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| Ruthie's Deli & Restaurant |
| 2311
Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd New York, NY 10030 212-283-8624 |
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By Michael Crump |
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A
true “throw back” country kitchen survives in Harlem! Mr.
Manning recalls Adell’s and Wilson’s when he remembers the
nostalgic Harlem. Handmade biscuits, daily hot plate specials, black
iron skillet fried fish and chicken, and good country breakfasts
served until the early afternoon. Why is Ruthie’s a dying breed? I
will tell you why. When you order it, they cook it. There are 12
total seats in the restaurant and nothing separates the diner from
the stove except the counter. Ms. Martha prepares the food the way
you like it and you never have to remind her twice. They know your
name, your family, what you do and where you live. This is a “family”
style restaurant.
The breakfast features well done silky smooth grits, hand packed salmon cakes with onion and pepper, fried fish coated with light seasoning and very little flour served crispy and moist inside, and yes there are pork products served here. There are still some of us who appreciate bacon and sausage patties with the home cooked huge pancakes they serve here. There are no waffles, but the pancakes go very well with the crispy overnight marinated chicken for a change in tradition. The home fries are some experience. For lunch, get the hand shaped burgers that taste like grandma made them. Deli sandwiches are also available. My favorite is the daily hot plates that go from meatloaf and mashed potatoes with corn, to turkey wings, white rice and cabbage or spaghetti and meatballs. All of the food tastes like the one person in your family who you just can’t wait to find out what they cooked. Home made food, intimate, caring people and the cheapest menu in town. A feast for two is less than $20.00 eating in or taking out. |
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