800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen located at 2956 NE 199th St, Aventura, FL 33180. Udonis Halsem (left), The Hungry Black Man (middle), Dwayne Wade (right).

Art Basel is here. The European Art show’s American version has leading galleries from five continents, including significant works by masters of modern and contemporary art and the new generation of emerging stars and they’re all descending on Miami Beach! Well, those lucky enough to make it to Miami Beach this weekend are in for beautiful Miami winter weather, exciting cultural and art events, parties, bars, and above all else, the delicious international cuisine. Miami Beach currently has more Black owned restaurants than any other time in history. Visit them all if you’re going to Art Basel. Below, check out our LIVE reviews of Miami Beach Black owned eateries!

Bar One

520 West Ave Suite No. 1

Miami Beach, FL 33139

Phone: 305.763.8323

The Hungry Black Man on the deck at Bar One with Giant Snapper

Peter Thomas, Bar One Former Chef, The Hungry Black Man

Peter Thomas has created Miami Beach’s only upscale Black restaurant, bar, and lounge! You will not regret visiting this space, as it is easily one of the beach’s most beautiful restaurants. It is many celebrities’ first option when visiting our town, and I can see why. The restaurant has an amazing menu sporting both African-American favorites and Caribbean staples with a coastal theme. Make sure you get a drink at their incredible bar, and pop in on the weekend for their brunch, which is highly celebrated. Known for its breathtaking outdoor dining, I have witnessed many cinematic sunsets dining at this upscale eatery. Check out our reviews on dinner and brunch by clicking the link below:

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Fat Ronnie’s Burger Bar

1233 Lincoln Road

Miami Beach, FL 33139

Phone: (305) 308-6200

This joint takes the title of having Miami Beach’s BEST BURGER! Period. And guess what, its Black Owned. You taste the soul in each burger served due to cooks using recipes derived from an almost 100 year old family culinary tradition passed down to the current owner. While visiting, check out the family lineage memorial on the restaurant’s west end, where you can see historical Black culinary excellence. If burgers aren’t your thing, they have tasty vegan options and a turkey burger, which is my favorite thing here. Oh, and the drinks at the bar are strong, so please get you a designated driver before enjoying yourself.

GROWN – 100% Organic Restaurant and Bar

1504 Bay Road

Miami Beach, FL 33139

Phone: (786) 536-2630

The Hungry Black Man and Shannon Allen of Grown

If you’ve never had an organic beet juice smoothie while eating a fried pork chop and scrambled eggs, then you need to get over to GROWN. Shannon Allen’s GROWN is a full-service restaurant with amazing organic food, healthy smoothies, and a craft cocktail forward bar. Hopefully, you will see Shannon herself buzzing around the restaurant ensuring each guest is happy. She is a hands on owner that even her staff loves to have around, not to mention being a profoundly talented cook. Its rumored she will introduce more of her family recipes to her growing menu, lets hope so. An amazing human and wife of NBA Hall of Fame Inductee, Ray Allen, she is one of the city’s most dynamic food and drink entrepreneurs, and her brand is one that you find yourself coming back again and again. Check out the space in our review below:

https://www.facebook.com/TheHungryBlackMan/videos/804158100216804

Chick’N Jones

1601 Drexel Ave.

Miami Beach, FL 33139

Phone: (786) 753-5388

One of the Beach’s best fried chicken is at this outpost created by Chef Amaris Jones. Chef Jones is known for her hit cooking show on OWN network as well as being the personal chef of the biggest boss himself, Mr. Rick Ross. This space has fried chicken, homemade biscuits, chicken strips, and their bomb chicken sandwiches. The sauces and condiments are also made from scratch, you can’t go wrong here. Check out our review below:

https://www.facebook.com/TheHungryBlackMan/videos/890186818561916

Harold’s Chicken

1311 Washington Ave.

Miami Beach, FL 33139

Phone: (786) 254-7227

The Original Harold’s Chicken from Chicago’s South Side has opened a post right here in Miami Beach! This Black owned fried chicken, shrimp, and fish joint has been frying up deliciousness for over 60 years. The Miami Beach location is tasty and has a pretty spirited bar. Don’t forget to get more of their iconic mild sauce!

