EatOkra held its inaugural Culinary Creatives Conference, shifting its work from the app to in-person for a day, in one of its largest initiatives yet.
Taking place at Metropolitan Pavilion in lower Manhattan, a roster of activities filled the nine-hour event, including panel discussions, cooking demos, and food tastings.
Most importantly, it was a chance for Black food entrepreneurs to gain exposure and network with others in the food industry.
EatOkra CEO and co-founder Anthony Edwards Jr. said the event has been years in the making.
“It’s like the grand vision of having conversations that are important that we have in our community — important around education and finance and how we build businesses together,” he said.
For vendors, the event was an opportunity to expand their reach. “What’s good is we’re here showcasing ice cream, but next to us is another brand,” said NYC native Michael J. Cole, owner of Mikey Likes It Ice Cream, at his ice cream…
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