The Juneteenth restaurant crawl in Brooklyn features local eateries like Brooklyn Beso, known for its signature oxtail mac and cheese. The crawl, running through June 19, highlights Black-owned businesses and encourages community support. Owners and diners express the significance of food as a cultural celebration, with particular attention to honoring the legacy of Juneteenth, emphasizing liberation and the importance of remembering the struggles of ancestors. The event is designed to inspire future generations of entrepreneurs while promoting a vibrant local food scene.
"It is the right amount of cheese, the right amount of pasta. And then the oxtail, which is one of my favorites, is also very good."
"It's so important to celebrate that day. Everyone fought for it. Our ancestors fought for it."
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