From crabs boils to griot, croquettas to cornbread, fried ribs to jerk chicken, and everything in between, Miami’s indigenous food scene is one of grit and culture. It’s also born of the necessity that led to the spontaneous creation of Perry Wing sauce at one of Miami’s most popular eateries. Donna, the owner of Perry…
The Covid-19 pandemic has been coined “The Restaurant Apocalypse” because of the hundreds of food and beverage based businesses of all sizes shutting their doors. Thankfully in Miami, a few culinary innovators found their swagger during the pandemic by churning out amazing socially distant dining experiences. I met Chef Akino West and his fiancée Ms.…
Barbecue is a sacred part of American culinary culture. Although cooking over an open flame is the most ancient method of preparing food in every culture on the planet, the American approach to BBQ differs because from start to finish it is a major production. Seasoning the meat, marinating and flipping it are essential steps,…
It’s been a minute since any new Black owned healthy spots opened in Broward, so I was excited to stumble upon Tropibowls while scrolling through IG. Turns out, not only is it Black-owned, but it’s also owned by a woman who’s serving some of, if not, the best acai bowls you can get outside of…
The Hungry Black Man team traveled to the DMV area for our annual Black History Foodie Trip and discovered what could quite possibly be one of, if not the best Black food scenes in America. I hear good things about Houston as well, but for now, it’s Detroit, DMV, and Chicago for me. Coinciding with…
Have you ever received a recommendation that surpassed your expectations? Island Fusion Grill did that for me, making it my second favorite Broward eatery because it has some of the best food I’ve had in South Florida. (Swirl Wine Bistro is my favorite). Bordering Davie, Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, this unique gem is located at…
Lemonade serves a critical role in American life, especially in the south. Like many others, my family joyously served it every family reunion. The first pitcher was straight lemonade. But then there would always be another that contained half the freshly squeezed lemonade plus the exact amount of freshly brewed sweet tea to it, also…
Throughout my 38 years on this planet, I have come across my share of amazing tacos, undoubtedly the most fused food creation to ever exist. Its versatility is legendary. Just about every culinary culture has a taco filled with its rich food contributions. A taco is the food version of Cristo Redentor’s Christ the Redeemer…
In 2014, when we could gather freely without fear of dying from someone coughing or sneezing, I attended SWXW in Austin, Texas. While there, I was given an edible that was so potent it transformed a once holy ghost filled and dignified black man into a gluttonous maniac pacing outside of the famed Franklins BBQ.…
Tallahassee is home to FAMU, Florida State and is our state’s capital. Since it’s a college town, I never really had a reason to visit. My total disinterest in Florida’s racist and terrible history made walking the halls of the capital or visiting the Governor’s Mansion very unappealing. Capital City Chamber of Commerce President Katrina…