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…
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…