Overtown EatUp! at The Urban hosted by Marcus Samuelsson

Come hungry and experience the flavor, history, and soul of one of Miami’s most storied neighborhoods. Overtown EatUp! returns to SOBEWFF® with James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur, author, and television personality Marcus Samuelsson leading a celebration of the people, food, music, and culture that make Historic Overtown unlike anywhere else in the city. Samuelsson’s connection to the neighborhood runs deep. As the chef behind Red Rooster Overtown, he has embraced the community’s extraordinary culinary and cultural legacy while helping introduce a new generation of diners to its story. For Overtown EatUp!, he turns the spotlight to the neighborhood itself, bringing together local chefs, restaurants, and culinary talent for a walk-around tasting that celebrates the flavors and traditions found throughout this historic community. Expect a soulful spread inspired by the many influences that have shaped Overtown and Miami’s Black food culture, from Southern comfort food and Caribbean flavors to barbecue, seafood, fried chicken, and generations-old recipes served alongside fresh interpretations from today’s chefs. More than a tasting, it’s a chance to discover the stories and…