Black CoLabs, The Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland NAACP, and Aramark Sports & Entertainment are proud to present A Taste of Black Cleveland: The Food Showcase 8.0. Thursday, July 16th, from 6-10 PM. Food will be served only during the tasting portion, which will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Guests can sample signature dishes and desserts from 20+ Black-owned establishments. After the tasting, we encourage you to stick around while we tally the votes and announce our A Taste of Black Cleveland 8.0 winners. The eighth annual A Taste of Black Cleveland welcomes the public to celebrate the city’s thriving Black-owned culinary scene. The event shines a spotlight on the diverse culture, cuisine, and live entertainment of our local Black community. Chefs will prepare their signature dishes for guests to sample and vote on, with the winning participants receiving a grand prize. All proceeds from A Taste of Black Cleveland will benefit the participating businesses, the Cavaliers Community Foundation HBCU Scholarship Program, and the Cleveland NAACP.