To honor Black History Month, Mariano's has a line-up of events celebrating influential members in the Black food community in Chicago. They will include, but are not limited to:

Feb. 9th: Mariano's Tastemaker Chef Brian Jupiter

Join Brian Jupiter of Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods and Frontier Chicago to cook and connect at home. Brian will be demonstrating how to make his signature Crawfish Hushpuppies. Sign up here.

Feb. 18th: Local Vendor Essie Marie's with Itiona Scott

Itiona Scott, owner of Essie Marie's Dressings & Marinades, joins Mariano's in a celebration of Black History Month to demonstrate Chile Lemon-Lime Salmon Fajita Salad with Cilantro. Essie Marie's is a women-owned and run local black business. Sign up here.

Feb. 22nd: Local Chef James Sanders of Dirty Birds Southern
Chef James Sanders of Fuze Catering and Dirty Birds Southern Kitchen joins Mariano's for a special Crab & Lobster Stuffed Shells demonstration. Cook along at home by signing up here.

Mariano's is a proud supporter of a variety of Black-owned vendors and businesses. A selection includes Essie Marie's Salad Dressing, Signature Sweets Factor, Love Cork Screw, Social Sparkling Wine, Bee Love Honey, Doc's Gourmet Salsa, Goode Foods, Charboy's BBQ Sauce, Solomon's Sauces, Margie's Sauces, IYA Foods, Mike's Seasoning, Reggio's Pizza, Two Fish, TGIN (Thank God It's Natural), and more.