 
Darwinism
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Username: Darwinism
Post Number: 322
Registered: 06-2005
Posted From: 69.215.30.34
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 4:23 pm: |    |
I enjoy the fried catfish and the fried chicken, as well as the okra, collared-greens and etc.
Does anyone have a favorite place to get a good, wholesome soul food meal ?
I like Beans & Cornbread in Southfield, as well as Back in the Day on 8 Mile between Livernois and Woodward. |
Jt1
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Username: Jt1
Post Number: 6389
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 198.208.251.24
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 4:29 pm: | |
Southern Fires, just North of Jeffereson and just west of Belle Isle.
Great food, good prices, no booze and pretty non-descript atmosphere.
You could also go with Berts or Bakers and get a live show to go with your food. |
Merchantgander
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Username: Merchantgander
Post Number: 1449
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 150.198.164.127
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 4:32 pm: | |
Is Southern Fires on the Blvd. |
Super_d
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Username: Super_d
Post Number: 536
Registered: 08-2005
Posted From: 69.246.119.77
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 4:39 pm: | |
Steve's Soul Food, 8443 Grand River.(Dine-in buffet)
The Fish Delight, Linwood and Collingwood.(Carry-out)
Vic's Barbecue, W.Warren and Vinewood.(Carry-out)
super d(motordetroit) |
Jt1
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Username: Jt1
Post Number: 6390
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Posted From: 198.208.251.24
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 4:46 pm: | |
MG - I believe it starts with a B that it is on and it is 1-2 blocks west of GB. |
Valkyrias
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Username: Valkyrias
Post Number: 184
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 66.238.129.197
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 4:47 pm: | |
m'dears over in one of the pointes and there is some small place over by eastern market, somewhere by the freeway? i dunno the name, but my aunt swears by both of these places. i've been to m'dears...love the hush puppies  |
Kathleen
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Username: Kathleen
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Posted From: 140.244.107.151
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 4:48 pm: | |
Hey MerchantGander...
Southern Fires is a couple blocks west of East Grand Blvd on Bellevue, just north of Jefferson. Basically it's behind the Lofts at Rivertown on Jefferson (the old Stearns Drug Company building). The address is 575 Bellevue St. |
Jt1
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Username: Jt1
Post Number: 6391
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Posted From: 198.208.251.24
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 4:49 pm: | |
the street next to (west) of Wendy's on Jefferson. |
Super_d
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Post Number: 537
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Posted From: 69.246.119.77
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 4:53 pm: | |
'Valkyrias' I believe your talking about Louisiana Gumbo's on Gratiot and north of 375. The best Red beans and Rice in the City?
super d(motordetroit) |
Sharmaal
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Username: Sharmaal
Post Number: 539
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Posted From: 136.1.1.154
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 4:55 pm: | |
Louisiana Gumbo's - Hows the Gumbo there? |
Jt1
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Post Number: 6394
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Posted From: 198.208.251.24
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 4:56 pm: | |
Over rated if you ask me. |
Gary
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Posted From: 66.73.238.5
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 4:58 pm: | |
I've tried them all and Teresa's on W. McNichols west of Schaefer has the best fried catfish in town. Don't even waste your time going anyplace else. |
Super_d
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Username: Super_d
Post Number: 538
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Posted From: 69.246.119.77
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 4:59 pm: | |
'Darwinism' I'm sorry to say, most of these forumers are transplanted sub-urbanites and they are gonna direct you to a downtown joint--but the best places to get authentic soul food is in tha' hood. (see my earlier post)
super d(motordetroit)
(Message edited by super_d on January 11, 2006) |
Iseries840
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Username: Iseries840
Post Number: 133
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Posted From: 12.31.43.97
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:00 pm: | |
Motor City Soul Food - 12700 W 7 Mile Rd (Meyers)
Carry out only. |
Sharmaal
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Post Number: 542
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Posted From: 136.1.1.154
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:03 pm: | |
I think this question is like "Best Pizza", "Best Burger", "Best Coney".
Errbody got their spot. |
Valkyrias
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Username: Valkyrias
Post Number: 185
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 66.238.129.197
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:03 pm: | |
super_d...perhaps. i just remember when i went with her to m'dears, she also mentioned a "hole in the wall place" over by eastern market, and that she has gone out of her way to go to there because it's great comfort food... |
Super_d
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Post Number: 539
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Posted From: 69.246.119.77
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:07 pm: | |
'Sharmaal' I believe 'Gumbo' is one of those dishes that, 'it is what it is'?(LOL)__ Gumbo is Gumbo.
But like I said,'the red beans and rice is the best in the city.
super d(motordetroit) |
Jltyler
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Post Number: 212
Registered: 03-2005
Posted From: 70.230.13.37
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:09 pm: | |
Baker's has some great soulfood.
Also try Johnson's Southern Kitchen on Greenfield and Grand River. Tuesdays special BBQ Neckbone, there is none better. |
Super_d
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Username: Super_d
Post Number: 540
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Posted From: 69.246.119.77
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:20 pm: | |
Also there is a place on Grandriver and McGraw, next to, 'Al's New Olympia Lounge' that possibly has the juiciest ribs in town.
super d(motordetroit) |
Jt1
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Posted From: 198.208.251.24
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:29 pm: | |
Steve's place? |
Jt1
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Posted From: 198.208.251.24
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:29 pm: | |
Oops, Steve's Soul Food? |
Susanarosa
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Posted From: 208.39.170.90
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:31 pm: | |
Steve's Bait? |
Dabirch
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Username: Dabirch
Post Number: 1299
Registered: 06-2004
Posted From: 208.44.117.10
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:35 pm: | |
quote:Steve's Bait?
