Travel is good for the soul. In fact, research has shown those who jet set every year reduce their chance of developing serious diseases- so consider it doctor's orders to travel! But, when I'm not traveling, the next best thing that I think is good for my soul is spending time with friends and family. So this past Saturday night, we headed to
Rack & Soul on the Upper West Side of Manhattan for dinner with our friends.
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Rack & Soul prides itself on serving New York City's finest Soul Food and Wood-Smoked Barbecue. I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical when I read that, and when we walked into the brightly lit restaurant (I like a restaurant a little darker at dinner time- not diner style)...but, I have to say my first impressions were quickly squashed as soon as I took my first bite of their Fried Chicken! Delish! It was well-seasoned, crispy on the outside, and nice and juicy inside. It came with your choice of two sides (we tried more than 2- Mac & Cheese, Candied Yams, Potato Salad) and we ordered one of their waffles. Let me just say to heck with etiquette...this dish was finger-lickin' good!!!
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I also tried their baby back ribs which were awesome as well!
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They also serve basket after basket of hot, sweet and buttery rolls on the table. They rock!
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For dessert, we had their red velvet cake (which I usually don't love...I am now obsessed with this one!)...
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We also had a slice of their pecan pie...so yummy!
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There was a lot to celebrate on this night out, Ajay's birthday, the birth of Dave & Stephanie's baby boy Charlie, and Will & Karen's pregnancy! It was food that was good for the soul and a good time was had by all!
pics & blog are great!!
ReplyDeleteHey Lori! Loved the ribs n chicken so much, I'm taking some of my friends here in a couple of weeks =)
ReplyDeleteWe should definitely do this more often!