Chef’s Table | Riding the Dragon
Feb
11

Chef’s Table | Riding the Dragon

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

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“Dinner in the Dark” A Valentine’s Day Dinner Experience!
Feb
14

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

“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
Menu Drops Soon!
You will not be disappointed.

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BrunchBQ & Beats with Dj Smooth B
Feb
15

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 @ 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. ✨

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BrunchBQ & Beats with Dj Smooth B
Feb
8

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 @ 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. ✨

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From the Sideline to the Table
Feb
7

From the Sideline to the Table

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! 🙌🏾

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Chef’s Table | Trinidad & Tobago
Feb
4

Chef’s Table | Trinidad & Tobago

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+

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BrunchBQ & Beats with Dj Smooth B
Feb
1

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 @ 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. ✨

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Chef’s Table | Ndebele Feast (South Africa)
Jan
31

Chef’s Table | Ndebele Feast (South Africa)

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+

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1st Family Meal Friday of 2026!
Jan
30

1st Family Meal Friday of 2026!

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. ❤️

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Chef’s Table | Stories of Morocco, served course by course.
Jan
21

Chef’s Table | Stories of Morocco, served course by course.

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!

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BrunchBQ & Beats with Dj Smooth B
Jan
18

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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BrunchBQ & Beats with Dj Smooth B
Jan
11

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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Chef’s Table | Awakened by Berbere. Guided by Ethiopian Tradition. ✨
Jan
7

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

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. 🇪🇹✨

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Latke X Vodka HOLIDAY Affair ✨🍸
Dec
17

Latke X Vodka HOLIDAY Affair ✨🍸

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. ✨

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BrunchBQ & Beats with Dj Smooth B
Dec
14

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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Silk Road Supper Club
Dec
13

Silk Road Supper Club

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!

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Chef’s Table | Darjeeling Express: From Goa To bhutan ✨
Dec
10

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

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…

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BrunchBQ & Beats with Dj Smooth B
Dec
7

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, 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. ❤️

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Chef’s Table | A Journey to Turkey: Turkish Dervish✨
Dec
3

Chef’s Table | A Journey to Turkey: Turkish Dervish✨

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. 🇹🇷✨

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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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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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Chef’s Table | A Journey to vietnam
Nov
19

Chef’s Table | A Journey to vietnam

🌍✨ 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. 🇻🇳🔥

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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
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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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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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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