"Paschal’s, a one-time gathering place for Civil Rights legends like MLK and Ralph David Abernathy, has a lot in common with its West End neighbor, Busy Bee. With a rich history here too, they're often frequented by politicians looking for photo opps and visitors looking to pay their respects. But Paschal’s is where you can go for a sit-down, soul food dinner. The polished duplex is huge (they moved to this location in 2002), so clusters of colleagues often file in for lunch and large families pack the place on Sunday afternoons. And nearly every tabletop will have Paschal’s signature dish—chicken fried in a light but very well-seasoned batter. And sides like perfectly cooked collard greens and hearty black-eyed peas round out an elite combo." - jacinta howard
