When the nation gets a cold, Black America catches the flu, so the saying goes. That notion held true during the pandemic, which has been brutal to the food and beverage industry. Because of the challenges Black businesses typically face with accessing capital and obtaining government funding, Black restaurants faced even more dire circumstances. Thankfully,…
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…
FRENCH TOAST! Yes, right out the gate I’m preparing you for some of the best French toast you’ll have in all of Orlando at this newly opened Brunch forward eatery. Kentrail Davis (Former Milwaukee Brewers Professional Baseball Player) opened Brick & Spoon inside the Villages at Lake Lily located at 933 S Orlando Ave, Maitland,…
Our Southern Black Foodie Tour took us on a mini road trip from Miami to Savannah stopping in Orlando along the way. Unless you’re a local or you know someone who lives there, finding Black owned spaces can be challenging in Orlando. With so many attractions and eateries to choose from, it’s easy for Black…
The Hungry Black Man Soul Vegan Festival is an annual event held on the sands of beautiful Miami Beach each February. More than 4,000 people convene to enjoy vegan cuisine from some of the region’s most talented and skillful chefs, cooks, creators, artisans, and producers for a day of deliciousness and soulful cultural celebration. The…
Close to 40 years old, the Florida Classic is the largest HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) sporting event in the United States with over 1.5 million attendees since its first game in 1978. Last year, close to 50,000 fans packed the stadium to cheer on their favorite team! Whether the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats or FAMU…
“If cameraman Korey (@KoreyDavisPhotography) don’t shoot it I won’t eat it.” There is a high probability that whoever is reading this has visited Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, or any theme park in Orlando. Consequently, I wonder how many visitors to these theme parks have eaten at Chef Eddie’s? Chef Eddie’s is located in the heart of…