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‘Soul Food Sundays’ by Cookin Wit Cort and Blax Friday

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‘Soul Food Sundays’ by Cookin Wit Cort and Blax Friday

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Local entrepreneur and caterer Cortnie Smith and Blax Friday are teaming up!

On Sunday, December 15, Soul Food Sundays kicks off at Brick Box Brewery at 220 E Broadway Blvd.

You’re encouraged to arrive in your holiday pajamas (there’s a Best Pajamas Contest”) for delicious soul food, desserts, an open mic night, raffle, and music by Rhythm LZ. Signups for “Open Mic” are at 3 p.m. the day of.

“I’ve wanted to throw a Soul Food Sunday for so long,” said Smith of Cooking Wit Cort. “I approached Blax Friday with the idea and we have now made it a reality. Huge thanks to Brick Box Brewery for allowing us to use their awesome space.”

The family-friendly event is open for all ages and is free to attend. However they are taking suggested donations at $10.

Cookin Wit Cort, Cute & Classy Krispies, Sweets, Cakes and Treats, Ray Ray’s Sonoran Spirit Tea, and TT’s Treats will all be serving food and drinks for purchase during the event.

Cookin wit Cort Menu

  • Baked Cajun Chicken or Six-Piece Fried Chicken Wings ($18) – with choice of two sides plus a corn bread muffin
    • Sides include Sweet Potatoes, Collard Greens, and Baked Mac & Cheese
  • Red Beans and Rice ($12) – with corn bread
  • Hot Links ($5)

Also, grab a cold one at the Brick Box Brewery’s bar! They also have some great locally-made root beer on tap.

More About the Hosts

Cortnie Smith is a Tucson native and the creative force behind Cookin Wit Cort. With a deep passion for giving people a taste of home and creating family-like feelings through her dishes, Smith pours love and care into every meal.

The community organization Blax Friday was created in the summer of 2020, spotlighting Black businesses in Arizona. “Our goals are representation and economic empowerment of Black business owners. We spotlight businesses through our website, app, social marketing, promotions, and community events.”

Suggested Donation of $10 to support Blax Friday.

Soul Food Sundays is happening at Brick Box Brewing, 220 E. Broadway Blvd. For more information and to make a donation, visit eventbrite.com.

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Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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