. "2"^^ . "4"^^ . . "2016-04-06T00:00:00"^^ . . "I should be what Ronda Rousey calls a \"do nothing b**ch\"; indolent, spoiled & unambitious. I live in a naturally stunning environment that continuously produces amenities & conveniences I heretofore had to exert great effort to obtain. Too much good fortune for one person.\n\nCase in point, the arrival of a lovely soul food restaurant walking distance from my house. Previously, I was forced to drive 20 min across town if I was jonesing for New York style soul food & wasn't already in North Charlotte.\n\nDue for a sun break, I grabbed my ever-growing workload and ventured out mid-afternoon for a quiet lunch.\n\nOn arrival, 2 groups were completing their meals & 3 people were ordering takeout. Place was spotless, warm, and homely. Ordered & took a seat off in the corner, aiming to just disappear into my work while eating.\n\nFood was splendid. I mostly avoid croaker, but this! Perfectly fried & seasoned. I even ate the tiny bones (calcium!). The mac & cheese was how I like it; thick, moist, with both blended & chunks of cheese throughout. (I detest the cheap kraft-y mac & cheese some soul food places embarrass themselves serving. I'll send it back quick. I'm serious about mine.) Peach cobbler was ecstacy. \n\nThe owner is quite welcoming & gregarious, almost to a fault. His attitude is genuine and he provides A+ service. I say \"almost to a fault\" because the place is tiny, so if you are the only diner at the time, while you eat he'll likely make small talk with you to fill the silence. I imagine this is pleasant for most, yet if you set out to have a quiet solo lunch, either to retreat into your mental space, or get sh*t done, it is....well.....yeah. That. Again though, I appreciate that he clearly takes customer service serious. \n\nGreat food, great hospitality. Close to home. Living it up :)."^^ . "2"^^ . "3"^^ .