TASTE OF BELGIUM PARTNERS WITH CINCINNATI PRIDE INC. DURING PRIDE MONTH

Portion of June Waffle Sales Will Support Cincinnati Pride’s Mission to Promote Inclusion, Acceptance and Individuality

CINCINNATI, Ohio – May 30, 2025 – Taste of Belgium has partnered with Cincinnati Pride Inc. for a fundraising campaign, launching June 1, 2025, to celebrate Pride Month. Taste of Belgium will contribute a portion of sales from its iconic waffles for the entire month of June to Cincinnati Pride. Love Packs – special four-packs of Belgian waffles celebrating diversity – will be available for purchase at all Taste of Belgium Cincinnati locations and online for $13 per pack, with $2 from each sale going directly to Cincinnati Pride Inc. Each Love Pack includes one Traditional, Lemon Poppyseed, Red Velvet and Birthday Cake Waffle.

“At Taste of Belgium, we aim to provide an inclusive environment where our people can grow and thrive, and we’ve always celebrated authenticity and individuality. That’s why this partnership with Cincinnati Pride means so much to us,” said Jean-François Flechet, Founder of Taste of Belgium. “This is about more than food; it’s about community, inclusion and acceptance,” he continued.

Cincinnati Pride echoed that sentiment. “We’re thrilled to partner with a beloved local brand like Taste of Belgium,” said Cincinnati Pride Director of Development, Jake Hitch. “They fully support our mission and share our belief that authenticity, inclusion and community should be at the heart of everything we do. This campaign is a celebration of those shared values,” he continued.

About Cincinnati Pride

Cincinnati Pride is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the Greater Cincinnati LGBTQIA+ community by promoting inclusion, acceptance, and the celebration of individuality. Through inspiring programs, educational initiatives and meaningful tributes to LGBTQIA+ history, Cincinnati Pride honors our rich history while embracing our diverse culture. We foster collaboration with local organizations and businesses through sponsorships, partnerships and community programming. By engaging in outreach, encouraging civic involvement and offering educational tools, Cincinnati Pride works to create a stronger, more inclusive community for all. Learn more at www.cincinnatipride.org.

About Taste of Belgium
Taste of Belgium is a modern Belgian brasserie that fuses Belgian and American cuisines with locally sourced ingredients for brunch, lunch and dinner. Taste of Belgium offers a carefully curated beer list featuring an unequaled selection of Belgian brews and craft cocktails to enhance every meal. In 2023, Founder Jean-François Flechet was honored with a knighthood by the prestigious Knighthood of the Brewer's Paddle, recognizing his dedication to Belgian brewing traditions. Our journey began in 2007 at Cincinnati’s historic Findlay Market, where Jean-François introduced a traditional Liège-style waffle recipe and a 120-pound cast-iron waffle maker from Belgium. Today Taste of Belgium has three full-service neighborhood brasseries in Cincinnati and its original stand at Findlay Market. Discover more about our Belgian-inspired dining experience at www.tasteofbelgium.com.

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