Baltimore Gets A New Home For Afro-Caribbean Cuisine and Lifestyle At Platinium Lounge

By Joseph Besong

From the ample parking space to the courteous security, the breath-taking décor, interior comfort, and superb catering service, everything at Platinium Restaurant and Lounge in Baltimore, Maryland, leaves you in awe.

Located off Liberty road in Randallstown, Platinium Lounge is easily accessible and has taken the Baltimore area by storm as a hub for the tasty Afro-Caribbean cuisine and lifestyle. In business since October 28, 2023, Platinium Restaurant and Lounge oozes class, perfection, fun, and entertainment fused in a bubbly atmosphere that is building a loyal clientele of all ages and backgrounds.

Platinium is the latest hop in the area that has charmed hearts with its extraordinary Afro-Caribbean culinary experience. The vibrant flavors and rich cultural heritage of Africa and the Caribbean resonate with a steady drum beat of diners who throng to the lounge week long.

“At Platinium, we take pride in offering authentic dishes prepared with the finest, freshest ingredients sourced sustainably. Our talented chefs skillfully craft each plate to showcase the bold and tantalizing spices that make African and Caribbean cuisine so unique. We invite you to savor our traditional recipes passed down through generations, delivering unforgettable dining moments,” says the management Team in promo messages.

Platinium warmly welcomes families, friends, and groups looking to immerse themselves in an ethnic ambiance to complement the memorable dining experience together. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a delicious meal, Platinium is the epitome of culinary excellence.

For Martin Awung, a Baltimore resident for over thirty years and the brain behind Platinium Lounge, the strong response from the public is a vindication of his vision to spice the Afro-Caribbean landscape with fun, quality, affordable entertainment space. A former President of the Association of Cameroonians in Baltimore, Martin Awung says what Platinium offers now is just a tip of the iceberg with big plans underway to make the experience even merrier from more dishes on the menu, to a host of other entertainment gigs.

Regulars at the Lounge are just going with flow and having a fun filled summer. From upbeat classical music, and life band with a drummer entertaining diners, to crab nights on Tuesdays, the young crowd on Wednesdays to afro-beats serenading from Thursday to Sunday nights, there is a niche for everyone one way or the other at Platinium Lounge and Restaurant.

Designed with several nice-looking gazebos, Platinium Lounge is airily spacious and has become a strong location for people celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and other significant milestones.

“The atmosphere here is relaxing, and friendly, the staff are courteous, and the food is super delicious,” says a middle-aged diner who preferred to be called Taylor M. In the company of four other friends on a weekday evening, Taylor M says Platinium has become a favorable spot for them to relax, unwind from the daily stress and soak in some much-needed summer fun.

For other guests that this reporter spoke to, especially those from West and Central Africa, the emergence of Platinium has spared them long commutes to other parts of Maryland in PG and Montgomery counties where the afro nightlife is more established. Weekends at Platinium Lounge are sufficiently entertaining and gratifying for me and my friends, said Jude, who identified as a native of Nigeria.

The blend of cultural diversity, putting a smile on people faces, and generally just seeing people having fun is something that Martin Awung and his staff take strong delight in. Ever passionate about community service, Awung says at Platinium, the interests, preferences and satisfaction of customers will remain premium.

As the summer rolls on, the management at Platinium says its doors remain open. With its large screen TVs for sports, open bars, variety and tasty cuisine, diverse treats to spice up the fun for guests, and the pulsating allure of the Thursday through Sunday night live, Platinium is one of the places worth sampling if in Baltimore or visiting Baltimore. As the saying goes around Platinium every visit becomes an extraordinary experience, with the staff working round the clock to curate a warm and welcoming atmosphere, creating a space where you can relax, indulge, and immerse yourself in Afro-Caribbean culture.

Interested in hosting a birthday or anniversary, ordering food, making a reservation or just and inquiry, visit 9329 Liberty rd., Randallstown, MD 21133 or call (410) 701-8002.