The Art Of Soul
SPAHA SOUL | 2270 1st Ave. (bet. 116th & 117th Aves.) | 212.427.3625 | spahaweb.zapto.org
SPAHA SOUL | 2270 1st Ave. (bet. 116th & 117th Aves.) | 212.427.3625 | spahaweb.zapto.org
MANNA'S SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT | 54 E 125th St. (Bet. 5th & Lexington Aves.) + Various Locations | 646.613.7100 | soulfood.com
HARLEM SHAKE | 100 West 124th St. (on Lenox Ave.) | 212.222.8300 | harlemshakenyc.com
TACO MIX | 234 East 116th St. (bet. 2nd & 3rd Aves.) | 347.664.3002
...Fried fish sandwiches are a staple in the South—many neighborhoods hosting Fish Fry Fridays ritualistically—and stores in major cities that sell fresh, raw fish (especially the cheaper yet still flavorful and flaky whiting and porgy varieties) as well as fry them freshly breaded to order are as common in more urban areas like Harlem than Starbucks are anywhere in or near Yorkville... [Full Post]
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que | 646 W. 131st St. (at 12th Ave.) | 212.694.1777 | www.dinosaurbarbque.com
...I couldn't even believe the size of the sandwich. Not one or two filets, but six, maybe eight? I lost count. Each one, crackly crispy-skinned on the outside, beautifully seasoned, wrapping some nicely firm and flaky white fish, clean with flavor. Soft bread assists each chew and swallow while creamy tartar sauce bright with finally chopped pickles added the appropriate amount of spark for my tongue's enjoyment.... [Full post]
...It is a kitschy space, yet complete devoid quaint cutsiness or hipster irony. The decor, a throwback to the national diners of yore.... [cont.]