I think that is highlife and Kessler's -- isn't that what he used to catch you? |
Sharmaal
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Username: Sharmaal
Post Number: 545
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Posted From: 136.1.1.154
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:38 pm: | |
highlife and Kessler's
No kids, that's a Huey. |
Susanarosa
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Post Number: 653
Registered: 11-2003
Posted From: 208.39.170.90
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:41 pm: | |
I was actually speaking of the actual Bait shop off Jefferson with the killer sign.
But yeah, a beer and a shot get me hooked everytime. In fact, I haven't been sober in over 2 years... |
Susanarosa
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Posted From: 208.39.170.90
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:44 pm: | |
No no, not a Huyghe...a Hoover. |
Drm
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Username: Drm
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Posted From: 69.220.224.105
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:50 pm: | |
quote:Also there is a place on Grandriver and McGraw, next to, 'Al's New Olympia Lounge' that possibly has the juiciest ribs in town.
super d(motordetroit)
That's Dave's Famous. |
Czar
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Username: Czar
Post Number: 2829
Registered: 11-2003
Posted From: 129.137.195.229
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:52 pm: | |
I think Big Tone cooks up some mean soul food. LOL |
Dabirch
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Username: Dabirch
Post Number: 1300
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Posted From: 208.44.117.10
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 5:54 pm: | |
quote:In fact, I haven't been sober in over 2 years...
Maybe that's why you are finally starting to get funny |
Super_d
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Username: Super_d
Post Number: 541
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Posted From: 69.246.119.77
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 6:04 pm: | |
I told ya'll, 'Big-Tone' on W.Warren & 32nd dont't do that!__only tv's, radio's, labtop's, gas cards' etc.
super d(motordetroit) |
Lurker
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Username: Lurker
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Posted From: 65.196.220.198
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 6:06 pm: | |
What's a labtop? |
Susanarosa
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Post Number: 655
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Posted From: 208.39.170.90
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 6:07 pm: | |
Big Tone musta relocated two blocks over... |
Super_d
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Post Number: 542
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Posted From: 69.246.119.77
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 6:12 pm: | |
Oh no! the grammer police are out__Figure it out will ya'__please get a life!
'Big Tone' covers from 25th all way down to 32nd! |
Observant2art
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Username: Observant2art
Post Number: 190
Registered: 11-2005
Posted From: 208.177.190.227
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 6:23 pm: | |
I like the Bone Yard Restuarant on Telegraph and Warren. |
Rocknrollscientist
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Post Number: 85
Registered: 05-2005
Posted From: 67.97.41.121
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 6:28 pm: | |
When it was still around, I always liked Theodore's Fine Family Dining downtown. The fried chicken livers at Baker's Keyboard Lounge are some of the best I've ever had. Combine that with nightly live jazz, and it's a pretty good package. |
Gistok
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Username: Gistok
Post Number: 1740
Registered: 08-2004
Posted From: 207.69.138.142
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 8:14 pm: | |
Anybody know where I can get great Sweet Potato Pie? I've hated sweet potatoes all my life (still do in most forms), until I had southern Sweet Potato Pie.... yummy! |
Hamtramike
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Username: Hamtramike
Post Number: 448
Registered: 12-2003
Posted From: 4.229.111.254
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 8:50 pm: | |
Potato factory? Not sure about pie, I only eat it homeade.
My opinion:
Bert's: Fun place, food nothing to write home about.
Bakers: Really fun place, i forget which is better the food or the entertainment.
Southern Fires: Very good food, Great place to take the family. Sorry Super D but the wait on sunday afternoon or a Saturday evening while the place is full of hundreds of people is a pretty good testament to how good the food is. Best MacnCheese from any restaurant. Reasonable prices, but NO BEER. |
Urban_shocker
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Username: Urban_shocker
Post Number: 243
Registered: 12-2003
Posted From: 68.248.7.192
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 9:49 pm: | |
Green's Deep South Barbeque, Mack between Mt. Elliott and the Boulevard.
"Authentic" |
Super_d
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Username: Super_d
Post Number: 544
Registered: 08-2005
Posted From: 205.188.116.201
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 11:34 pm: | |
The Green's BQ on W.Warren and 96 burned down.
I may have to stop over on the east-side now!(smile)
super d(motordetroit) |
Urban_shocker
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Username: Urban_shocker
Post Number: 244
Registered: 12-2003
Posted From: 68.248.7.192
| | Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 12:40 am: | |
Well it didn't really burn 'down'. If you're in the neighborhood (and I know you are) you could waltz right in what's left of the building off the sidewalk.
Sounds like another marvelous West Warren Avenue field trip opportunity! |
Super_d
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Username: Super_d
Post Number: 546
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Posted From: 205.188.116.201
| | Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 12:58 am: | |
NO ThANKS 'Urban_shocker'__ I don't want to run into any those horrible looking 'call girlz' over off W.Warren(smile)___ I mean these are the worst looking 'chicks' I have ever, ever, ever, seen!(LOL)
super d(motordetroit) |
Quickdrawmcgraw
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Post Number: 34
Registered: 10-2005
Posted From: 63.77.247.130
| | Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 2:05 pm: | |
Irene's on Eight Mile near Southfield has always been consistent for me. Good food and reasonable prices. I don't understand about the fuss over Southern Fires. The food is average but I guess my folks will eat cheaply. I used to go to Magnolia's but ever since Frank Taylor pulled out, the food and service went downhill. |
Eastside
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Username: Eastside
Post Number: 744
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Posted From: 68.60.139.54
| | Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 2:39 am: | |
Greens Deep South closed a few months back...hands down the best open pit in the city.
Milts at Moross & Kelly is fine. The red beans & collards are made from scratch...unlike most of the can joints in this thread. |