A taste of soul.Tempt your palate with these African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. delights Tucked away in many U.S. cities are local eateries frequented by regulars doubling as self-appointed promoters who endorse their favorite spots: "You need to go to So and So's, if you want the best--!" Well, how far would you go to create your ultimate soul food plate? Start by heading west to sunny Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , where an unforgettable salad-loving "goddess" awaits you. Packed with crispy lettuce, sliced onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers, the salad at Harold & Belle's (2920 W. Jefferson St.; 323-735-9023) comes alive when you request the restaurant's famous Green Goddess dressing Green goddess is a salad dressing, typically containing mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, chives, anchovy, tarragon, lemon juice, and pepper. Before the advent of ranch dressing, green goddess was possibly one of the most popular salad dressings in the West Coast of the United (made daily on the premises). Unlike anything sold in stores, this bright green dressing is thick and creamy, with a garlic-flavored base and impossible-to-duplicate flavors that'll make you want more. Then, for some flavorful fried fish, head 2,500 miles east to New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. and uptown to the corner of Madison Avenue and 125th Street (in the heart of historic Harlem) to A Taste of Seafood (50 East 125th St.; 212-831-5584), where owner and founder Sheila Thomas and her brother Ricky Thomas prepare the flakiest, best-tasting fried whiting in the country (but you be the judge). All fish is cooked to order so it always tastes fresh. And this family-owned fish and chips fish and chips pl.n. Fried fillets of fish and French-fried potatoes. Noun 1. fish and chips - fried fish and french-fried potatoes dish - a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner" location also has gained a reputation for its home-cooked sides, among them macaroni macaroni: see pasta. and cheese and greens. (They go through at least four to five pots of greens a day.) Next, steer your soulful culinary journey south to Texas, where the portions are big and the beef is plentiful. If you don't call in your order, expect to wait at Dallas' Wingfield's Breakfast & Burgers (2615 S. Beckley St.; 214-943-5214), where former biology teacher Richard Wingfield has hamburger making down to a science. Each juicy burger features more than a half a pound of butcher-store beef seasoned with soul and topped with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, mustard, mayo, and ketchup. Cancel all meetings after this one; you'll be fast asleep. For some side dishes, stop over at one of New Orleans' best-kept secrets, Two Sister's Kitchen (223 N. Derbigny St.; 504-524-0056). The red beans and rice Red beans and rice is an emblematic dish of Louisiana Creole cuisine (not originally of Cajun cuisine), traditionally made on Mondays with red beans, vegetables (onion and celery), spices (thyme, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf), and pork bones left over from Sunday dinner, cooked , a Louisiana soul food tradition, made daily from a family recipe, is a meal in itself, or you can order it with four pieces of catfish and potato salad. And, then make your way to Philadelphia at Delilah Winder's Bluezette (246 Market Street, 215-627-3866) for downhome Southern fried chicken and some can't-miss collard greens Noun 1. collard greens - kale that has smooth leaves collards cole, kail, kale - coarse curly-leafed cabbage . Top off your dining experience with this eatery's sweet potato cheesecake for the ultimate finale. |
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