Come for the food and stay for the vibes at Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen, an upscale Caribbean restaurant. Dynamic husband-and-wife duo Rodrick Leighton and Shrusan Gray, M.D., honor their West African heritage and welcome you with Dukunoo’s fresh food, hand-crafted cocktails and vibrant decor. Enjoy al fresco dining in Wynwood as you eat saltfish frittaz, jerk ribs and whole-fried snapper while listening to reggae and soca music.
A tribute to Historic Overtown’s rich African-American history and cultural impact on Miami, Red Rooster Overtown’s food fuels your soul. Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelsson pours his heart into the menu. The James Beard Award winner was the guest chef for the Obama administration’s first state dinner, which hints at how elegant your meal at the Red Rooster will be. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes such as peppercorn steak, fried yard bird, roasted snapper and the oxtail pepper pot. Sway to live music performances and DJ sets with Afro beats, hip-hop remixes, jazz and more as you finish off the night. This place is quite popular, so it’s a good idea to make a reservation.
The rich aroma of home cooking will welcome you at Jackson Soul Food in Historic Overtown, along with the staff’s Southern hospitality. Owner Shirlene Ingraham aims to create the feeling that you’re eating food made with love in your family’s kitchen. Fill up your tummy with hearty choices such as the T-bone steak with onions, the salmon and egg sandwich, and delicious salmon croquettes.
Caribbean American Passport is for the Caribbean-American people who celebrate the unique vibrancy of the Caribbean culture coupled with an American perspective. The people who might be in a suit but will at the very least, tap their foot once Reggae or Soca hits their ear. The Caribbean American who knows that the future of our families is made better by the present we work on today.
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