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Tip: flirt with the server for extra toppings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2cb34852f4e179b1879771/1597539285639-X2AMU7VXEI0ADLNXZVGD/IMG_0384.jpg Flavors - Black owned restaurants in South Florida https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2cb34852f4e179b1879771/1594782464586-2W60ZJB3VE2WLQSBUY5X/IMG_0406.jpg Flavors - Black owned restaurants in South Florida - House of Mac I think the photo speaks for itself. The cheesiest Mac & Cheese I’ve ever had from House of Mac. With two locations across South Florida, this restaurant has served celebrities such as Pitbull and Rick Ross and for good reason. Try the Chicken Parmesan Mac & Cheese for an explosion of mouth watery cheesy goodness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2cb34852f4e179b1879771/1594782849375-74O7N6W0KBZWEFGW2DLJ/IMG_7894.JPG Flavors - Black owned restaurants in South Florida - Blue Mountain Coffee House Back female owned coffee shop in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach, Blue Mountain Coffee House is the perfect spot for a pick me up. Boasting some of the best coffee in the world, this cute coffee shop also has great eats. Try the Jamaican patties for instance. Homemade and extremely good though if anyone were to ask if they’re better than Haitian patties, I would deny it all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2cb34852f4e179b1879771/1594783185376-E3Q9673MIMJ4YUVQ20ZV/IMG_3038.JPG Flavors - Black owned restaurants in South Florida - Le Griot It’s not a trip to South Florida if you don’t indulge in some Haitian food. I was so excited for this plate I barely took the time to take a good photo of it. Perfectly seasoned and fried the griot from Le Griot certainly lives up to it’s name and don’t get me started on the sauce. https://www.maya-simone.com/flavors/best-brunch-spots-in-harlem monthly 0.5 2020-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2cb34852f4e179b1879771/1599962431450-IWYW29AGJP83VYWNTO46/IMG_1779.jpg Flavors - Top 5: Best Brunch in Harlem - Chocolat Restaurant & Bar This picture alone should convince you to make a visit. Serving a delicious array of soul food and contemporary American cuisine, Chocolate dances to the beat of their own drum. With their black staff and brown decor, you’ll make no mistake that you’re in the heart of Harlem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2cb34852f4e179b1879771/1599962673336-KNWPIHSU8L4Z9ODUW3EU/IMG_1906.jpg Flavors - Top 5: Best Brunch in Harlem - Angel of Harlem Did I come here to get drunk or to eat? I don’t remember but, I do remember always having an amazing time with every visit. Serving contemporary American cuisine with Latin & Caribbean flavors, Angel of Harlem also serves as a platform for local artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2cb34852f4e179b1879771/1599962065501-FGT1YH0O0YWE26PAXMJ4/IMG_0992.jpg Flavors - Top 5: Best Brunch in Harlem - Red Rooster This has to be my favorite restaurant in Harlem and for good reason. Winner of multiple awards, competitions and the guest chef for the Obama Administration’s first state dinner, Chef Marcus Samuelssn, serves comfort food with it’s roots in American cuisine. Accompanied with live music multiple times a week, there’s no better restaurant that captures the essence of Harlem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2cb34852f4e179b1879771/1600012081525-O5QRSY9URJNWQE64U9T1/IMG_0158.jpg Flavors - Top 5: Best Brunch in Harlem - Lido’s Harlem A refuge in the city, no need to make a trip to Little Italy when this restaurant serves classic Italian fare, perfectly positioned on the corner of Harlem’s Row. A hot spot for true brunchers, you’ll find everything on this menu is delizioso. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2cb34852f4e179b1879771/1599962536062-LBO0QU4X7KMVKI7VV4ZH/3C4723B8-8EAA-4E9B-8340-1E0DF710DF60.jpg Flavors - Top 5: Best Brunch in Harlem - Corner Social A Harlem brunch staple. Serving contemporary American cuisine, this restaurant brings all the vibes with their music and bottomless mimosas. Their shrimp and grits are so scrumptious I had to write a separate piece about it. 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