Red Rooster Overtown is the legendary Marcus Samuelsson's flagship restaurant in Miami. I've been following Marcus's career since 1999, when he was the head chef at Aquavit. Trekking there from WPB was one of the first things I did when I moved to S. Florida. I hope you'll love it too.

Dinner will be chicken and fish served family-style. Please lmk if you don't eat either of those or have other food preferences.

Practicing gratitude has changed my entire life - so for me, this is how turning 50 must begin. That said, many of you have different or no faiths. ALL are welcome but not obliged to attend this portion. Prayers will go from 6:00 to 6:20. If you plan to attend, please arrive at 6 so we can start on time. If you don't, please aim for 6:30.

Before the pandemic, I started an Instagram blog called 1FAMALAY to celebrate the diversity of the West Indies. The name is based on a popular soca song by Skinny Fabulous, Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, and others. Potential trademark infringement aside, I stopped during the pandemic because I felt the moment called for celebrating our shared humanity. Happy to report that there are now many, on and off social media, doing an amazing job in this space.

October 24th is United Nations Day, commemorating the instituion's charter.

Look HOT — without feeling hot, hot, hot! It's October in South Florida — hace calor! The venue is outdoors without air-conditioning. Please don't wear anything that weighs more than five pounds, combined — but keep it family-friendly-ISH.

Expect a mix of Chutney, Soca, 90s Dancehall (the best era ever), and 80s soul and rockers. For a preview:

There will likely be an event on Friday night. Details coming…

Clyde Killens Pool Hall — where great musicians, like Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, and Sam Cooke, played and partied in the days of segregation.

There is no shortage of hotel options in Miami. The most popular areas, South Beach, Brickell, and Wynwood, are 20 mins, 15 mins, and 10 mins away by car, respectively. I'll be staying in Wynwood and am looking into getting a block of rooms - stay tuned. In the meantime, here are a few nearby options:

While Overtown is a historic neighborhood facing the blight of gentrification, there are safety concerns. Please DO NOT walk to the restaurant - take an Uber on me: [code to follow].

Please just vote! I'll even let you vote for whomever you want ⭐ Midterm elections are on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd. Otherwise, let's just keep growing our friendship.

I like kids — I LOVE your kids. I am close to capacity for the venue, but if it's a choice between you bringing your kiddos or not coming, please lmk and I'll work it out.

I live in West Palm Beach, which is 2 hours from Miami. I will be arriving on Friday and heading back on Sunday.

Please lmk if you're bringing a guest, your email address (if you think I don't have it), and any dietary preferences or restrictions.