A number of Black-owned restaurants must be on the list for Jamaican foodies who visit Miami and Miami Beach during August and September.

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has announced Miami Spice Restaurant Months, a special period to experience a taste of the destination’s dynamic culinary scene.

With special prix fixe, three-course meals on offer for U$30 or U$35 for lunch/brunch and the option of U$45 or U$60 for dinner food lovers can savor a diverse range of culinary flavors at a selection of Black-owned eateries.

Black-owned restaurants to visit during Miami Spice Restaurant Months include:

• Dunkunoo Jamaican Kitchen, an authentic, casual Jamaican spot in the heart of artsy Wynwood.

• Red Rooster Overtown where acclaimed owner and founder Chef Marcus Samuelsson has curated a Miami Spice menu with Red Rooster Staples, many of which have earned the restaurant its MICHELIN Bib Gourmand award

• Lorna’s Caribbean and American Grille a popular Miami Gardens spot guests seeking comfort food appreciate Ms. Lorna’s hearty stews and soups along with sought after menu items such as fried conch, jerk chicken and oxtail.

On the heels of several culinary accolades in Greater Miami and Miami Beach, Miami Spice participants include Michelin-designated restaurants and feature options from more than 20 neighborhoods and cuisine types. New this year, select restaurants are offering Signature Dining Experiences that are enhanced and deliver beyond the traditional three-course menus.

“Year after year, Greater Miami and Miami Beach continues to cement itself as a culinary epicentre with national recognition, award-winning restaurants and a diverse selection of international and local cuisine,” said David Whitaker, president & CEO of the GMCVB. “During Miami Spice Restaurant Months, locals and visitors can indulge, savor and experience a collection that has placed our destination on the map.”

Special offers from over 250 participating restaurants include:

•  Try new flavours: With more than 40 new participants,even long-time Miami Spice enthusiasts can feast on unique and fresh flavors. Enjoy a variety of dishes combined with an engaging social atmosphere at Americana Kitchen, an ideal spot to catch up with friends. Savor a delightful fusion of Mediterranean tastes at Aba located in Bal Harbor, order burrata and penne pasta at Editor Ristorante & Pizzeria or dine in the enchanting atmosphere at Gekkō, a Japanese-inspired steakhouse from the minds of Groot Hospitality’s David Grutman and recording artist Bad Bunny.  

• Taste global cuisine: Explore an array of selections from various cultures that expand the globe. Within Miami’s vibrant restaurant landscape, taste authentic Mexican at Mayami Mexicantina & Bar, modern tapas at Korner67, Balinese at Bâoli, light French-Mediterranean at LPM Restaurant & Bar and international dishes at Reunion Ktchn Bar.

• Dine at award-winning eateries: Indulge in culinary excellence at Michelin-recommended restaurants. Try dishes featuring the highest-quality vegetables, seasonal ingredients and fresh herbs at Le Jardinier Miami, or make your way to Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant on Miami Beach for fresh seafood, fried chicken and key lime pie. At MILA Restaurant, revel in a multi-sensory culinary and lifestyle sanctuary with MediterrAsian cuisine.