At this U Street soul food "pit stop", "down-home" Southern fare in helpings that would "easily serve two" "make up" for its "nothing-to-write-home-about" decor; some moan that it's "overpriced", but BYO helps compensate, and the staff is "nice and friendly."
No-frills soul food is what you can find at this friendly eat-in/take-out place where the price is right and the food is delicious. Ultrarich macaroni and cheese, perfectly fried chicken, and smoky-sweet beef ribs just beg to be devoured. Sides like collard greens have a healthy bent, cooked with vinegar and sugar rather than the traditional salt pork. Smack in the middle of the U Street area,...