{"id":96918,"date":"2025-09-26T01:33:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T05:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackgirlnerds.com\/?p=96918"},"modified":"2025-09-26T01:33:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T05:33:16","slug":"10-soul-food-restaurants-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackgirlnerds.com\/10-soul-food-restaurants-to-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Soul Food Restaurants to Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Soul food \u2014 two words that immediately bring a smile to my face, with a nostalgia reminding me of my Nana in the kitchen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/soul-food-cuisine\">Soul food is an offering of food that comes from the heart<\/a> and feeds the soul. It\u2019s more than comfort food, having a legacy of its own. <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/blackgirlnerds.com\/insecure-season-3-episode-4-fresh-like-recap-2\/\" title=\"Insecure Season 3, Episode 4: &#8220;Fresh-Like&#8221; \u2014 RECAP\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"8646\">Soul<\/a> food, in all its fried, pork-laden, and simmered-all-day glory, is a cuisine different from any other, brought by Africans to America during the days of slavery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/food-news\/a26356466\/what-is-soul-food\/\">soul food began during the tragic years of slavery<\/a> when the enslaved would get cuts of meat and vegetables that were considered inedible by their white masters. The Great Migration following the Civil War introduced <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/blackgirlnerds.com\/disney-and-pixars-soul-new-sneak-peek\/\" title=\"Disney and Pixar\u2019s &#8216;SOUL&#8217; \u2013 New Sneak Peek\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"11359\">soul<\/a> food to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, <a href=\"https:\/\/blackgirlnerds.com\/chef-alisa-reynolds-explores-the-soul-food-in-other-cultures-in-searching-for-soul-food\/\">soul food can be found in every corner of the country<\/a>. Many soul food restaurants focus on classic dishes, while others put their unique spin on them. These 10 soul food restaurants span from the East Coast to the West Coast and serve up delicious dishes that will please any soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dulans-sfk.com\/\">Dulan\u2019s Soul Food Kitchen<\/a>, Los Angeles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161201\/dulans.jpeg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161201\/dulans-1024x538.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96921 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161201\/dulans.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161201\/dulans.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161201\/dulans.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161201\/dulans.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161201\/dulans.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161201\/dulans.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161201\/dulans.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161201\/dulans.jpeg 91w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Adolf Dulan, known as the \u201cKing of Soul Food,\u201d learned to cook on a farm in Luther, Oklahoma, from his mother. He watched her prepare fried chicken, collard greens, and much more. It all set the foundation for what would become his soul food empire. Dulan\u2019s has two locations in California: one in Inglewood and one in Los Angeles. One of the best things about Dulan\u2019s is the huge portions. My personal favorite: the smothered chicken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.estherscajunsoul.com\/\">Esther\u2019s Cajun Caf\u00e9<\/a>, Houston<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161209\/esthers.jpeg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161209\/esthers-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96922 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161209\/esthers.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161209\/esthers.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161209\/esthers.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161209\/esthers.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161209\/esthers.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161209\/esthers.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161209\/esthers.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161209\/esthers.jpeg 64w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is probably the friendliest restaurant I\u2019ve ever been to. Huge portions, and you can expect to find candied yams, oxtails, mustard greens, and cornbread. Esther\u2019s has a legacy of Cajun cooking and the gumbo definitely honors that spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/loloschickenandwaffles.com\/\">Lo-Lo\u2019s Chicken &amp; Waffles<\/a>, various cities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161222\/lo-los-chicken.jpeg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161222\/lo-los-chicken-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96924 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161222\/lo-los-chicken.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161222\/lo-los-chicken.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161222\/lo-los-chicken.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161222\/lo-los-chicken.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161222\/lo-los-chicken.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161222\/lo-los-chicken.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161222\/lo-los-chicken.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161222\/lo-los-chicken.jpeg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lo-Lo\u2019s has locations in Arizona, Texas, and Nevada. The menu offers different variations on the classic combination of chicken and waffles. The Baby Ray has three pieces of chicken, waffles, homemade gravy, and onions. If your appetite is bigger, go for the KK\u2019s, which has waffles, chicken, grits, and eggs. The primary objective at Lo-Lo&#8217;s is to infuse the fried chicken with as much love as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pearlsplacerestaurant.com\/\">Pearl\u2019s Place<\/a>, Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161241\/pearls-place.jpeg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161241\/pearls-place-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96926 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161241\/pearls-place.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161241\/pearls-place.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161241\/pearls-place.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161241\/pearls-place.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161241\/pearls-place.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161241\/pearls-place.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161241\/pearls-place.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161241\/pearls-place.jpeg 85w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the early 1930\u2019s, as the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/blackgirlnerds.com\/the-cast-and-showrunner-of-harlem-reflecting-on-the-final-season\/\" title=\"The Cast and Showrunner of &#8216;Harlem&#8217; Reflecting on the Final Season\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"11360\">Harlem<\/a> Renaissance was winding down in NYC, a new surge of Black creativity began to flow in Southside Chicago, known now as Bronzeville. This is where you\u2019ll find Pearl&#8217;s Place \u2014 the perfect spot in Chicago for soul food.&nbsp;The menu offers Cajun food, in addition to shrimp and cheesy grits, smoked ham hock dinners, and fall-off-the-bone short ribs.