For years, the People’s Bar-B-Q in Overtown has sat vacant and undergone renovations. The restaurant was once a cornerstone of the neighborhood’s Black cultural hub that was also once known for its entertainment district.
But it will see new life after Saturday when the winner of a cookoff is crowned. Three eateries will battle it out to serve food out of the historic building. I’ve never had the pleasure of eating at People’s Bar-B-Q, so I’m already looking forward to the mouthwatering food that will be served once the lucky winner sets up shop.
The cookoff comes as a new Overtown staple, Red Rooster, celebrates five years in the neighborhood staking its own claim as a staple in Black Miami. While Overtown has been known for its entertainment district heyday, it may be time for it to embrace becoming a food destination for Black foodies…