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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

People Are Going Crazy Over Detroit’s Newest African Restaurant

The Hungry Black Man (www.thehungryblackman.com) is back in Detroit and couldn’t be happier! Discovering new Black owned eateries, bakeries and sports bars has helped our team create more incredible content about this delicious city! One of our new favorite spots…

Delray’s Best Fried Chicken and Soul Food at Donnie’s Place!

Our amazing photography is from none other than our Media Director, Mr. Korey Davis. Check him out at Korey Davis Photography @kdavisphotog for booking. Foodies tend to mention Charleston, Detroit, New Orleans and Montgomery when discussing cities with outstanding African-American cuisine;…

Detroit Eatery Frying Turkey So Good I literally Bit My Fingers!

You can say many things about Detroit’s Turkey Grill (8290 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, (313) 872-4624.) The food is amazing, with each bite packed with unrivaled flavor. The meat is tender; fried or baked to perfection. Artisanal and unique…

New Detroit Eatery Creates Million Dollar Burger

In the words of the great rapper and philosopher T.I., “I’m Back”! Yes, Detroit, your adopted son and official Airbnb Detroit tastemaker and food critic from Miami has returned and we went crazy in “deez Detroit streets,” discovering and highlighting…

Visit Boynton Beach’s New Fine Dining Jamaican Eatery with Oxtail Rigatoni!

Jerk is a spice seasoning associated with the Jamaican community. Dark brown and wet, it includes hints of cinnamon, cloves, garlic, brown sugar, ginger, nutmeg, and sometimes scallions with pimento and scotch bonnet peppers being the most dominate flavors. Jerk…

Oxtail Ravioli Has Customers Drooling at this South Florida Eatery!

Our amazing photography is from none other than our Media Director, Mr. Korey Davis. Check him out at Korey Davis Photography @kdavisphotog Matthew and Judith Able, the proprietor and chef, of Swirl Wine Bistro located at 1435 Lyons Rd, Coconut Creek,…

Downtown West Palm Beach “Cupcake Queen” Opens Delicious Eatery!

Our amazing photography is from none other than our Media Director, Mr. Korey Davis. Check him out at Korey Davis Photography @kdavisphotog Downtown West Palm Beach is knee deep in development of both its commercial and residential corridors.  Amid high rise…

Chef Does Vegan Soul So Good I Almost Gave Up Meat! #MelaninFood

Our amazing photography is from none other than our Media Director, Mr. Korey Davis. Check him out at Korey Davis Photography @kdavisphotog When Donald Trump called Haiti a #$%#^$@! country, like many others, I was outraged, embarrassed and puzzled. I also…

Miami’s Top 10 #BlackOwned Restaurants of 2017

  Who the hell said the Miami area doesn’t have any good Black-owned restaurants? Just like the Devil, they are a damn liar. Miami is experiencing a Black food renaissance in areas where historically there have been few, if any,…

Miami’s Venezuelan Woman Chocolatier is Coming for GODIVA!

As with many of the finer things in life, a great piece of chocolate can be worth triple its weight in gold. This isn’t just a philosophical understanding, but a literal one, given a simple 1.5-ounce bar of To’ak will…