As Atlanta’s culinary landscape navigates the aftermath of Keith Lee’s viral TikTok food reviews and grapples with the challenges of the past year, The Hungry Black Man Media (@thehungryblackman) stands at the forefront, celebrating eight years of reviewing Black-owned eateries nationally. With an award-winning blog and annual Top 10 rankings, the media outlet has become…
METRO ATLANTA, GA – Amidst the Keith Lee saga, where the city was in more turmoil than your aunt’s Thanksgiving dinner, we decided to shake off the drama, return to the city, and pursue a culinary quest for the creme de la creme. Lo and behold, on the outskirts of Atlanta, at 1379 Hiram Douglasville…
According to Yelp’s Economic Impact Report, nearly 24,000 restaurants have closed their doors nationwide since March 1, 2020. This pandemic has been brutal to the food and beverage industry, having an even greater impact on Black owned eateries because of the inability to access capital while navigating systemic barriers, hampering the receipt of government backed…
The Hungry Black Man Media spent a month traveling back and forth to Atlanta to dine at over 40 Black owned establishments. One of our awesome discoveries was in the Ponce City Market. There, we enjoyed the Black-owned Pizza Jean, one of the city’s best pizzerias. Just a short drive away, we were fortunate enough…
I am a Christian man of faith, not so much European Christianity, but a combo of Ethiopian Orthodox with a dash of A.M.E. While listening to a sermon recently, the minister referenced a verse that reminded me of catfish and gumbo. Stay with me. I had to think it through, too. Luke 3:5 says, “Every…
Nestled inside of one of Atlanta’s residential neighborhoods is a small dessert shop with BIG flavor. Everythang Nola, located at 1699 Sylvan Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, is the brainchild of Ms. Keisha Mackey, who left New Orleans in 2005 after the devastation from Hurricane Katrina. She and other evacuees settled in various southern towns…
Rock Steady has all the elements of a restaurant where waiting months for a reservation is the norm. Thankfully, despite frequent celebrity sightings, the brainchild of nightclub owner Joe Russo and Jacob Thomas is still quite accessible. Think 21st Century Cotton Club. There’s the romantic, chic, and incredibly private layout, coupled with cuisine that celebrates…
Atlanta, GA is a popular destination for most Black folk. Whether visiting family, on business, or passing through the airport connecting to another city, spending at least a day in the ATL is inevitable. While you’re there, do yourself a favor and check out the Black food scene, which is MASSIVE. With numerous spots for…
After hearing such great things about Atlanta’s emerging BBQ scene, I was eager to taste Hattie Marie’s Texas BBQ because it’s one of the city’s most popular restaurants. I don’t know how and when the hype started, but it is real even though the food and dining experience do not measure up. The first sign…
Atlanta is quite possibly the Black Brunch capital of the nation thanks to locals and explants who dress up and spend time and money at popular spots all over the city. I visited a popular spot a year ago based on a recommendation from a local and had an underwhelming experience. The Covid pandemic has…