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Simply Good Pizza

723 N Lincoln Lane.

Miami Beach, FL 33139

Phone: 786-803-8772

Most folks complain about Miami Beach’s many gross pizza spots. You have to know where you’re going to get the real deal. Thankfully, we have a Black owned space serving delicious pies that are homemade and created using fresh and local ingredients constructed right in front of you. I enjoyed each pizza creation with the breakfast pizza being my favorite. Simply click this paragraph for our review of this tasty pizza spot.

C-Food Shack

723 N Lincoln Lane

Miami Beach, FL 33139

Phone: 786-526-7205

If you love Bahamian cuisine, then this should be your first stop. The food is always fresh, tasty, and authentic. One of my favorite spots while on the beach, especially when I’m in a hurry. The service is quick and friendly. I enjoyed everything here. Its rumored that chef has added a ton of new items! Check out our review below:

https://www.facebook.com/TheHungryBlackMan/videos/320315412430264

The Licking South Beach

754 Washington Ave.

Miami Beach, FL 33139

Phone: (305) 397-8588

The Hungry Black Man and DJ Khaled at The Licking

If you are visiting Miami, The Licking is kind of a rite of passage. It is the visiting culinary castle of any Hip-Hop royalty visiting Miami. The Licking is simply where you go if you are a celebrity in the world of rap, period. My favorite thing here is the turkey wing with extra lemon pepper butter sauce along with their pasta! Check out our article on The Licking below:

http:/thehungryblackman.com/2016/08/08/the-hype-is-real-finga-licking-restaurant-is-the-next-big-thing/

After eating all this delicious food, if you need a massage or any spa services, there is an incredible Black Owned Spa you can check out. Check out our review below:

Tao Spa Miami

726 6th Street

Miami Beach, FL 33139

Phone: (786) 216-7200

https://www.facebook.com/TheHungryBlackMan/videos/316369605892560

For the folks who don’t really understand that the real Art Basel takes place in Miami Beach, but instead, you’re frolicking around in Miami’s Wynwood area, here are some delicious Black Owned spots for you all as well. We know it gets a bit confusing.

HOUSE OF MAC

2055 NW 2nd Ave.

Miami, FL.

Phone: (786) 636-6967

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Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen

316 NW 24th Street

MIAMI, FL

Phone: (786) 334-5162

The Hungry Black Man and the owners of Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen

Red Rooster

920 NW Second Ave.

Miami, FL 33136

(305) 640-9880

https://www.facebook.com/TheHungryBlackMan/videos/1094484804331373

Chick’N Cone

2039 NW 1st Place

Miami, FL 33127

Phone: (786) 999-4561

These fried chicken cones are good delicious

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We hope you take the time to visit these incredible establishments and let us know what you thought! You can read more on amazing eateries in your hometown and the nation by following us @thehungryblackman on Facebook and Instagram or subscribe to our blog at www.thehungryblackman.com

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Starex Smith is an accomplished and experienced public administrator, fundraiser, foodie, and culinary business developer who has committed himself to maximizing the Black experience in the United States! He currently serves as Vice President of Strategy and Development for Black Tech Week with over twelve (12) years of experience in managing public/private partnerships, large scale events, and nonprofits. He has successfully raised over 20 million dollars in funding for various governmental entities, food companies, and individuals. Starex has assisted countless food industry businesses successfully obtain funding, taking mom and pop storefronts to scalable businesses. His success in working with restaurants sparked a passion for food and entrepreneurship which led to the launching of Sothern Bytes, a teaching platform food business dedicated to an ever evolving food industry with a focus on technology, culture and innovation. Having constantly run into stereotyping negatively affecting his dining and vacationing experiences, Starex decided to curate great destinations, restaurants, and discuss issues surrounding being a hungry Black man. Starex completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s coursework in Public Administration at Florida International University where he served as president of the Black Student Union and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Lambda Tau Chapter