Thursday, April 2, 2009

Soul Food in New York City

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Recently while visiting in New York City, we found a new restaurant in Brooklyn that we really enjoyed. It is called The Soul Spot and is at 303 Atlantic Avenue near the antique shopping area.

The owner was so nice, and told us he learned to cook from his brother who lives in Memphis which is really close to Mississippi!IMG_0150

Janet ordered meatloaf, candied yams, corn and cornbread. I had salmon croquettes, macaroni and cheese and green beans. The portions were very generous as you can see from this picture, and the food was delicious!

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There were awards all over the place including this “ Soul Spot” award.

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We told my son who is living in NYC now about it, and he tried it out. It is not too far from the subway stop and pretty easy to find.

I hope if you are ever in New York City and have a chance to go there you will try this restaurant. The website is http://www.thesoulspot.com/. You can get directions, a menu and prices online. You will love the food!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

19 comments:

  1. bjApril 2, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Oh, my....this sounds so good and looks even better. Yummy!
    xo bj

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  2. santamakerApril 2, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    I would LoVe to try this food. It looks so good.

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  3. AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    Looks so tasty, Diane! Love the looks of that sweet potato!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. The Quintessential MagpieApril 2, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    Diane, that is a true find! And you're right... the portions are very generous! I'm starved so I could do with a big plate right now!!! :-)

    Happy Foodie Friday...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  5. FoleyApril 2, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    That is definitely "Soul Food"..looks delicious!

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  6. Rattlebridge FarmApril 2, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    Now THAT is cooking. I loved this peek at down home cooking in NYC!
    Oh, to have a plate of that goodness right now.

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  7. SmilingSallyApril 3, 2009 at 3:57 AM

    If I were going to NY, I'd try it out.

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  8. susanApril 3, 2009 at 4:48 AM

    Some people call Memphis the unofficial capitol of MS :)! I bet those NYC'ers go crazy over this (not to mention displaced southerners)!

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  9. AprilApril 3, 2009 at 5:44 AM

    Now, that's MY kind of eatin'! Looks delish!

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  10. Southern LadyApril 3, 2009 at 6:01 AM

    Wow, Diane ... You'd think you were in Mississippi judging by those sweet potatoes and meat loaf. When your son gets homesick, he can just go to the Soul Spot and feel like he's home.

    I love the picture of Connor and Cooper ... isn't Smile Box fun!

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  11. Pat@Back Porch MusingsApril 3, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    What a great place, Diane! The food looks delish!!

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  12. DarleneApril 3, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    That food looks DELICIOUS....I would have probably licked my plate clean....lol

    Have a great weekend Diane!

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  13. AnonymousApril 3, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    First thing,I love------your new header.That is fabulous.
    Now,this food is really making me hungry.YUMMY______________Ann

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  14. ChandyApril 3, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Oh, definitely! I love barbecue and those beans look so good! Thanks for letting us know!

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  15. imjacobsmomApril 3, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    MmmmMmmm! That plate looks so good! ~ Robyn

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  16. Brenda PruittApril 3, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    I didn't realize my hunger until I read that menu! Now I'm starving!
    Brenda

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  17. xinexApril 3, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    This looks so good, Diane. It's making me hungry!..Christine

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  18. Lori (All That Splatters)April 4, 2009 at 1:27 AM

    I know the exact area you were in -my sister doesn't live too far from there. I'll have to see if she's been there and will recommend it if she hasn't! Looks like great food!

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  19. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiApril 4, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    WOW! Those are big portions Diane! Everything looks great. I'll definitely stop in the next time I'm in that area.

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Thank you for taking the time to comment on my post. Your comments are welcome. Please come back, and I'll stop by to visit you too!
Diane