"Big Al's Deli, a modest, mom-and-pop-type place, has colorful tablecloths and shelving with some grocery items. But the most obvious feature when you walk in is Alfonso Anderson’s smile. “Big Al,” as he's known, loves his customers—and people in general—and lights up when anyone walks in the door. He's cultivated a loyal following in the restaurant industry thanks to his mastery of Southern classics. A secret marinade keeps the jerk chicken moist and spicy. Hot chicken, shrimp and grits, fried catfish: All the hits are here, made to order." - Margaret Littman