Fresh Take Fridays

 

A Collaborative Effort with Miriam’s Kitchen and Local Restaurants!
This pandemic has taken a toll on everyone, and restaurants and kitchens are no exception. In the spirit of turning a crisis into a partnership, #FreshTakeFridays was created. This collaboration between Miriam’s Kitchen and local businesses was created to support members of the foodservice industry who were impacted by the pandemic, while simultaneously offering our Kitchen team a weekly reprieve as we weather the pandemic’s impact on volunteer staffing within our kitchen.

 

Every Friday, we feature meals provided by different area restaurants on a rotating basis, partnering with some of the tastiest and best-known restaurants in the area. Come back to this page for more updates on the delicious meals and collaborations we’re cooking up for Fresh Take Fridays!

 

Sponsors

Bank of America

The Nash Family Foundation

 

August Vendors

Queen Vic – 8/6

Hardy’s BBQ – 8/13

EatWellDC 8/20

Bub & Pop’s – 8/27

 

Past Vendors

Taco Bamba

Support & Feed

Shouk

Queen Vic

PLNT Burger

Myron Mixon BBQ

Muncheez

Kimber Pizza

Call Your Mother

Henry’s Soul Café

 

MK Executive Chef Cheryl Bell tells us more about this exciting new program:

 

Introducing Fresh Take Fridays at Miriam’s Kitchen! Our goal is to support our guests and local restaurants, while also giving our kitchen team a much-needed break during the pandemic.

 

Anyone at Miriam’s Kitchen will tell you that I put my heart and soul into every meal. Serving people is a labor of love, but it’s also hard work and brutal to the body. As an organization that is about dignity and belonging for those who are often forgotten, we felt compelled to carry out our mission beyond our walls. Every Friday, we will feature meals that are provided by different area restaurants – some will rotate based on the quality of food, guest/volunteer experience, and feedback, as well as varying options they are able to provide. We began our Fresh Take Fridays series on February 12, 2021, and so far, we’ve partnered with Myron Mixon’s Pitmaster BBQ, The Queen Vic, and Muncheez.

 

 

Food has power – basic nutritional needs, health, and substance – but the thing that has always drawn me to food is the connection, joy, and healing it provides universally. Food brings people together on common ground, opens conversations, builds relationships, and creates new memories. Personally, it’s my way of showing I care about someone – you matter!  I wanted my team and I to use this platform to support others who do what they love and continue to be an inspiration in their communities. We are grateful to have the opportunity to serve, but also support those who serve so many every day!

 

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to see who we partner with next!

 

 

It’s my pleasure to serve you,

Cheryl R. Bell
Executive Chef
Miriam’s Kitchen