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The Soul of Houston: Mikki’s Cafe

Posted on July 18, 2011 by J.C. Reid

Smothered pork chop at Mikki’s Cafe The smothered pork chop at Mikki’s Soul Food Cafe covers most of the large platter it’s served on. It’s a good 6-8 inches across, bone-in, drenched in a classic brown gravy and teetering ominously … Continue reading →

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The Soul of Houston: Mama’s Oven

Posted on May 2, 2011 by J.C. Reid

Mama’s Oven on South Main If you grew up in Southeast Texas in the 1970s like I did, you understand the meaning of “the other side of the tracks.” Many towns were divided into the white side and the black … Continue reading →

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CFS Challenge: Black-eyed Pea vs. Saltgrass Steak House

Posted on February 21, 2011 by J.C. Reid

Chicken fried steak at Black-eyed Pea We continue our search for the best chicken-fried steak in Houston by visiting two chain restaurants known for tasty CFS. The Black-eyed Pea restaurant chain has been around for decades, and in its earlier … Continue reading →

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The Return of Chicken-Fried Steak

Posted on November 23, 2010 by J.C. Reid

A funny thing happens when you Google “sysco chicken-fried steak.” You’re directed to a page on the website of Sysco Corporation, the foodservice giant. It is a catalog entry for the “Country Fried Steaks” that Sysco sells to restaurants. Chicken … Continue reading →

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