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B M & T ••• September/October ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 21 AFTER-HOURS When sessions are over, it's time to expand out into the city and into Milwaukee's 191 distinct neighborhoods. James Beard-recognized Chef Dane Baldwin owns and operates The Diplomat in Milwaukee's East Side neighbor- hood, offering a well-crafted, approachable small plate menu as well as signature cocktails. Unwind and enjoy premium hookah at the sophisticated Brownstone Social Lounge downtown, offering comfy chairs, a fireplace, and an impres- sive menu. Craving some soul food? That means a trip to Daddy Soul Food & Grille! Family owned and operated, patrons are invited to become an extended family member and grab a plate from their kitchen table. Another family affair is Jewels Caribbean Caribbean Restaurant, operat- ed by sister-duo Lennora and Natasha Jules, offering trop- ical food and drinks with island flair. You can also head over to Heaven's Table BBQ inside Crossroads Collective, for a truly spiritual barbecue experience in a bustling food hall. If your after-hours activities require some sports, it's time to head back to Bronzeville for a sports bar crawl on Historic King Drive. SkyBox is one of Milwaukee's lead- ers in sports bar entertainment with nearly 50 HDTV screens, great food and beverages, and arcade-style sports games. The 4th Quarter Sports Bar & Grill is an excellent game-time decision with pool and darts as well as a signa- ture surf and turf dish, "The Fish That Ate The Cow." AT YOUR SERVICE Need something beyond venues and after-hour activities? Milwaukee's Black-owned businesses have you covered. Gee's Clippers Barber and Beauty Salon has been the Milwaukee Bucks' barbershop for several years, and its sports-themed salon offers attendees classic cuts and styles. Urbaine Oasis Spa Boutique is another respite for weary meeting-goers looking for skin care treatments, waxing, and makeup services. If specialty goods are your wish, take a trip to some classic and new Milwaukee favorites. Lilo Allen and Tiffany Miller are artists and artisans operatingThe Bronzeville Collective, a collaborative store- front featuring local-made goods such as apparel, jewelry, accessories, skincare, incense, and candles. A place of unrest has been transformed into a place of sup- port and community at Sherman Phoenix in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood. African-American entrepre- neurs have set up shop in this combination food hall and bou- tique mall with vendors offering everything from foodstuffs to yoga. Pete's Fruit Market has been a Bronzeville staple for some time, and attendees will love shopping for quality pro- duce and fresh foods. Ask about their farm-fresh fruit as well as their infused waters and juices. VISIT Milwaukee can show planners all the diverse aspects of the city and the minority-owned locations that would appreciate their business.