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Black Owned Restaurants in NYC

A Foodie’s Guide to the Best Black-Owned Restaurants in NYC

As a (Black) foodie, I believe it’s important to support Black-owned businesses. However, just so you know, I’m not one of those people that will support black businesses “just because”. Every restaurant…

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Snapshot: Brunch @ Anejo (Tribeca)

Next time you’re in NYC, you must try this super amazing all you can EAT & DRINK brunch spot. These little Mexican small plates include some creative and tasty brunch options. FYI……………

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Don Chingon (Park Slope, Brooklyn) 

Don Chingon is an intimate, low-key Mexican spot on Flatbush Ave in Park Slope, Brooklyn. I originally started visiting the restaurant with my Vegan friend because the restaurant has a couple of…

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Snapshot: Brunch @ Pig and Khao (Lower East Side)

Spearheaded by chef Leah Cohen, this Southeast Asian option on the Lower East Side serves a twist on traditional Filipino cuisine, Vietnamese and Thai food. For brunch, the eatery offers bottomless mimosas…

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Snapshot: A Quick Bite at Flex Mussels (Chelsea)

In December, I stopped by Flex Mussels in Chelsea after a random shopping trip on 34th Street. I’ve been looking for a spot in the city that has good mussels and after…

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Birthday Dinner @ Hakkasan (Midtown West)

To celebrate my birthday this year, I decided to be “transported away” and experience modern (and delicious) Cantonese inspired food coupled with fancy and delicious Dim Sum. This high-end outpost of the…

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Shake Shack Harlem - The Buppie Foodie

Event Recap: Shake Shack Has Arrived in Harlem

Out with the old (Applebee’s) and in with the new (Shake Shack) at 1 West 125th Street, in Harlem.   On Monday, December 17, 2018, I was invited to the Harlem housewarming party for Shake Shack, which…