Started to honor his mother and fellow baker, who died of breast cancer in 2012, Val’s delicious, creative cheesecakes can be found in two Dallas locations and one in Fort Worth that due to COVID-19, is currently closed. Choose from slices, whole cheesecakes and jars. There’s even an option to have your event catered.

If you want true BBQ or classic Soul Food, this often overlooked spot is worth a try. Ribs, veggies, greens, broccoli cheese rice casserole, candied yams, mac ‘n’ cheese and more.

The owners of this popular Jamaican restaurant want their patrons to taste the memories of growing up in Spanish Town with every bite. Favorite menu items include jerk chicken, fried plantains, curry dishes and Mama Joyce’s fried chicken and plenty of fun Caribbean-inspired drinks for the adults.

The owners of this popular Jamaican restaurant want their patrons to taste the memories of growing up in Spanish Town with every bite. Favorite menu items include jerk chicken, fried plantains, curry dishes and Mama Joyce’s fried chicken and plenty of fun Caribbean-inspired drinks for the adults.

Family-owned for more than 20 years, this is reported to be the best Ethiopian food in all of DFW. Big servings of menu items include Doro wat, kitfo, Yebag wat and more.

A professional tutoring service for elementary school kids, Academia is currently offering virtual lessons for kids in light of COVID-19.

The Dock Bookshop is the largest African American owned full service bookstore in Texas and the Southwest, which opened in 2008.

Mama Moore’s takes its popcorn seriously. Flavors include bacon and cheddar, caramel apple, dill pickle, ebony and ivory and more.

This former gas station-turned-BBQ-joint is know for their pork spare ribs, loaded baked potatoes and famous buttermilk pie.