Black History Month Centennial: A Tribute to Eatonville @ Busboys and Poets
Date and Time
Feb 22, 2026 5:00 pm
Location
Brookland
625 Monroe St NE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20017
Feb 22, 2026 5:00 pm
Brookland
Close out Black History Month with a special evening honoring Eatonville, Florida the first incorporated Black town in the United States.
Eatonville, the hometown of Zora Neale Hurston, gave rise to a literary voice that continues to shape how Black life, folklore, and freedom are told in America. Learn about its rich history, cultural legacy, and lasting impact while enjoying iconic dishes from Eatonville Restaurant, the legendary DC restaurant proudly named in its honor.
Four-Course Dinner Menu
Welcome Course (family-style)
Buttermilk Biscuits with Lavender Honey Butter
Starter (choice of one)
Fried Green Tomatoes - avocado and micro-greens salad, basil oil, saffron aioli
Gumbo — shrimp, crab, and smoked sausage with onion, mixed peppers, garlic, Cajun seasoning, okra
Entrée (choice of one)
BBQ Pork Baby-back Ribs — Cajun fries, coleslaw
Catfish & Grits — jalapeño-gruyere heirloom grits, cider-braised collard greens, tomato butter
Southern Fried Chicken — airline chicken breast, Eatonville mac & cheese, collard greens
Vegan Jambalaya Pasta — penne pasta, vegan andouille “sausage,” onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomato, Cajun cream sauce
Dessert
Bourbon Bread Pudding w/ Crème Anglaise
Beverages
Lavender Lemonade
Sweet Iced Tea
This multi-course meal, paired with storytelling and conversation led by Busboys and Poets and Eatonville founder Andy Shallal, is included in your ticket—bringing history and cuisine together for one unforgettable night.
