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    Shrimp and Cheddar Bay Garlic Battered Gulf Shrimp Cheese Grits w/ Andouille Chicken Sausage Sauted Veggies
    Taylor K.

    Alright. This is it. My search is over. My wild goose chase as a transplanted southerner in Chicago trying to find grits in this Midwestern winter has come to an end. This was a new place that came up on my Uber Eats. I've had a hard time finding southern inspired food in this city full of amazing food that actually had any heart. I ordered the shrimp and grits, which was an easy choice. I was so excited to even see it on a menu up here! Delivery was quick and came still warm. It came packaged neatly but in a cardboard/recycled material type container that probably isn't best for a dish with as much moisture as grits can have, and I moved the dish to a bowl. It was lined with parchment paper to keep it from seeping through which helped, but would have been better packaged in something a little sturdier. HOLY COW when I opened it though it smelled so good. It came with shrimp, andouille sausage, cheddar grits, and some peppers and onions. These are hands down the best grits I've had in Chicago and maybe the best ever (except for my dad's). This was a big portion, filling, and so flavorful. The shrimp were garlicky and delicious and I actually loved the addition of peppers and onions. I immediately recommended Southern Twang to my roommates and I can't wait to order again. Thank you for making this transplanted southerner incredibly happy.

    Cheddar Bay Garlic Battered Gulf Shrimp Cheese Grits w/ Andouille Chicken Sausage Sauted Veggies

    I get to be the first review! I'm honored. This restaurant really blew my mind with the authentic taste of the south. I came into this meal with a hangover from the surprisingly easy break-up with 2020 and finished with zero hangover and a full, happy belly. The cheese grits with shrimp, andouille sausage and veggies was perfect. Literally can't stop eating it. I'm obsessed. Black eyed peas bc it's New Year's Day and this tradition I follow. Southern Twang offered me the ability to fulfill that tradition. Annie Mae's Souther Collard Greens. WHOOH! Packed with flavor and spice and everything nice. Peach. Cobbler.Eggrolls. Need I say more? Belgium waffle, well my roomate had that one. He liked it. The butter sauce it came with was a nice touch. And it looks pretty! Not pictured: Gulf Shrimp Po-Boy and Gumbo (12 oz) both were gobbled up too quick to get a pic. Do yourself a favor and give Southern Twang a try. Only thing, I would like this new company to be able to use their own delivery service because I don't want them to lose out on money and with these times we can all use some help! If you do order, use Grub Hub.

    Monica G.

    Ordered here for the first time. Everything is amazing! Look at the size of this sandwich. And I got lobster mac and cheese and gumbo, too. Will definitely order again.

    It's one of those Uber eats/grub hub food pick up spots.

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    THE SHRIMP AND GRITS ARE AMAZING!!!!!! If you are in the Avondale area; Please please order from Southern Twang. Thank you CheSa!!!!!!

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    The food is delicious. I have had several things from their menu and they never disappoint. Support this business!!!

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    I got the shrimp and grits and it was wonderful! Generous portion sizes, great flavors, and the right texture/consistency for grits.

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