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June 30, 2014
Last week Afro Punk released their dates for the festival and the line up is far from a disappointment. It will be taking place at Commadore Barry Park in Brooklyn August 23 & 24! Price for tickets range from $25 to $125 and there are various packages that in...
June 24, 2014
St. Lucia is a remarkable place with breathtaking views, one-of-a-kind natural activities, the best beaches and an astounding sense of culture. I know I sound like I'm gushing... and I am. It exceeded my expectations and changed my travel life forever.
A few of us arr...
June 20, 2014
Well if you have been living under a rock, the hype surrounding Dear White People is growing at a fast rate and you better pay attention now! This film is being coined as the Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing for our generation.
Film director Justin Simien states, "T...
June 16, 2014
One of my favorite brunch spots in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is EGG. It started off as a super small hole-in-the-wall brunch spot that when you entered, you automatically felt like you were in a fresh environment with fresh ingredients, and pleasantly greeted by staff who...
June 16, 2014
SS101: First things first Alex, thanks for taking the time out of your day to speak with me! You are our first interview since the relaunch so this really means a lot. So your first book Words From A Wanderer was received very well, how did it feel to have people conne...
June 13, 2014
Vanilla custard with cheesecake blondie mix-ins at Shake Shack? Why has no one told me about this before?! I'm no longer speaking to y'all! It was everything. That is all!
June 10, 2014
I’ve been to New Orleans for ESSENCE Festival in 2011 and had a grand ol’ time. It started with me being on a 7- hour delayed flight due to a missed connection to me jumping out the airport and rushing to 2 hand grenades (the devil’s nectar) – attempting to catch up wi...
June 9, 2014
I haven't had Rita's since college days in Philly. There was only one location in New York City, quite far from me (92nd Street in Manhattan)...until now. Hello Rita's in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY! Photo'd here is a twisted sundae with hot caramel and oreo crunch and...
June 3, 2014
If you're looking to get dressed up and have a great meal with friends, hit up a local happy hour with comrades, or even order a Friday night meal for you and your boop (Philly term of endearment) to make it a Netflix night, Tierra Colombiana is perfect for all these o...
June 1, 2014
On the hunt for the best fried chicken in New York City, I've heard of the same 4 spots that are "must eats." I had been to the other three, but had yet to go to this soul food delight - Hill Country Kitchen. Mind you, it was located three blocks away from my then offi...
ABOUT RONDEL HOLDER

A marketing executive who has worked at notable media companies for over 10 years, such as Pandora Radio, ESSENCE Magazine, Complex, VIBE and AllHipHop.com.
Rondel is currently Co-CEO of Creative Genius Branding, a boutique marketing and branding firm that specializes in non-profit, small business and entertainment clients.
Business and pleasure have provided Rondel the opportunity to travel frequently both domestically and internationally, often dining out and opting for the “local” approach to travel versus being a tourist – making many friends along the way.
In 2012, Rondel started sharing his travel and foodie experiences on his blog, Soul Society 101, and continues to travel, try new recipes at home and taste new cuisines and cocktails while dining out.
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