{"id":29642,"date":"2026-01-29T17:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T22:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmont.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=29642"},"modified":"2026-02-02T16:29:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T21:29:31","slug":"black-owned-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/blog\/eat-drink\/black-owned-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"Black-Owned Restaurants and Eateries to Patronize During Black History Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-29644 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"772\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sheba.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sheba.png 815w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sheba-300x284.png 300w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sheba-768x727.png 768w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Sheba-320x303.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-february-is-black-history-month-a-great-time-to-support-the-many-black-owned-restaurants-and-eateries-in-montgomery-county-maryland-with-cuisines-ranging-from-smoky-american-barbecue-to-authentic-ethiopian-to-tropical-caribbean-these-restaurants-represent-some-of-the-great-culinary-diversity-and-global-flavors-that-make-montgomery-county-s-food-scene-so-unique\">February is Black History Month, a great time to support the many Black-owned <a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurants and eateries<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/cultural-connections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montgomery County, Maryland<\/a>. With cuisines ranging from smoky American barbecue to authentic Ethiopian to tropical Caribbean, these restaurants represent some of the great culinary diversity and global flavors that make Montgomery County\u2019s food scene so unique.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fried Catfish Sandwich with hot sauce. Egusi soup with Fufu. Sweet Potatoes, Mac n&#8217; Cheese, and Cornbread. Jamaican Jerk Wings. These are some of the must-haves of African, West African, and African-American cuisines that are cherished even more during Black History Month. Let&#8217;s celebrate the spices, seasonings, crispiness, and comfort these dishes bring. Find a restaurant below and try these recommended dishes not just for Black History Month, but year-round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-african-cuisine\"><strong>African Cuisine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-29647\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"816\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Beteseb.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Beteseb.png 816w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Beteseb-300x291.png 300w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Beteseb-768x745.png 768w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Beteseb-320x311.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beteseb Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beteseb-restaurant-8201-georgia-avenue-silver-spring\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats-directory\/beteseb-restaurant\/\">Beteseb Restaurant<\/a><br>8201 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Beteseb is a family-owned restaurant that serves authentic Ethiopian food. In addition to their meat-based menu options, they also offer a selection of vegetarian and vegan entrees. \u00a0Make sure to try their tibs or kitfo. Locals even come for their breakfast. We recommend trying the Kinche Combo, which features cracked wheat and seasonings, scrambled eggs, and Chechebsa, flat whole bread with homemade spices, mixed with butter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-black-lion-cafe-9705-traville-gateway-drive-rockville-8240-fenton-street-unit-a-amp-b-silver-spring\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats-directory\/black-lion-cafe\/\">Black Lion Caf\u00e9<\/a><br>9705 Traville Gateway Drive, Rockville<br>8240 Fenton Street, Unit A&amp;B, Silver Spring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Black Lion Caf\u00e9 serves 100% fair trade Ethiopian coffee, as well as tea and pastries. Make sure to try a piping hot cup of their signature blend.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Eko-House-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Eko-House-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Eko-House-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Eko-House-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Eko-House-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Eko-House-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Eko-House-320x213.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mansa-kunda-8000-flower-avenue-takoma-park\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats-directory\/mansa-kunda\/\">Mansa Kunda<\/a><br>8000 Flower Avenue, Takoma Park<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mansa Kunda honors the diversity and food of West Africa. About 90% of their menu can be made vegetarian upon request. Get the Turnover starters that include either beef, fish, shrimp, or veggie, served with a chili sauce. For something authentic, order the Shito Flatbread, where the original recipe comes from the Ga tribe in Ghana. Make sure to try their Afra, a popular street food in Senegal and Gambia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jolloff-etcetra-11237-new-hampshire-avenue-silver-spring\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats-directory\/jolloff-etcetera\/\">Jolloff Etcetra<\/a><br>11237 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At Jolloff Etcetra, you can find authentic Nigerian food right in Silver Spring. Try Oha, a popular soup from Eastern Nigeria featuring oha leaf and other spices, served with pounded yam. Or, get their Jollof Rice, a yummy dish featuring assorted meats like chicken, beef, or fish. Get a refreshing Malta Guinness, a non-alcoholic malt beverage with a rich blend of malt and caramel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rainbow-african-restaurant-312-b1-e-diamond-avenue-gaithersburg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats-directory\/rainbow-african-restaurant\/\">Rainbow African Restaurant<\/a><br>312\/B1 E Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Rainbow African Restaurant\u2019s unique blend of spices and sauces, combined with the authentic ingredients they secure, brings out the flavors of Ghana and West Africa. Make sure to try one of their banku dishes, a staple of Ghanaian cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-29649\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"817\" height=\"812\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Roger-Miller-Restaurant.