Cajun and Soul [Dixie Kitchen]

I have to admit that I'm picky when it comes to certain types of food. My definition of soul food is: anything that originated from the south that has been passed on for generations. Well----Dixie Kitchen is some good ole' fashion home cooking. The basket of bread was actually mini-pancakes----no syrup needed. Fried green tomatos was the starter and I had the catfish platter with a side of red beans and rice. I would definitly recomend this place to anyone who can't make a trip down south anytime soon....

Which location? Hyde Park or Evanston?

Hyde Park

Thanks. I've only been to the Evanston one, which, while not earthshaking, is a decent lunch option. The Johnny cakes are indeed good, as are the cheese grits. Of the entrees, I recall the trout as being particularly tasty. The jambalaya is okay.

Johnnycakes are fairly common in many Chicago soul food places. Mrs. Johnson's on Ashland serves them, the late great OT's on Division did too. I was disappointed at lunch one day to find that Edna's only served its kick ass biscuits at breakfast and Johnnycakes the rest of the day. Priscilla's serves a mean hunk of cornbread as an alternative.

Hi Debrah -

If you're up to it, consider renaming the thread to incorporate the words "Dixie Kitchen" (even if just in brackets at the end of your current title). I see about 10 posts for the two locations spread out over five threads, and this would be a good, current place to consolidate them. I'll happily post about my faves at the Hyde Park location and link a story about eating there with Al Gore during his presidential campaign.