Did you know there are 100+ black-owned restaurants in the Midlands?
I surely did not and I’m from Columbia!
Hey y’all, I am Khali Gallman and I created Black Eats Week 803 in 2023 when I noticed that there was a lack of minority representation during South Carolina Restaurant Week. During my research, I visited over 100 restaurants in the area and asked all of the owners/managers the same thing, “Have you heard of SC Restaurant Week?” Only ONE owner said yes. That’s when my wheels started turning…
Held during Juneteenth week last year, eight restaurants participated, and over 2,500 people were served during that week! Many of the people who patronized these restaurants had never been nor had heard of some of the restaurants. Tons of media outlets created awareness by stopping by and interviewing the restaurants owners during the week. We hope to expand in years to come so stay tuned, follow us on Facebook/Instagram @BlackEatsWeek803 and join our email list to stay updated. We appreciate your support.
About Me
Columbia native Khali Gallman is the owner of Epitome. LLC, a boutique public relations and business development firm that helps individuals, nonprofits, and businesses with public relations, marketing, websites, mobile apps, and more. She is a graduate of Spring Valley High School, Florida A&M University (BS - Marketing & Management), and the University of South Carolina (MBA - Marketing & Management). With over 16 years’ experience, Khali has executed events across the southeast of 800+ people and has assisted 40+ businesses in public and media relations. Through her efforts, she has been featured in various local and national news mediums, including: The Washington Post, People Magazine, The News & Observer, The Shaderoom, ABC 11, WIS TV, ABC Columbia, WACH Fox, WLTX, Midlands Biz, The Columbia Star, Columbia Metropolitan Magazine, and Columbia Regional Business Report, etc. She is also a Realtor in the esteemed Coldwell Banker Midtown office, specializing in residential land, homes, and rent-to-own programs.
Khali has served, volunteered, and/or assisted in many local organizations including Vice Chair of Strategic Initiatives of Columbia Opportunity Resource (COR), Historic Columbia Palladium, and Leadership Columbia c/o 2011. She currently serves as Richland County Commissioner in the role of Chair of the Historic Preservation Committee of the Historic Conservation Commission and an Advisory Board Member of Voorhees University.
Mark your calendars for Khali’s other local events: SC HBCU 5K Run/Walk, 803 Day, and FYPColumbia.