Travel Comments, Reviews and Blogs http://soulofamerica.com/interact Share your comments with SoulOfAmerica travelers Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:31:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Phillips Bar-B-Que Crenshaw http://soulofamerica.com/interact/us-cities/los-angeles/la-restaurants/phillips-bar-b-que-crenshaw/ http://soulofamerica.com/interact/us-cities/los-angeles/la-restaurants/phillips-bar-b-que-crenshaw/#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:54:22 +0000 admin http://soulofamerica.com/interact/?p=2950
DESCRIPTION: small restaurant that's mostly take-out; has a sister restaurant in Leimert Park, but this is the best location
CUISINE: Barbeque
PRICING: under $15
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sun 11a-9p
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ADDRESS: 2619 Crenshaw Blvd
PARKING: lot on premises
PHONE: 323-731-4772


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DESCRIPTION: restaurant + take-out
CUISINE: Soul Food & Barbeque
PRICING: under $12 for most menu items
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sun 11a-9p
ADDRESS: 11715 Moorpark Street
PARKING: lot on premises
PHONE: 818-763-8414


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Jeanette Valentine, Editor-in-Chief ]]> http://soulofamerica.com/interact/soulofamerica-travel-blog/2832/feed/ 2 Gussies Chicken & Waffles http://soulofamerica.com/interact/us-cities/san-francisco-and-oakland/san-francisco-oakland-restaurants/gussies-chicken-waffles-2/ http://soulofamerica.com/interact/us-cities/san-francisco-and-oakland/san-francisco-oakland-restaurants/gussies-chicken-waffles-2/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:43:23 +0000 admin http://soulofamerica.com/interact/?p=2179
DESCRIPTION: dress to impress at the city's premier medium size Jazz, Blues, and R&B nightclub crowds typically arrive late; the interior has nicely decorated brick walls in the performance area accented with modern fine art; movers and shakers meet here, including former mayor Willie Brown
CUISINE: Ethiopian cuisine
PRICING: $10-$20
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes for shows in the back
DAYS & HOURS: daily 5p-until
ADDRESS: 1539 Fillmore Street San Francisco, CA
PARKING: valet parking and on street
PHONE: 415-346-8198
WEBSITE: www.RasselasJazzClub.com


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]]> http://soulofamerica.com/interact/us-cities/san-francisco-and-oakland/san-francisco-oakland-restaurants/gussies-chicken-waffles-2/feed/ 0 Marco’s Pita http://soulofamerica.com/interact/us-cities/atlanta/atlanta-restaurants/marcos-pita/ http://soulofamerica.com/interact/us-cities/atlanta/atlanta-restaurants/marcos-pita/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:31:33 +0000 admin http://soulofamerica.com/interact/?p=2656
DESCRIPTION: a hip place for pitas of ever variety
CUISINE: light fare
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 12p-8p, Sat 12p-5p
ADDRESS: 752 Ponce De Leon Ave NE Atlanta, GA
PARKING: on premises and street
TRANSIT: MARTA bus
PHONE: 404-607-0071
WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/marcospita


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]]> http://soulofamerica.com/interact/us-cities/atlanta/atlanta-restaurants/marcos-pita/feed/ 0 Daddy D’z BBQ Joint http://soulofamerica.com/interact/us-cities/atlanta/atlanta-restaurants/daddy-dz-bbq-joint/ http://soulofamerica.com/interact/us-cities/atlanta/atlanta-restaurants/daddy-dz-bbq-joint/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:25:18 +0000 admin http://soulofamerica.com/interact/?p=2654
DESCRIPTION: arguably Atlanta's best BBQ restaurant with lots of character in the place; the slow cooked beef, pork and delicious shrimp; a live Blues Band plays on Friday and Saturday with no cover charge, just dining
CUISINE: Barbeque
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon- Fri 11a-10p, Fri-Sat 11a-12:30a, Sun Noon-9:30p
ADDRESS: 264 Memorial Drive SE Atlanta, GA
PARKING: on premises and street
TRANSIT: King Memorial MARTA Station on East/West Line, 2 blocks south & 1 block west
PHONE: 404-222-0206
WEBSITE: www.daddydz.com


