"When this soul food spot moved out of its original home in a Harlem brownstone, it lost some of its allure. But it gained a lot in return, including a prime location on 116th Street as well as an expanded cocktail menu with potent bourbon and moonshine concoctions. Of course, the food remains the main draw here, and it ranges from jumbo shrimp and grits sprinkled with bits of applewood-smoked bacon to pulled pork sandwiches served on shiny brioche rolls. And yes, the oversize portrait of James Baldwin’s smiling face, complete with a crown that’s been “bought and paid for,” made the move too." - Neha Talreja, Hannah Albertine, Bryan Kim, The Curious Uptowner
Noah Devereaux