2 reviews

1. Adrian Blackshear  

   on March 20, 2015
   

   I really wish I could give an extra star, but something was missing.

   Seafood Combo with Cornbread, Collard Greens, and Mac ($16.95): You smell that? That's a hole burning through my wallet after saying I would stick to something quick and cheap. I had around $25 on me since I decided I wouldn't go crazy on dinner; well, that and I was just too lazy to head to the NFCU. Welp.

   Overall, I enjoyed what I ate. The two whiting fish were perfectly fried and did not taste like lard or leave an after taste in my mouth at all. The four scallops albeit lacking in size and quantity were tender and juicy. As for the four fried shrimp, the batter was not too thick and, like everything else, was freshly fried. Their cornbread is some of the best I've had. It was moist, buttery, and soft. The sides were a good combination — the collard greens weren't overly briney and the mac was not bland nor salty. Also, hot sauce is a must add. It tasted great with the fried seafood. The brand they use isn't too spicy — for me at least — so feel free to go nuts when eating.

   Fried Chicken: I was able to try a fried chicken breast, and sad to say, I was disappointed. The chicken was fried too long, with the meat being a bit chewier in some areas and being dry overall. Like the fried seafood, I don't think they use anything other than salt and pepper because there weren't any distinct flavors.

   Slice of Sweet Potato Pie ($3): I was in search for Peach Cobbler but they sold out yesterday. Sweet Potato Pie seemed to be the better alternative. Each of the individual slices are pretty thick, so you will indeed get a chance to savor the sweet filling. I can tell these were homemade for two reasons. First, you could see a huge baking rack filled with hot and fresh pies and cakes behind the cash register. Second, you could see the stringy fibers still in the pie. The crust was light and flaky and tasted fresh while the filling was sweet and creamy. According to the owner, they have new batches of desserts every Thursday.

   Quantity and price wise, I'd have to take a couple of stars off. For $16.95, I was expecting a whole lot more seafood or at least larger sides. For $14, I could get a 13×9 pan of rice, fries, roasted chicken, and ribs at a Portuguese take out. I like the food, but the quantity was lacking for me. The location blows. It's next to Red Wings Shoes and New York Cafe and Deli on the right side of 22-E.

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2. Tyesha Rison  

   on November 10, 2015
   

   We were in the mood to try someplace new. Yelp bookmarks to the rescue. This small place is a bit off the beaten track. Although it is right on 22, it is easy to blow right by it.

   Soul food is the name of the game here. Ribs, fried chicken, cornbread. Fried fish. My son had two legs and two thighs. I had ribs. Split some fries and cornbread.

   My son thought his chicken was great. Not dry at all. It may have been fried twice but we could not detect it. The ribs were nice and tender. Not overcooked. The fries were supermarket variety and unmemorable. Same with the cornbread.

   We liked the place. Unfortunately, we were the only ones there. We'll be back one of these days.

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