"When it comes to meat and threes, Arnold’s in the Gulch is the gold standard. After a brief hiatus in 2023, it reopened with the same cafeteria line and steaming trays of Southern classics that hit the spot for a quick but filling lunch. Our go-to picks are the fried chicken, the hearty and ridiculously tender roast beef, creamy mac and cheese, al dente black-eyed peas, and cornbread with a super satisfying blister on the crust. And no tray is complete without some classic chess pie for dessert." - jackie gutierrez jones 2