MIA Magazine 2018 American Black Film Festival | Page 9
By Kechi Okpala
The district of Overtown is a community of heritage, culture, and entertainment. One of the oldest black neighborhoods in Miami, it is a place that reflects the true essence of
black Miami. Formally known as “Colored Town,” it was the place where black U.S. born citizens and international immigrants alike worked and entertained on Miami
Beach would live, lodge, and entertain during the period of segregation because they were not allowed onto Miami Beach.
“Overtown” became the “Harlem” of the South for famous people including Billie Holiday, Sammy Davis Jr., Nat King Cole,
and Muhammad Ali who visited Miami to perform their latest hits and indulge in getaway vacations.
The fun, history, and fanfare still echo within the community with so much to do and experience. From family activities, delectable restaurants,
and historic tours, “Experience Overtown” provides a listing of the most popular spots to go when visiting the history district.
PLACES TO EAT:
Jackson Soul Food
950 N.W. 3rd Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.jacksonsoulfood.com
Established in 1946, this
comfort-style soul food restaurant is the
one of the go-to-places in the
Overtown community. It serves as a
foundation for a lineage of first-class
establishments. Its fish and grits
breakfast platter is enough for two to
share.
Lil Greenhouse Grill
1300 N.W. 3rd Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.lilgreenhousegrill.com
In the heart of Overtown, this edgy
neo-soul restaurant satisfies all your
tastes buds especially if you are a
foodie. Try their much talked about
barbecue ribs and collard greens.
Special Herbs
All Natural Juice Bar
1121 N.W. 3rd Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
@SpecialHerbsOT
Health and wellness is what Special
Herbs All Natural Juice Bar is all about.
Want something refreshing, the “Soul
Shot” gives a boost of ginger to your
soul.
House of Wings Miami
1039 N.W. 3rd Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.houseofwingsmiami.com
Wings, wings, wings is this
establishment’s forte. It offers 60-plus
flavors of chicken wings with a choice
of grilled or fried seafood.
2 Guys Restaurant
1490 N.W. 3rd Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Have a lunch date at 2 Guys and
order from their assortment of
sandwich wraps.
Mrs. Moore’s Bakery
122 N.W. 14th Street
Miami, FL 33136
www.mrsmooresbakery.com
Mrs. Moore’s Bakery is a
family-owned and operated bakery.
Mrs. Moore started baking with her
mother and offers a variety of delicious
cakes and sweet potato pie.
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