Across NYC there are 2 million Black New Yorkers—identifying as Black American, Trinidadian, West African, Jamaican, and more—who create a vibrant tapestry of Black culture. With influences from the Caribbean, the American South, and African countries, many of the beautiful and nuanced differences between the cultures come to the forefront through art, music, and of course, food. This Juneteenth, explore a new neighborhood and support one of the many Black-owned restaurants where the cuisine is as diverse as the city’s Black diaspora. Start with the “authentic soul of New York,” at Harlem’s Amy Ruth’s. Since 1999, the restaurant has been known for its signature dishes named after historical Black figures like the smothered pork chops (The Gabrielle Union) and barbecue chicken (The President Barack Obama). To get a taste of NYC’s First Black Michelin Star chef Charlie Mitchel’s elevated seafood dishes, head over to Clover Hill in Brooklyn Heights. Or, visit one of NYC’s oldest and most...