Bantu Foods, LLC

06/27/2025

Join us!!

03/13/2025

03/06/2025

Zonta Fashion Frenzy is here! Please join us for a weekend of wāhine style, empowerment, and culture in Hilo, Hawai‘i.

Thursday, March 6

Documentary Premiere: That’s Sew Hilo!
@ Hilo Palace Theater
38 Haili Street
6 pm doors, box office, and concessions open
7 pm showtime ($15 – click here to get movie tickets: https://hilopalace.com/hpt_event/fashion-frenzy-thats-sew-hilo/)

Friday, March 7

Hulilau Mākeke: Pop-Up Market
@ Sangha Hall
424 Kilauea Avenue
4-5 pm VIP Tickets ($85 – click here to get VIP tickets: https://zontaclubofhilofoundation.ticketspice.com/fashion-frenzy-2025)
5-9 pm General Admission ($5 suggested donation)

March 10-29

Sew Fine: Hawai‘i Island Threads Fashion Exhibit
@ Temple Children Art Studio
164 Kilauea Avenue
10 am-2 pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays

For more info, visit: https://zffhilo.org/

For questions, email: [email protected]

For sponsorship opportunities, VIP tickets, and donations visit: https://zontaclubofhilofoundation.ticketspice.com/fashion-frenzy-2025

Hilo Palace Theater
Nā Leo TV
Hawaii Tourism Authority

01/14/2025

Join us!

We are excited to announce that we will be serving our Nshima Plate, Feb 7th. Hope to see you there!

11/10/2024

11/05/2024

We will be offering samples and selling jars of our deliciously bold Shee-tō, this weekend!
Comment "Shee-tō!", and I will inbox you the details.

For those that have purchased our Shee-tō before, are you ready for your next jar?
And those that have not had it yet, what are you waiting for? Lol.
100% plant based!
We have 12 oz. and 8 oz. Jars ready to go!

10/21/2024

Afro-Fusion: Plant-Based, But Africa Isn’t Culturally Vegan!

When people hear that Afro-Fusion serves plant-based African dishes, they often ask, “Wait, so Africans are vegetarians?” Well, let’s clear that up. While meat is common in many African cuisines, there’s an abundance of traditional plant-based dishes that have been staples for centuries. And that’s what Afro-Fusion is all about — showcasing Africa’s incredible plant-based culinary treasures!

For example, on our menu, we feature West African jollof rice, a fragrant dish made with tomatoes, onions, and spices, paired with perfectly caramelized fried plantain. It’s a beloved comfort food across West Africa, and we keep it plant-based while preserving all its bold flavors.

From Southern Africa, our Nshima Plate offers a taste of Zambia. Nshima, a soft maize porridge, is the centerpiece, accompanied by umusala (sautéed greens) and visashi mushrooms (a rich roasted groundnut, mushroom stew). This traditional meal is as hearty as it is flavorful, highlighting plant-based staples from the region.

While Afro-Fusion doesn’t serve Ethiopian food, our friends at Ital Grindz specialize in mouthwatering Ethiopian dishes. Ethiopia’s cuisine, with its injera and lentil stews, is a fantastic example of how vegetarian foods thrive across Africa.

So, no, Africa isn’t entirely vegan, but at Afro-Fusion, we celebrate the plant-based dishes that have always been part of the continent’s rich culinary landscape. Join us in savoring these flavorful, nutritious meals.

Celebrating the Flavors of Africa!

09/20/2024

Tonight, in Hilo!