Many moons ago, I dated a beautiful woman who was absolutely all I could imagine in a potential wife. Dark, athletic, God fearing, great personality, beautiful body, but I f@#$%& it up. Not with infidelities, but with not giving the relationship the attention and time it required. Not noticing the small things that would eventually…
Hey Chicago! We are back from Miami, FL and are happy to see you again. Because I’m neither a hamburger nor red meat fan, this review takes on even greater significance. Many chefs, cooks, and restaurateurs tout their burgers as the best or offer it as a default menu item for the indecisive, but most…
The folks at the Capital Grille have new competition! When you walk through the entrance of The Park Supper Club, a newly opened Chicago restaurant by culinary veterans MaryAnn and Reginal Marsh of M lounge, you can’t help marveling at the nostalgic black and white photos of jazz greats. You’ll also be able to…
Before I tell you about some of the best ice-cream I’ve ever tasted, let me give you a little historical perspective that can help you appreciate it even more. Ice cream has been in the Black American culinary cannon since 1832, when Mr. Augustus Jackson, a Black American pastry chef and confectioner pioneered an innovative…
You’d expect to find an eatery like Blvd Baes, with its open kitchen, tiny indoor seating and intimate outdoor dining in a small French countryside bed and breakfast. Thankfully, it’s located in Miami at 7244 Biscayne Boulevard. My friend Felecia told me about this amazing restaurant and their fire kissed Calabaza. You already know my…
By Michelle Hollinger The owner of a popular Ft. Lauderdale eatery said a video posted to Instagram that has racked up over 20,000 views does not tell the whole story regarding his manager’s intention when she cursed at a young patron who was dancing in the restaurant. In the forty-one minute, undated video, Instagram account…
By Michelle Hollinger Several Broward County restaurants have recently come under fire for allegations of racist behavior towards Black diners. Following a January social media post from a couple complaining about racist treatment at the Rock Bar, this publication reported on Black patrons who reported they were required to pre-pay for their food at the…
Experiencing Orlando’s improving Black food is nothing less than pure joy. New concepts with a wave of Black chefs at the helm popped up during the pandemic and the time was used wisely as these eateries are serving up deliciousness more efficiently while prioritizing top notch service. Chef Peterson Pierre is a great representative planting…
Typically, when something you try is underwhelming, chances are slim for trying it again. There are, however, those rare occasions when your gut says giving it another shot just might be worth it. That is exactly what happened with Blues & BBQ located at 801 N Congress Ave Suite 751, Boynton Beach, FL 33426 (Boynton…
Four months into 2021 and many of us have strayed from the quintessential New Year resolution to get our diet together. I know I could do WAY better. Fortunately, I found something that might help me get on track. The Squeeze Juice Bar located at 16171 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160 has become…