✨ Black Joy Kitchen’s Latke & Vodka Holiday Affair ✨
This Wednesday, December 17th • 5–8 PM • $50 at the door

Step into an evening of winter elegance and soulful warmth as Black Joy Kitchen hosts a holiday gathering designed for connection, comfort, and elevated flavor.

Expect a beautifully curated experience featuring:
⭐ Endless BJK latkes — crisp, golden, and crafted with love
⭐ Signature holiday cocktails — refined, bold, and celebratory
⭐ Bright, crafted mocktails — luxe, festive, and inclusive
⭐ A welcoming community atmosphere — where every guest belongs

Wrapped in the glow of the season, this affair invites you to slow down, savor, and share in joyful abundance.

Join us as we celebrate together — with intention, with warmth, and with Black Joy at the center.
We can’t wait to welcome you. ✨

✨🔥 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. ✨

Black Joy Kitchen’s Supper Club

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

$100 Per Guest

Details Coming Soon!

Chef’s Table | Darjeeling Express: From Goa To Bhutan ✨

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 across the breathtaking arc from Goa to Bhutan, where coastal heat meets mountain calm, spices unfold, as stories whispered across generations, and every dish carries the soul of its landscape. A feast where warmth, wonder, and wanderlust meet on one unforgettable plate. 🇮🇳✨🏔️ ✨

$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. ✨

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 December 5th—a night to gather, share, and enjoy a delicious, budget-friendly meal together.

This Week’s Theme: Taco Takeover
Taco Takeover is coming to Black Joy Kitchen!
Think classic hard shells + next-level handhelds you’ve never tasted before.
Full menu drops soon — stay hungry. 🌮🔥

(vegan & vegetarian, alpha-gal-friendly 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. ❤️

A Journey to Turkey: Turkish Dervish ✨

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 drift into Turkey, where flavors dance in circles, spices bloom like prayers in the air, and every dish spins a story older than memory. 🇹🇷✨

$75 Per Guest

✨ First Course: Mezze

A shared invitation to the table — warm flatbread, soft and fragrant, ready to scoop up cooling tzatziki, jewel-toned beet hummus, and a fiery hot pepper spread that wakes up every sense. A colorful, vibrant welcome to the journey ahead.

✨ Second Course: Cucumber, Tomato & Island Herb Salad

Crisp cucumbers and ripe tomatoes tossed with bright island herbs — a bowl of cool, refreshing brightness that cuts through the richness and resets your palate like a gentle ocean breeze.

✨ Third Course: The Feast

Cumin-Scented Rice
Fluffy grains perfumed with warm cumin, carrying the aroma of spice markets and sun-soaked streets.

Lamb Meatballs
Tender, seasoned, and kissed with heat — little orbs of comfort that melt the moment they meet the tongue.

Chicken Shawarma
Slow-marinated, deeply spiced, and roasted until irresistibly juicy. A swirl of warmth in every bite.

Falafel & Grilled Tomatoes
Falafel, crisp on the outside and herbaceous within, paired with charred tomatoes that burst with smoky sweetness — a plant-powered duet.

✨ Dessert: Sweet Ending

Baklava
Flaky layers of pastry, honey, and nuts woven together in golden harmony — a dessert that shatters softly and finishes sweet.

Honey Pistachio Ice Cream
Creamy, floral, and studded with pistachio — a cool, dreamy contrast to the warmth of the baklava.
(Nut-free option available)

✨ The Vibe: Get ready for silky dips, warm breads, and spice blends that swirl around your senses like a Dervish in motion. This one’s bold, aromatic, soulful, and full of joy

— everything Turkey brings to the table. 🇹🇷✨

✨🔥 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. ✨

✨ 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.

🌍✨ Chef’s Table | A Journey to Vietnam: An Ode to Auntie Mai ✨

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 travel to Vietnam — where fragrant herbs meet simmering broths, and every dish carries a story of family, memory, and soulful connection. 🇻🇳✨.

Menu | $65 Per Guest

Black Girl Pho

Sticky Rice With Nuoc Măm

Banh Xèo 

Claypot Caramel Chicken

Stir-Fried Curry Noodles
 
Banana Leaf Wrapped Fish

Fried Bananas

✨ The Vibe: Alive with fragrance, memory, and soul — a joyful feast where Vietnam’s streets and kitchens come alive through flavor, story, and the spirit of 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. ✨

✨ 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.

🌍✨ 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. 🌍🔥

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. ❤️

✨ 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.

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

✨🔥 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. ✨

🎃 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.

✨🔥 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. ✨

Chef’s Table with Chef Ting

DINNER Starts at 6 PM SHARP!

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

Saffron Dreams: Chef’s Table from Persia

A continuance of Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series

✨🔥 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. ✨

Chef’s Table with Chef Kwasi

Threads of Flavor: Ghana
A continuance of Black Joy Kitchen’s Chef’s Table Series

✨ The Vibe: Where island roots meet soulful celebration — a joyful, flavorful journey from From Gold Coast to Table.

✨🔥 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. ✨

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.

Stay Tuned for more details on our 2nd Chef’s Table event at Black Joy Kitchen!

✨🔥 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. ✨