| The soul food restaurant is a tradition in the | | | | spread the word when you find a good soul food |
| African American community. From Atlanta to | | | | restaurant. |
| New York City and all points in between, | | | | Another good tip is to drive around the back. |
| everyone has a personal opinion about where the | | | | Generally if the back of the eatery is clean and |
| best soul food is. | | | | organized that's a good sign the inside will be too. |
| But how do you choose the best soul food cafe | | | | |
| if you're new to a city or an area. For example, | | | | Here's My Other 7 Tips: |
| what if you're on vacation or just passing through | | | | 1. Friendly Service. |
| for a short time? How can you tell the places to | | | | Are you greeted when you walk in or do you |
| get your grub on? Or who has the best collard | | | | have to find someone to help you? |
| greens? | | | | 2. Good Dining Atmosphere. |
| There's many points to consider when choosing a | | | | Is the atmosphere inviting, comfortable and clean? |
| good soul food restaurant, such as atmosphere, | | | | 3. Reasonable Prices. |
| good prices, history and reputation, for example. | | | | Is the prices good in relation to the quality of |
| Those are usually the signs of good comfort food. | | | | food being served. |
| But still, hands-down the best way to choose a | | | | |
| good soul food restaurant that continues to stand | | | | 4. Food Flavorful and Satisfying. |
| the test of time is word-of-mouth. One thing you | | | | Is the food flavorful and did you feel satisfied? |
| can always depend on. The one subject people | | | | 5. Good Food Selection. |
| like to brag about is good places they've eaten at. | | | | Did they offer a good variety to suit your taste |
| If you ask them they'll tell you about it. Don't | | | | and mood. |
| you? Think about it. If I asked you where I can | | | | 6. Clean Bathrooms. |
| get the best (Fill in the blank), and you love to eat | | | | Were the bathrooms clean and have a sanitary |
| them, you won't be able to stop telling me. | | | | appearance and smell. |
| Many of my readers ask me this question. "Roy | | | | 7. Hot Food Always Hot and Cold Food Cold. |
| what's best way to pick a good soul food | | | | Was the food served at temperatures they were |
| restaurant?" | | | | supposed to be? |
| My answer's always the same, "good restaurants | | | | These are a few points to consider. So, the next |
| leave witnesses." | | | | time you want to find a good soul food |
| Let this be your guide when choosing a good | | | | restaurant remember these tips and you'll have a |
| place to eat, look for witnesses, if you can't find | | | | better eating experience. |
| any witnesses... beware! In turn make it a point to | | | | |