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Starex Smith is an accomplished and experienced public administrator, fundraiser, foodie, and culinary business developer who has committed himself to maximizing the Black experience in the United States! He currently serves as Vice President of Strategy and Development for Black Tech Week with over twelve (12) years of experience in managing public/private partnerships, large scale events, and nonprofits. He has successfully raised over 20 million dollars in funding for various governmental entities, food companies, and individuals. Starex has assisted countless food industry businesses successfully obtain funding, taking mom and pop storefronts to scalable businesses. His success in working with restaurants sparked a passion for food and entrepreneurship which led to the launching of Sothern Bytes, a teaching platform food business dedicated to an ever evolving food industry with a focus on technology, culture and innovation. Having constantly run into stereotyping negatively affecting his dining and vacationing experiences, Starex decided to curate great destinations, restaurants, and discuss issues surrounding being a hungry Black man. Starex completed both his Bachelor’s and Master’s coursework in Public Administration at Florida International University where he served as president of the Black Student Union and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Lambda Tau Chapter

Dwyane Wade Burger vs. Udonis Haslem Wings at their New Miami Eatery!

Visiting Aventura Mall? Stop at D Wade and Udonis New Restaurant – 800° Woodfired Kitchen

Gates BBQ is One of Kansas City’s Oldest Black Owned Restaurant

Correction – Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque is the oldest Black Owned Restaurant in Kansas City, MO. Updated 10/31/19 I am truly excited to highlight amazing Black owned spaces nationally and even internationally. As a Miami native, however, my friends and family were…

Chicago Teacher Opens Shaved Ice and Snack Bar

Before I share this latest review, it’s important for you to know that I have misophonia, a condition that may cause a reaction to hearing dripping water, chewing, snapping gum, or repetitive noises, such as pencil tapping. People with misophonia…

IS THIS THE BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO?

Although Chicago seems to get better and better each time we visit, our 3rdAnnual Chicago Black Foodie Tour started out a little rough. When we arrived at our first restaurant location, the Chicago Police Department was harassing a group of…

Detroit’s Newest Craze: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cocktails and Lobster Burgers?

Hey Detroit! It’s been a while, but The Hungry Black Man is back, and we will be going on our annual Detroit Black Foodie Tour next week, so look out for us! Because I’m a Miami Boy, we’re going before…

9 Black South Florida Chicken Sandwiches to try NOW! And one’s VEGAN!

Top 9 South Florida Black Inspired Chicken Sandwiches! And one’s VEGAN! Unless you’ve been hanging out under a rock or have shunned all forms of media, you have undoubtedly heard about the hysteria surrounding the chicken sandwich at Popeye’s. People…

Miami Gardens Food & Wine Festival welcomes Anthony Hamilton, Carla Hall, and Angela Yee Labor Day Weekend

The mention of Anthony Hamilton’s name conjures up warm feelings of rhythm and soul. Naturally, because as one of today’s most beloved R&B singers, his authenticity is a throw-back to yesteryear that also endears him to discerning Millennials who know…

Tampa’s Best Soul Food

Tampa has a bridge that is scary af! Driving to this waterfront town, I literally almost died on that bridge from a panic attack. Honestly, I don’t know of any other bridge in the nation that strikes such fear. Well,…

Detroit Native Baker Has Celebrities Flocking To Her Award Winning Bakery

It’s a drizzly and cold Detroit afternoon with our film crew (my nephews with iPhones) trying to get into the storied Good Cakes and Bakes Bakery. We waded into scores of customers grabbing baked goods off the shelves while gulping…

Miami’s Top 5 Black Owned Vegan Restaurants

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