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Roger-Miller-Restaurant.png 817w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Roger-Miller-Restaurant-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Roger-Miller-Restaurant-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Roger-Miller-Restaurant-768x763.png 768w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Roger-Miller-Restaurant-320x318.png 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roger Miller Restaurant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-roger-miller-restaurant-939-bonifant-street-silver-spring\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/?post_type=gd_mocoeats&amp;p=36198&amp;preview=true\">Roger Miller Restaurant<\/a><br>939 Bonifant Street, Silver Spring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your fill of West African food at Roger Miller\u2019s. The current owner is an immigrant from Togo, and his first employment in the US was at the restaurant back in the late 1980s. Make sure to order the egusi stew with fufu, a favorite of many customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sheba-ethiopian-restaurant-5071-nicholson-lane-rockville\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats-directory\/sheba\/\">Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant<\/a><br>5071 Nicholson Lane, Rockville<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant\u2019s menu encompasses the wide diversity found in Ethiopia, which is home to more than 80 different ethnic groups, many of which have their own languages. Popular dishes, like their tofu dulet, are marked with a star on the menu, so first-timers know what to try. The owner of Sheba, even sells her ingera chips at local organic markets. They come in different flavors like the original spices, a sweet cinnamon and sugar, and spicy version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-american-cuisine\"><strong>American Cuisine<br><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-image-29650\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/All-Set-Restaurant-Bar-Blackened-Ribeye-747x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/All-Set-Restaurant-Bar-Blackened-Ribeye-747x1024.jpg 747w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/All-Set-Restaurant-Bar-Blackened-Ribeye-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/All-Set-Restaurant-Bar-Blackened-Ribeye-768x1052.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/All-Set-Restaurant-Bar-Blackened-Ribeye-1121x1536.jpg 1121w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/All-Set-Restaurant-Bar-Blackened-Ribeye-234x320.jpg 234w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/All-Set-Restaurant-Bar-Blackened-Ribeye.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All Set Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-all-set-restaurant-amp-bar-8630-fenton-street-plaza-5-silver-spring\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats-directory\/all-set-restaurant-bar\/\">All Set Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/a><br>8630 Fenton Street, Plaza 5, Silver Spring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>All Set Restaurant &amp; Bar puts a contemporary Southern-style BBQ twist on traditional New England coastal cuisine. Even though they are known for their delicious seafood dishes, don\u2019t skip the blackened ribeye steak. They are a happy-hour favorite with $1 oysters on the half shell, and $8 to $10 cocktails, including their lemon drops and Boston Tea Party cocktail with tea-infused vodka and lemonade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-matchbox-1699-rockville-pike-rockville-md-7278-woodmont-avenue-bethesda-md-919-ellsworth-drive-silver-spring-md\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats-directory\/matchbox\/#post_content\">Matchbox<\/a><br>1699 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD<br>7278 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD<br>919 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Matchbox is a Black-owned restaurant located in several places throughout the DMV, including Rockville, Bethesda, and Silver Spring. Enjoy a warm and lively atmosphere with wood-fired pizzas and American cuisine. Their indoor and outdoor seating is fitted for visitors throughout the season. And on the weekend, enjoy a bottomless brunch buffet that&#8217;s family-friendly with unique offerings like cotton candy, popcorn, and a waffle bar. For adults, get their mix and match bottoms up bar that is $25 per person and includes old fashioned, mimosas your way, strawberry lemon drop martini, espresso martini, matchbox bloody mary,  or draft beer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-my-cup-runneth-over-southern-cuisine-8409-snouffer-school-road-gaithersburg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats-directory\/my-cup-runneth-over-southern-cuisine-llc-2\/\">My Cup Runneth Over Southern Cuisine<\/a><br>8409 Snouffer School Road, Gaithersburg<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>My Cup Runneth Over Southern Cuisine was established in 2010 in Mississippi and relocated to Gaithersburg in 2016, where they offer a food truck, a brick-and-mortar location, and a mobile food truck. You can&#8217;t get soul food without getting the fried catfish sandwich. Make sure to pair it with hot sauce and a side of homemade mac n&#8217; cheese, and sweet potatoes with a side of cornbread. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-miss-toya-s-southern-kitchen-225-boardwalk-place-gaithersburg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats-directory\/miss-toyas-southern-kitchen\/\">Miss Toya&#8217;s Southern Kitchen<\/a><br>225 Boardwalk Place, Gaithersburg<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Miss Toya&#8217;s Southern Southern Kitchen is a Black, family-owned, and woman-owned restaurant. Founders Toya Miskiri and Chef Jeff use their southern roots, Cajun cuisine knowledge, and Miss Toya&#8217;s homemade recipes to create their delicious menu. Their Southern Devil Eggs are sweet devilish eggs topped with your choice of golden-fried shrimp or blackened shrimp. We recommend trying the Caribbean Lamb Chops, complete with a side of collard greens and potato salad. If you want something sweet, finish up with their decadent bread pudding or Southern Peach Cobbler. