This February, spotlighting Black chefs and food industry professionals across South Florida, showcasing their innovation, resilience, and cultural impact. These influential chefs are redefining leadership and creativity in the kitchen, bringing unique stories that go beyond recipes and highlight the power of culture and identity.
Join us in honoring a curated group of local Black culinary visionaries whose voices are shaping the future of food and community. Their stories of resilience and innovation exemplify the true spirit of Black History Month.
Chef Oumar Diouf of Arlo Wynwood
Chef Oumar Diouf brings a global point of view and a deeply personal culinary voice to Wyn Wyn, the signature restaurant at Arlo Wynwood. The chef was born and raised in Senegal, where he says cooking began as a passion (he enjoyed folding empanadas by hand), not a profession. But after a sports injury while living in Argentina ended his pursuit of soccer, he decided to enroll in culinary school and eventually opened his first restaurant. His career has since spanned from Brazil to the United States, with experience in restaurants, hotels, catering, teaching and entrepreneurship, most recently at Arlo Chicago’s About Last Knife. Now newly arrived in Miami, Diouf draws on Latin American techniques, Asian influences and the flavors of his upbringing, like brunch’s all-new Senegalese-inspired Acaraje Benedict, blending them into a menu shaped for the Miami diner.
Arnelda Broadaway, Director of Sales & Marketing at The Goodtime Hotel
Arnelda Broadaway is a seasoned hospitality and events professional with over 20 years of experience leading luxury catering sales, event strategy and brand activations across premier hotel properties nationwide. Now, she brings her signature energy and guest-centric approach to her role as director of sales and marketing at The Goodtime Hotel, driving revenue and elevating the hotel’s position as one of Miami Beach’s most sought-after destinations. She has successfully led conferences, galas, brand activations and high-stakes meetings for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Recognized by Women We Admire in 2024 and Boutique Hotelier’s Hidden Heroes Award in 2025, Broadaway consistently earns praise for her flawless execution and ability to anticipate client needs. Broadaway also serves as the senior project manager for the Udonis Haslem Foundation, a nonprofit that supports children and families in historically marginalized neighborhoods throughout South Florida through programs focused on youth development, mental health, community accessibility, small business support and affordable housing.