Detroit isn’t just a place; it’s a feeling. It’s the heartbeat of a people who refuse to be erased, a city where history simmers in cast-iron skillets and resilience is plated alongside every meal. I’ve spent years traveling, tasting, and telling stories of Black food and culture across this country, but nowhere has drawn me…
COLUMBIA, SC – Charleston, for years, has held the title of South Carolina’s culinary crown jewel—its Black food scene a brilliant mosaic of Gullah-Geechee traditions, contemporary Southern fare, and the kind of deeply personal cooking that sticks with you long after the meal. But Charleston is just one city in a state rich with stories…
CHARLOTTE, NC – Our review of KITCHEN + COCKTAILS BY KEVIN KELLY: Three years ago, Charlotte’s Black food scene left me intrigued but not impressed. The city, with its growing Black food ecosystem, showed promise but fell short of delivering an elevated, authentically soulful dining experience. Many restaurants struggled to rise above mediocrity, with service…
Follow @thehungryblackman for amazing content! Thanks for hearing my thoughts and hope to hear back from you as well. There’s a good chance that if you’ve spent time scrolling through TikTok lately, you’ve come across Kya, the 23-year-old cooking sensation whose blend of humor, fashion, and no-frills recipes has captivated millions. She’s the kind of…
MIAMI, Fla. — Miami is a city of sun, sand, and cultural diversity—a playground for the wealthy and a destination for millions of tourists each year. Yet beneath the glossy exterior lies a troubling trend: Miami is becoming a graveyard for Black-owned restaurants. As I prepared to write our yearly Top 10 Black-Owned Restaurants of Miami, I…
In 2022, former NFL star and Super Bowl champion Kayvon Webster joined forces with renowned food critic Starex Smith—widely recognized as @TheHungryBlackMan on social media—to embark on a bold venture in the heart of Miami. Together, they launched Smith & Webster Restaurant, an establishment that would quickly evolve into something much greater: the Smith &…