When I was thinking about lunch at about 10:00 am today, never did I think that I would be traveling up to Harlem to check out the Soul-Food staple, Amy Ruth's. Checking out the event space for work also allowed me to do a little taste testing, just to make sure the food wasn't poisonous of course!
Walking up to the decade old establishment, I expected to see lines out the door. Given it was Wednesday at 2:00 pm, I walked right in. There are only 12 tables and no waiting area, but a counter for take-out orders. The staff was very friendly and all the tables were full enjoying their heart attacks on a plate.
Unfortunately, I couldn't stay and enjoy my order so I didn't get to try the homemade corn bread they serve all the tables but my meal was great as is. They also have sweet tea for all you true Southerns out there. Probably the only place in NYC that makes it right.
Famous for their chicken and waffles - George W. Bush, Alicia Keyes, Rosa Parks and others are all big fans - I knew that I was ordering the "Rev. Al Sharpton" with all white meat.
The to-go box stayed hot all the way from W 116th street to my office and I even snuck a piece of the waffle in the cab ride back. It was hot, greasy and everything you could except from a place like Amy Ruth's.
The chicken was extremely hot and greasy as well. The meat fell right off the bone and I found myself eating with my fingers more than with a fork and knife (sorry mom)! They even included butter and syrup in my doggy bag that came in handy for my mini waffle, chicken syrup sandwiches.
My office still smells like fried chicken hours later and my stomach will be full until tomorrow. Right off the 2,3 train stop and blocks away from Central Park, definitely make a trip up to Amy Ruth's for some chicken, waffles, collard greens, mac and cheese and so much more.
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