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From pizza, to barbecue, to vegan food, the work of Black chefs and entrepreneurs within the island’s foodie scene ran the gamut this past year. Here are just five restaurants we featured.
Hempstead chef Troy Levy spreads vegan food movement with Jamaican Ital

Three-time ‘Chopped’ champ brings Caribbean flavor to The Pie Hole in Farmingdale

Backyard Barbeque owners open Backyard Slices pizzeria in Freeport

Waffles and Soul, a chicken and waffles and R&B spot, opens in Bellport

Center Moriches’ new Jamaican restaurant is all about mom’s cooking


