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]]> http://soulofamerica.com/interact/us-cities/atlanta/atlanta-restaurants/daddy-dz-bbq-joint/feed/ 0 Vino Libro http://soulofamerica.com/interact/us-cities/atlanta/atlanta-restaurants/vino-libro/ http://soulofamerica.com/interact/us-cities/atlanta/atlanta-restaurants/vino-libro/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:07:27 +0000 admin http://soulofamerica.com/interact/?p=2652
DESCRIPTION: Melanie Wilson’s wine bar is laid back, yet very hip; you can enter with jeans and t-shirt, or with church clothes and have a good time; atmosphere during the day is quiet, but enjoyable with jazz and Neo-Soul music; at night the vibe is very lively with music, a fireplace and sofas all around so that you feel like you're enjoying someone's home; it's the kind of place where everyone mingles and the owner and waiters remember you by name; its easy it is to make friends at Vino Libro with customers ranging from early 20's to early 70's; there's a love seat in the shop; a live band brings it on Sunday nights; before leaving, check out the wine shop with culinary books and great wines for sale
CUISINE: American, Seafood; specialties include Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Omelet on the Sunday Brunch menu, tapas, basil pesto shrimp sandwich, chicken quesadillas, and crab cakes that are pretty good, even by Baltimore standards
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no, but one drink minimum
DAYS & HOURS: retail Mon-Sat Noon-8p, Lounge daily 4p-12a
ADDRESS: 933 Garrett Street, Suite 104 Atlanta, GA
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: MARTA bus
PHONE: 404-624-3643
WEBSITE: www.vinolibro.com


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DESCRIPTION: upscale restaurant with table service; lots of drink specials; owned by Jermaine Dupri
CUISINE: Soul Food/American; specialties include So So Def Omelets, The After Party (turkey sausage), Eggs Benedict, Shrimp and Salmon salads
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 10a-2a, Fri-Sat 24 hours, Sun 10a-12a
ADDRESS: 3135 Piedmont Road NE Atlanta, GA
PARKING: on premises and street
TRANSIT: Buckhead MARTA Station, then walk 2 blocks southwest
PHONE: 404-846-2773
WEBSITE: www.cafedupriatl.com


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DESCRIPTION: A simple vegan restaurant where native art, tropical plants & soothing island music converge with delicious aromas to create a casual, home-like ambience and bright, nature-inspired interior
CUISINE: Caribbean Vegan, fresh juices & dairy-free smoothies; specialties include rice & peas, curry “soy chick-un”, jerk tempeh, ackee, hearty soups; raw/live menu items & desserts and take out service are available; Free Wi-Fi
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sun 10a-7p
ADDRESS: 233 Mitchell Street, SW Atlanta, GA
PARKING: on premises and street
TRANSIT: Five Points the central MARTA Station, then walk 3 blocks south
PHONE: 404-957–7376
WEBSITE: www.Calabashvegetariankitchen.com


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]]> http://soulofamerica.com/interact/us-cities/atlanta/atlanta-restaurants/calabash-vegetarian-kitchen/feed/ 0 Gladys Knight’s & Ron Winan’s Chicken & Waffles http://soulofamerica.com/interact/us-cities/atlanta/atlanta-restaurants/gladys-knights-ron-winans-chicken-waffles/ http://soulofamerica.com/interact/us-cities/atlanta/atlanta-restaurants/gladys-knights-ron-winans-chicken-waffles/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:04:36 +0000 admin http://soulofamerica.com/interact/?p=2645
DESCRIPTION: Soul Food specialties are chicken and waffles as expected and much more; Gladys Knight is known to drop in for a meal when in town
CUISINE: Soul Food with specialties being chicken & waffles
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Sun 11a-8p, Mon-Thu 11a-11p, Fri-Sat 11a-4a
ADDRESS: 529 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA
PARKING: on premises and street
TRANSIT: North MARTA Station or Civic Center MARTA on North/South Line
PHONE: 404-874-9393
WEBSITE: www.gladysandron.com


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