&nbsp;The shrimp po&#8217;boy at Pearl&#8217;s Place is&nbsp;so good. It&#8217;s served on hot crunchy French bread.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sweetiepiesuppercrust\/?hl=en\">Sweetie Pie\u2019s<\/a>, St. Louis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161256\/sweetie-pies.jpeg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161256\/sweetie-pies-1024x569.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96928 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161256\/sweetie-pies.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161256\/sweetie-pies.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161256\/sweetie-pies.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161256\/sweetie-pies.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161256\/sweetie-pies.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161256\/sweetie-pies.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161256\/sweetie-pies.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161256\/sweetie-pies.jpeg 86w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever watched the television series <em>Welcome to Sweetie Pie\u2019s<\/em>, you will be familiar with Sweetie Pie\u2019s Upper Crust soul restaurant in St. Louis. The show centered Robbie Montgomery and her mission to spotlight her delicious cuisine. Yes, it\u2019s the real deal. You\u2019ll find fried chicken and big portions of creamy mac and cheese. Even the vegetables are a must on the plate. You have to leave room for the peach cobbler, or you\u2019ll regret it \u2014 I promise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sylviasrestaurant.com\/\">Sylvia\u2019s<\/a>, New York City<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19162755\/sylvias-harlem.jpeg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19162755\/sylvias-harlem-1024x538.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96932 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19162755\/sylvias-harlem.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19162755\/sylvias-harlem.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19162755\/sylvias-harlem.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19162755\/sylvias-harlem.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19162755\/sylvias-harlem.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19162755\/sylvias-harlem.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19162755\/sylvias-harlem.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19162755\/sylvias-harlem.jpeg 91w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the picks on this list are from the South. However, New York City has to be present here because of the famous Sylvia\u2019s. This restaurant is a Harlem staple that has been serving up soul food since 1962. The <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/blackgirlnerds.com\/star-wars-rebels-season-4-details-2\/\" title=\"Star Wars Rebels Season 4: The Path to Final Season Revealed\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1748\">catfish<\/a>, mac and cheese, and candied yams are legendary, and the ribs are always fantastic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nieciesrestaurant.com\/\">Niecie\u2019s<\/a>, Kansas City<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161705\/niecies_kc-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161705\/niecies_kc-1024x614.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96930 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161705\/niecies_kc-scaled.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161705\/niecies_kc-scaled.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161705\/niecies_kc-scaled.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161705\/niecies_kc-scaled.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161705\/niecies_kc-scaled.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161705\/niecies_kc-scaled.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161705\/niecies_kc-scaled.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161705\/niecies_kc-scaled.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161705\/niecies_kc-scaled.jpeg 2340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My hometown certainly doesn\u2019t disappoint when it comes to the soul food game. Niecie\u2019s specializes in soul food and gives customers fast, great service, serving Kansas City for over 30 years. Their motto is \u201cGood Food, Served Right.\u201d It\u2019s the fried pork chops (fried right), eggs, and grits for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearddatkitchen.com\/\">Heard Dat Kitchen<\/a>, New Orleans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161216\/heard-dat.jpeg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161216\/heard-dat-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96923 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161216\/heard-dat.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161216\/heard-dat.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161216\/heard-dat.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161216\/heard-dat.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161216\/heard-dat.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161216\/heard-dat.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161216\/heard-dat.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161216\/heard-dat.jpeg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Heard Dat Kitchen in the heart of New Orleans serves a tasty spin on soul food by offering reimagined dishes that have all of the classic soul flavors with a fresh and fun presentation.&nbsp;Owner Jeffery Heard Jr., also known as Chef Jeff, believes in building good memories and delicious food, and he does just that. The menu&nbsp;offers several meal options; many are served with fries, bacon, ranch dressing, and perfectly spiced red beans and rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.benneoneagle.com\/\">Benne on Eagle<\/a>, Asheville, NC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161148\/benne-on-eagle.jpeg\" class=\"mfp-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161148\/benne-on-eagle-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-96919 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161148\/benne-on-eagle.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161148\/benne-on-eagle.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161148\/benne-on-eagle.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161148\/benne-on-eagle.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/bgn2018media.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/19161148\/benne-on-eagle.jpeg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Benne on Eagle in Asheville, North Carolina, serves upscale soul food with an elegant twist. 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Sides such as fried green tomatoes, as well as a mac and cheese recipe stamped by Oprah herself show up as key favorites on the menu. Add the freshly squeezed, homemade strawberry lemonade, and you&#8217;ve got everything you need. Delilah also competed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81057855\">Netflix series <em>America\u2019s Barbeque Showdown<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we <a href=\"https:\/\/nationaltoday.com\/national-soul-food-month\/\">celebrate National Soul Food Month<\/a>, we remember the heritage and history of the foods of Black people and people from the African diaspora. All of these culinary contributions have made a deep-rooted impact on the American menu. Make your favorite soul food dishes for family and friends, or visit a soul food restaurant in your city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soul food \u2014 two words that immediately bring a smile to my face, with a nostalgia reminding me of my Nana in the kitchen. 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