top of page
Asian Pacific Islander
American Heritage Month 2025

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a monthlong commemoration of the history and achievements of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month (also sometimes called Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander [AANHPI] Heritage Month) takes place in the U.S. in May and was permanently designated AAPI Heritage Month in 1992.

​Click HERE to learn about the history of

U.S. AAPI Heritage Month

​​​​

Roots to Table 2025.png

Participating Restaurants & Businesses​​

Here's a list of some of the specials and scheduled events

offered May 23-31!

Screenshot 2025-05-19 at 10.14.08 AM.png

Check out Lulu's special - One appetizer and one main course of your choice and a sesame ball for $29.99

($4.99 additional charge for salmon - mention the promotion!)

InspiredIndianFINALLOGO-Vector.jpg.webp

Visit Inspired Indian and enjoy a special offering of Samosa Puff and Iced Chai for $10!

Screenshot 2025-05-19 at 10.22.05 AM.png

Dozika is offering a 15% discount!

(must mention this promotion)

Screenshot 2025-05-21 at 3.38.50 PM.png

Check out special dinner menus featuring Thai & Filipino flavors (with boba options) at Coffee Lab every night 6:30-10pm except Wednesday and Thursday!

​

You can also find Japanese and Filipino bakery items, a variety of Filipino rice cakes, and an assortment of chiffon cakes infused with Southeast Asian flavors!

​

Screenshot 2025-05-24 at 4.11.49 PM.png

Mount Everest is offering delicious complimentary Aloo Chops! Make sure to try them when you dine there during our heritage restaurant week!

Screenshot 2025-05-19 at 10.27_edited.jpg

niceLena & Friends is offering a 10% discount on Asian food-inspired items at her shop!

348s.jpg

Grab a Bibimbop at

Papa Bop!

Screenshot 2025-05-22 at 2.57.00 PM.png

Pink & Tan is offering a 10% discount on pantry items at their shop!

(mention Roots to Table to receive the discount!)

There are over 70 Asian-owned businesses in Evanston!

Check them out here.

Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month 2025
Here are some activities and events to check out throughout the month of May!

No events at the moment

Check out these other events happening in the greater Chicago area in May!

Check out these virtual and television events happening in May!

bottom of page