Datcha receives grant

Black-owned French-Caribbean restaurant awarded

Founder Valéry Ladrezeau [Photo by Simon Reid Studios]

Datcha, a Black-owned restaurant in Charlottetown, has been awarded a $10,000 grant through DoorDash Canada’s #BlackFoodEnergy program. 

The restaurant is one of 30 recipients across the country recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit, impact on local communities, and celebration of Black cuisine.

Valéry Ladrezeau, Founder of Datcha in Charlottetown shared the following on the importance of the program and the forthcoming grant they will receive: “The community has welcomed Datcha, serving Caribbean flavour in every bite. As a proud recipient of a #BlackFoodEnergy grant from DoorDash, it’s confirmation that we are more than a restaurant—we are a movement. This grant will allow us to continue bringing the soul of Caribbean food, beauty, and diversity of our culture across Charlottetown.”

Datcha is located in Founders’ Food Hall & Market, 6 Prince St, Charlottetown. Follow @datcha.ca on social media for updates.