Ife M.
Yelp
Ok so this is my second time at Ms. Katie's. Dare I say second time is the charm? My first time was tasting a bit of this and that to at least let me know what I would not have to have again IF I came back: Mac & cheese (I take it very seriously folks. Über cheesy doth not a good Mac maketh); fried whiting (fish was ok. catfish, however, is spot on!); string beans were spicy but lacked depth of flavor; turkey wings were very tasty and fork tender; the yams were some of the best I've had. With that being said, today was round two. The verdict...
Total yumminess!!!! I had a catfish combo (1pc catfish and 4 shrimp w/yellow rice& gravy and collards w/turkey necks). The verdict: I was seriously surprised a $16 plate didn't warrant at least 2pcs of fish. The fish was delicious. Better than the fried whiting from my first trip. The shrimp were soooooo good! Will def get shrimp again. The yellow rice n gravy was...not my cup of tea. More orange than yellow. And the gravy, tho tasty, just made the rice even more artificial tasting. The collards were very good. Lots of turkey meat. So much so I was wishing for a more greens to meat ratio. Call me crazy. Lol. I also got a side of yams cuz KATIEEEEEE! Baby those yams! Ms. Pattie needs to stick to singing cuz you trumped her pie situation. Hands down!!! Finally, I also gave the banana pudding a try. Only bcuz I peeped it had crushed and broken Peppridge Farm Chessman on the top instead of regular ol' Nilla wafers. Yum right? It was more of a fluffy, mousse-y version than I was expecting. But still a very tasty bite. I will be stealing that idea of the Chessman cookies for my next banana pudding.
Ok folks. You got the entire rundown. Will I be back? Yes indeed!
P.S. Katie, if you're reading this, I'm coming from a loving place. Just wanted to tell you to keep smiling. No matter what. It's all part of running a business. When you have folks walk thru your doors let them appreciate YOU. Your warmth and mirth was so welcoming on my 1st visit. Trust me, that personal touch matters. No matter how stressed of a day you're having. Remember: busy is a good thing$$$ Keep yuh head up doll. See you soon :)
UPDATE: 1/15/17- just went into Ms. Katie's. And walked rite back out. No greeting no smile. But who cares. Then she tried to hit me with the 8 shrimp for$ 20.81. GIRL BYE! I know she know she's on the corner of east New York Ave in BROOKLYN. Not midtown. Hunty please. I will drive to Linda's Rib Cage in bed-stuy. She serves up delicious food WITH A SMILE, great prices, and more than decent portions.
Not for nothing, but with the horrible reviews Katie is getting for her piss poor customer service, her inflated prices, and tiny portions, I would be amazed if she keeps her doors open til the end of the year. Get with the program doll. And fast!