CHARLOTTE, NC – Our review of KITCHEN + COCKTAILS BY KEVIN KELLY: Three years ago, Charlotte’s Black food scene left me intrigued but not impressed. The city, with its growing Black food ecosystem, showed promise but fell short of delivering an elevated, authentically soulful dining experience. Many restaurants struggled to rise above mediocrity, with service…
Charlotte’s burgeoning culinary landscape is a subject I often ponder whilst engaged in deep meditation and introspection. I yearn to witness a fresh cohort of epicurean artisans gracing the Queen City with their gastronomic creations, deserving of its discerning denizens. My affection for the fine people of Charlotte, especially the vibrant Black community, is…
CHARLOTTE, NC – We truly enjoyed visiting Black restaurants throughout North Carolina but finding good brunch spots proved challenging. Thankfully, we reached out to our social media followers who came through by directing us to Uptown Yolk located at the corner of Catherine and, 1220 S Tryon St, Winnifred St #500, Charlotte, NC 28203. We…
In my 38 years, I have eaten my share of fried chicken! From celebrity chef Carla Hall’s amazing fried chicken and waffles to Chef Amaris Jones’ homemade southern fried chicken, I have enjoyed some of the best. That includes the quintessential Black Thanksgiving where 70-something-year old Grandma Juanita of Juanita’s Kitchen in Miami cooks her…
Charlotte, NC is increasingly becoming one of my favorite cities to visit. Our team made our way there from Miami as a part of our 4th Annual Black Foodie Tour in celebration of National Black Business Month. After a customer at my ice cream store in Miami Gardens raved about the quality of the cakes…
Our 4th Annual National Black Business Month Foodie Tour took us to several cities, including my favorite, Charlotte, NC. Florida’s ridiculous size and shape make taking a quick road trip to other states challenging, but when you finally get out of the state, driving becomes a bit more exciting and eventful. We arrived in…