This Crown Heights gem serves upscale soul food with a twist, featuring everything from crab-smothered fried chicken to mouthwatering Cajun salads.
"Black Nile, the seafood-and-soul-food spot in Crown Heights known for viral hit dishes like a crab-smothered fried chicken, is moving to a bigger spot in nearby Prospect Lefferts Garden — but it needs to raise funds to underwrite construction on the space, according to Crain’s New York. Owners Hasson and Fanerra Dupree have launched a Kickstarter to crowdfund $48,000 to help support the relocation." - Erika Adams
"Owned by couple Fanerra and Hasson Dupree, this Crown Heights spot specializes in more upscale takes on classic soul food, including Cajun-style seafood. Pair their juicy fried chicken with any of their countless sides, like baked mac and cheese, coconut candied yams, or Cajun pasta alfredo. If you like seafood, they have options like shrimp over grits (the cheesy grits are amazing, by the way), double crab cakes, and catfish." - Jiniya Azad & Sameen Choudhry