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/468986166_18016129757644488_4071047780162721337_n-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/468986166_18016129757644488_4071047780162721337_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/468986166_18016129757644488_4071047780162721337_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/468986166_18016129757644488_4071047780162721337_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/468986166_18016129757644488_4071047780162721337_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/468986166_18016129757644488_4071047780162721337_n-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/468986166_18016129757644488_4071047780162721337_n-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/468986166_18016129757644488_4071047780162721337_n-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/468986166_18016129757644488_4071047780162721337_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/468986166_18016129757644488_4071047780162721337_n.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Miss Toya&#8217;s Creole House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-miss-toya-s-creole-house-923-ellsworth-drive-silver-spring\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats-directory\/miss-toyas-creole-house\/\">Miss Toya&#8217;s Creole House<\/a><br>923 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Another creation of Miss Toya&#8217;s Southern Kitchen. This restaurant is a tribute to the traditional New Orleans gastronomic culture with an avant-garde touch. They offer lunch, dinner, and brunch to customers. With their brunch, enjoy their Hot Honey Creole Wigs, and Shrimp &amp; Grits with sauteed shrimp, veggies, and a creamy Cajun sauce served over cheesy grits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hardy-s-bbq-7155-wisconsin-avenue-bethesda\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats-directory\/hardys-bbq\/\">Hardy\u2019s BBQ<\/a><br>7155 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hardy\u2019s BBQ is a food truck with a home at the Montgomery Farm Women&#8217;s Cooperative Market, which is open year-round. They are out to redefine barbecue by perfecting the art of smoked meats. Make sure to try their pulled pork sandwich with their homemade barbecue sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-caribbean-cuisine\"><strong>Caribbean Cuisine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-image-29651\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Negril-patty-1024x679.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Negril-patty-1024x679.png 1024w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Negril-patty-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Negril-patty-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Negril-patty-320x212.png 320w, https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Negril-patty.png 1224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Negril The Jamaican Eatery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-negril-the-jamaican-eatery-965-thayer-avenue-silver-spring\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats-directory\/negril-the-jamaican-eatery\/\">Negril The Jamaican Eatery<\/a><br>965 Thayer Avenue, Silver Spring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Negril is a fast-casual, authentic Jamaican eatery that serves up a taste of the island. Every bite contains bold foods and flavors. Make sure to try their beef, chicken, shrimp, or vegetable patties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-little-island-kitchen-10003-stedwick-road-gaithersburg\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats-directory\/little-island-kitchen\/\">Little Island Kitchen<\/a><br>10003 Stedwick Road, Gaithersburg<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Little Island Kitchen is a Caribbean spot in Gaithersburg with dishes like oxtails, rice and peas, and mac and cheese. Another crowd favorite is their fried chicken and jerk chicken alfredo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-island-quizine-13881-c-outline-drive-silver-spring\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats-directory\/island-quizine\/\">Island Quizine<\/a><br>13881-C Outline Drive, Silver Spring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another Jamaican restaurant offering the flavors of the island right in Silver Spring. Island Quizine immerses customers with fiery jerk chicken, curry goat, and rice and beans. They have vegetarian, vegan, and pescatarian options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-island-pride-jamaican-restaurant-823-hungerford-drive-rockville\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/moco-eats-directory\/island-pride\/\">Island Pride Jamaican Restaurant<\/a><br>823 Hungerford Drive, Rockville<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Rockville, Island Pride Jamaican Restaurant is a healthy restaurant that doesn&#8217;t sacrifice taste and flavor. All of their dishes are made from scratch with traditional Jamaican cooking methods. Their menu is 100% authentic Jamaican. Get an order of the popular Jerk Wings that are made with their traditionally made Jamaican Jerk sauce made with scotch bonnet peppers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-looking-for-more-ways-to-celebrate-black-history-month-in-montgomery-county-attend-these-special-events-and-experiences-all-february-long-or-take-a-road-trip-to-explore-the-county-s-black-heritage-and-history-sites\">Looking for more ways to celebrate Black History Month in Montgomery County? Attend these <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitmontgomery.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">special events and experiences<\/a> all February long, or take a road trip to explore the county\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/visitmontgomery.com\/explore\/african-american\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Black heritage and history sites<\/a>.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February is Black History Month, a great time to support the many Black-owned restaurants and eateries in Montgomery County, Maryland. With cuisines ranging from smoky American barbecue to authentic Ethiopian to tropical Caribbean, these restaurants represent some of the great culinary diversity and global flavors that make Montgomery County\u2019s food scene so unique. 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