Poogan’s Smokehouse (Charleston, SC)

One of the most challenging things when traveling is picking the perfect place to eat at.  Why?  I believe taking the time out of your schedule to research a place that’s different, looks good, and has high praises makes your experience that much better.  I mean, you wouldn’t take a plane to travel somewhere you

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Salare (Seattle, WA)

Black History Month.  Excellence.  Growth.  Underappreciated.  Deserving.  These are all of the words that come to mind with thoughts about the African-American Restaurant community.  One thing that Blacks have been under-recognized in is the food scene.  Sure, Blacks make great Fried Chicken and Macaroni and Cheese, but what about other areas of food that Blacks

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JuneBaby (Seattle, WA)

When I travel to different places, I always try to seek out restaurants that are African-American owned.  I don’t believe there is enough life shined on these kind of restaurants.  There is a stigma associated with them though.  There isn’t enough creativity, service lacks, or the food is too original.  I decided to come to

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