salt. Citrus in your mouth.
Lamb: GF/NF
Veggie: V/GF/NF/AG+

Prawns Moilee
Light Coconut Magical Broth Adorned with Curry, Fresh Tomatoes and Lime
GF/NF/DF/AG+

Matapa Greens
Collards and Pumpkin Leaves in a Coconut Peanut Sauce
V/VG/GF/NF/AG+

Mawkwapheni Grits
Grits like you've NEVER had before…
V/GF/NF/AG+

4th Course:

Malva Pudding
Perhaps the Most Iconic South African Dessert, this is a Sweet, Spongy, and Caramelized Pudding made with
Apricot Jam served warm with a Rich Cream Sauce
V/NF

Spiced Gingerbread with Coconut Lime Cream
V/VG/GF/NF/AG+

Join Us for Family Meal Friday! 🍽️✨

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

Black Joy Kitchen invites you back for Family Meal Friday on January 30th—a night to gather, share, and enjoy a delicious, budget-friendly meal together.

This Week’s Theme: Coming Soon

💰 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. ❤️

Chef’s Table | Morocco

Dinner begins at 6 PM sharp!

Reserve your table for this limited-seating experience
by clicking the “Reserve Now” tab on our website.

Chef Ting and the Black Joy Kitchen team transport you to Morocco for an intimate Chef’s Table experience steeped in warmth, spice, and story.

A continuation of Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series, this gathering carries us across land and time to North Africa, where desert winds meet bustling souks and ancient culinary traditions. Warm spices bloom. Citrus brightens. Slow-braised dishes take center stage. Time softens, conversation deepens, and food becomes a bridge between heritage, hospitality, and memory.

Each dish reflects the soul of Moroccan cooking — layered, intentional, and richly rooted. This is a feast where tradition, joy, and reverence meet, inviting us to exhale, gather close, and be held by the table. ❤️✨

The Vibe: Lantern light, warm spices, shared plates. An intimate, soulful feast — bold, aromatic, and grounded in joy. 🇲🇦✨

$75 per guest
Menu Coming Soon!

✨🔥 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. ✨

✨🔥 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. ✨

Chef’s Table | Awakened by Berbere. Guided by Ethiopian Tradition. ✨

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

A continuation of Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series — this gathering carries us to Ethiopia, tracing a breathtaking journey from the highlands to the hearth. Here, ancient grains meet bold spice, coffee becomes ceremony,
and stories are passed hand to hand, generation to generation.
Each dish holds the rhythm of the land it comes from — rich, intentional, alive.
A feast where heritage, joy, and reverence meet, inviting us to slow down, gather close, and come home to the table.

$75 Per Guest
Menu Coming Soon…

✨The Vibe: Ethiopian highlands, bold spice, quiet depth. An intimate feast — soulful, fragrant, and rooted in joy. 🇪🇹✨