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    Dry cornbread.
    Mandisa H.

    I was craving snow crab legs and was disappointed when they were SO SALTY! Yuck The turkey legs dinner looked and tasted like it wasn't even cooked today (or sat out all day) I took a few bites and didn't even finish the rest. Dry cornbread I wouldn't recommend or order again. Don't waste your money

    17 dollars for this
    Allie F.

    Okay 2 things. Keep in my mind this place 5 mins from where I live. Only reason I've brought food here. Usually when I'm feeling too lazy to cook or travel for eats. #1 this is a large meal. 17 dollars by itself. First of all I'm under the impression that these ppl are struggling to profit from this business so they beat the neighborhood in the head with prices in ocean hill Brownsville (You're not in Chelsea or the lower east side) the food is not worth the prices. The yams are the texture of mashed potatoes and then have the nerve to be burnt , what type of bs is that ? Chicken greasy and blan. String beans decent. Please check out "Thee Seven Sisters" on Ralph avenue , 5 mins away from this place, get you a good fried chicken meal, and some good Yams that they take they're time to chop, cost you 10 dollars ! Or check out T-Roc homestyle cooking also on Ralph ! Where nothing is over 17 dollars okay ! #2 It's always empty (go figure) and I stopped going to Bed stuy fish fry because of the lines. (lines are a good sign). The customer service is horrible and disgusting, the menu is confusing and makes no sense, I've never seen a menu like it in any establishment. I've been here a total of 4 times and every time I was unsatisfied but also determined to support local businesses however, my experience was that of No type of professionalism at all and what so ever. They act like they're doing you a favor. When the Chinese restaurant near by has more traffic and gets more business. But this is the third restaurant that has opened at this location in just 4 years so go figure.

    Oxtails Dinner Platter -Served with rice, salad and Plantains

    I have a love for oxtail and this place makes it so delicious that I refuse to get it elsewhere. On average, I visit this place every other week. And the lady boss is very nice too.

    Short ribs of beef with macaroni salad and yams and the chicken dinner

    8/10 Overall the food was good. The meat was tender. The macaroni salad was good. Just needed a little salt.

    Turkey wing dinner. Wings a lil lacking in moisture. But tasty :)
    Ife M.

    I will start from the beginning of my experience: I am thrilled that this place has opened back up. It was formerly Edna's. Upon entering I noticed the set up is pretty much the same: huge glass partition separating us from the vittles! Lol! Good thing is the food is clearly displayed and if you're like me (eat w/my eyes first!) you will enjoy this display. I saw the reviews. I did not know they had a backyard area. I've only don't takeout when it was the other spot. So I go order my food. Turkey wing dinner ($12 and it comes w/2 sides and cornbread); and an order of fried shrimp a la carte ($12). It's $2 extra for Mac n cheese. But Yelpers. You know I do not play when it comes to Mac & cheese. So I ask, cautiously, for a taste. She doesn't know it, but this is both a request AND a test. The cashier goes over and asks the young lady serving up the plates if I can have a taste. A loud response from the girl about wasting her 'stuff'. But she concedes. Good for her! Cuz Hunty I cannot tell you how that leaves a bad taste in my mouth when eateries will not let you sample something in order to base your decision on that! So I taste. It is a very nice effort. Super cheesy. But has taste. I pay the extra 2 bucks. Ok. Enough with the narrative. Let's get down to de brass tax!!! The shrimp was for me. So I rip open the bag as soon as I'm in the car. Yaaay! They are decent sized. And batter is nicely seasoned and crunchy. Yum. I fish around in the bag for the tarter. My other hand on the wheel cruising down Atlantic Ave. I say out loud to myself (hey, what can I say? I'm single) that the tarter must be homemade cuz it was barely a teaspoon. But my goodness! How delicious! Note to self: ask for extra tarter on the next visit. Once I get to my destination I crack open my mom's turkey wings dinner. The turkey wings are a lil lacking in moisture. But my mom likes the tips crispy. So I guess she'll make due. The candied yams are sticky dark and amazing! The Mac is the Mac. I'm underwhelmed by time I get a couple forkfuls in my face. But I'm full. So there's that. The cornbread is SOOOO FRIGGIN' GOOD! Taste like cake n cornbread all rolled up in one. Y'all know what I mean! That gooood kinda cornbread! I pinched off a nice piece. I will save that for my mama too. Verdict: I will definitely be back! Next time I'm going to try the fried whiting. I think that next time will be after work tomorrow! Lol! I will pray that the banana pudding is 'assembled' (the plate maker used that term. I thought it was cute. Lol!). That's why I didn't try it today. For all my local Brooklynite Yelpers: please go. Give this spot a try. Keep the doors open. Not just cuz it's black owned, but because it is good food in the hood.

    Food was pretty good the candied is my favorite. I got curry goat, rice&peas with candied yams

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    Great food I go ever time I come to New York. Very nice people too. You must try the oxtails. Very good and you get a lot

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    Terrible. Everyone was rude and gave poor service. I didn't eat my foot after seeing a roach in there. Eat at your own risk.

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    We were craving Caribbean food and I've been curious about trying this spot out for a while so when…read moremy husband suggested it was an easy Yes! I had their passion fruit lemonade which was refreshing and not overly sweet. For my entree I ordered their oxtails and rice and peas on the side. Their oxtails were cooked perfectly, the meat was falling off the bones. I would like it to be a bit more spicy and some more Lima bean but maybe thats just my own preference. When I asked for some spice the server brought us some pepper sauce which was exactly what I needed! My sister tried their jerk wings and mac and cheese. Their Mac and cheese is WOW. Definitely recommend! I didn't try their wings but I tried the sauce that comes with the wings and it had a lovely kick to it. For dessert we shared the Plantain Paradise and the ice cream paired so great with the plantains. It was vanilla ice cream but didn't taste like regular vanilla ice cream.. it had a nice rich texture . Service was great, the music was nice and although it was a bit cold in there they had a blanket per table which I thought was a cool concept.

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