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In order to determine the top soul food restaurants in America, The Daily Meal took a deep dive into existing rankings and review sites to get an idea of which spots have gained the most renown and admiration from locals as well as food-focused tourists. The site then looked for noted restaurants that have racked up awards and accolades (like James Beard’s America’s Classics Awards). Above all, this list is filled with restaurants that embody the history and culture of soul food — even if they also stand out for putting their own twists on the classics. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
While all soul food can be considered Southern, not all Southern food can be considered soul. Soul food tends to utilize leftover cuts of meat, spices are used liberally, vegetables are often cooked in meat broths or fat and there’s just something about that gooey macaroni and cheese. Here are the restaurants in America that do it the best. (Syjil Ashraf, The Daily Meal)
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