Tamie D.
Yelp
Ummm HECK NO!!! MEMO: If you see a review made by me it will always be authentic and detailed. I pride myself in being real in my reviews. I have a deep passion for exploring diverse culinary traditions and savoring dishes from various cultures and ethnic backgrounds. With that being said these are my own opinions based off what my taste buds react to and I will always write my truth. I do not write reviews based off of anyone's opinions, and customer service is a big portion of my review of any establishment! Why is customer service such a huge thing for me? you may ask... because good customer service is like the secret sauce.... without it, everything falls apart. It keeps customers coming back for more, makes them have a great dining experience, and also helps an establishment stand out. Plus, when things go wrong (and they will), good service can turn a disaster into "Hey, at least they were nice about it!". Moving on besides the customer service the food is mid here by far. I've wanted to try this place out for a while now, but I really do not understand the hype at all! It's just not that good! This place is in Over-town, the area has been extremely gentrified btw. Moving on so I drove here after going to my orthodontist appointment in Miami since I was already in the area, and was truly disappointed. Let me tell you what went down! I was greeted by a sweet young lady named Kimoni. She was the only waitress during the time I was there. She was serving three tables and also working the front desk as the greeter, and sitting the customers to their table. Mind you I didn't think anything of it, because she was doing such a fantastic job. The owner stepped out and literally greeted all tables but mine. Mind you I came alone to dine. I was saying to myself what is wrong with this lady as if I stole her baby or something lol. I am never expecting the owners to ever come to greet me they don't know me from a can of paint and i'm a regular customer, but if you are greeting every single person in the restaurant and at the bar , but you are singling certain people out then I start to question your character. After I got my food I still waited to see what was about to go down the lady passed me bout 4x also I did not stay long I felt uncomfortable asked the waitress for my check and a box. Idk why I asked for a box cause the food was mid and was not going to make great leftovers, I paid and then went to the bar just to ask the waitress was that the owner when she confirmed I grabbed my bag and dipped. So let me tell you about the food people!
What I Ordered
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Baked Mac & Cheese: 5/10
This was brought out piping hot! Must admit there were great layers of cheeses throughout and it was very creamy, but it somehow still lacked flavor. Idk it needed more salt. The noodles weren't too soft though and the crust on top of the mac and cheese was golden and perfect. This was a good run for a classic soul food side of mac and cheese, but baby this did not hit for me. They need to come harder!
Collard Greens: 8.5/10
For me this was the best thing I ate from there. I'm being so serious! The greens were not too salty. Had great depths of flavor and was cooked perfectly in my opinion.
Cornbread: 3/10
I am not a cornbread connoisseur, but I've had a few in my time. This ain't that! The cornbread is way too crumbly. No moisture at all. Yes, it has a nice and golden exterior, but it does not melt in your mouth. This has got to be one of the worst cornbreads i've ever had.
Lemonade: 2/10
The lemonade was not good at all. It was extremely sweet and tasted like some powder mix. I was not satisfied at all!
BBQ Ribs: 6/10
Served Fresh! The meat was literally falling off the bone. The flavors were overpowering and was way too sweet for my liking. This was a no for me. The portion size was large and the presentation was really nice, but I would not recommend this.
Overall Experience: 4/10
Customer Service: 3/10
Will I Return? : NO!
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