New York, NY – March 10, 2026 – In honor of Women’s History Month, Cocoa Butter, BuzzFeed’s Black culture and entertainment brand, is teaming up with the iconic restaurant Melba’s in Harlem to feature the “Food Swaps” inspired BBQ ribs recipe for a limited time.
In Cocoa Butter’s fan-favorite video series “Food Swaps,” contestants go head-to-head in the kitchen, swapping their recipes and cooking each other’s most loved dishes. The Soul Food Food Swaps winner, Ariana Onabanjo, wowed guest judge Chef Melba Wilson with her BBQ ribs, and a dish inspired by her recipe will be featured on Melba’s menu for a limited time. Melba’s will dedicate a portion of proceeds from the featured dish to support feeding underserved youth in NYC public schools through their ongoing community initiatives.
Try the internet-famous bbq ribs for a limited time!
Melba’s Restaurant in Harlem
WHERE: 300 W 114th St, New York, NY 10026
WHEN: March 13 – March 15
Watch: Moms Try Each Other’s Soul Food REMATCH Feat. Chef Melba
About Chef Melba Wilson:
James Beard nominee, Melba Wilson, is a true Harlem native, embodying the essence of New York as one of the most successful African American women in the restaurant and catering industries. Her remarkable achievements and stellar reputation have made Melba’s Restaurant a beloved New York landmark, frequented by a diverse array of patrons, including music, TV, and movie stars like Zendaya, Katy Perry, Prince Harry, Tom Holland, Michael Strahan, A$AP Rocky, Sherri Shepherd, D-Nice, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, and more, as well as locals and travelers from around the globe.
About BuzzFeed, Inc.:
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