Soul Food Stroll: Linking Black Business, Thriving Together

By Chef Rene Johnson

This event is in honor of Black Business Month, so come celebrate with us!

Date and time

Location

HELLA BEES

2340 Harrison Street Oakland, CA 94612

Agenda

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Soul Food Stroll: Black Business Edition

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Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Soul Food Stroll: Linking Black Business, Thriving Together

𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙚: SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025

𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Hella Bees 2340 Harrison Street Oakland CA 94612

What to Expect:

  • A Culinary Journey: Stroll through activated streets like Shrimp and Grits Lane and Chicken and Waffles Way, where local chefs will be serving up their soulful creations.
  • Black Business Vendor Row: Discover and support local fashion, wellness, and more from a curated selection of Black-owned businesses.
  • Live Entertainment: Enjoy culinary storytelling, live music, and interactive community moments, including live interviews hosted by MC Cathy Adams.
  • Blackberry Soul VIP Lounge: Indulge in an exclusive tasting lounge featuring small bites from us.

Soul Food Stroll Menu:

  • Biscuits Bar
  • Loaded Grits Bar
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Side Bar
  • Southern Greens Bar
  • Cobbler and Ice Cream Bar

Note: Kids 12 and under eat free with an adult purchase. Seating is limited!

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Disclaimer:

Please arrive on time! Thank you for your cooperation!

At Blackberry Soul Fine Catering, led by Chef Rene, we’ve been bringing elevated soul food to the Bay Area for over 15 years. We’re excited to welcome you back to our Soul Food Stroll series!

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Chef Rene Johnson

Transport yourself to Chef Rene’s kitchen as she makes a aromatic vegan soul food soiree. She put sher twist on it, and it will make you want to shout! Explore the vibrant flavors of soul food cooking while learning techniques for plant-based cooking. This soul food- inspired menu blends fresh ingredients, with rich flavors elements of soul food cooking.

In this 90-minute Zoom cooking class, you’ll cook along with Chef Rene. You will begin your culinary adventure by preparing a creamy delicious vegan mac and cheese, vegan African inspired collards greens, vegan take you back down memory lane meatlloaf that is savory and full of soul , finish strong with the best vegan cornbread you ever bit into.

Once you register, you’ll receive an email from Chef Rene including the class recipes, kitchen tools needed, and prep ahead homework.

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