5 Best NYC 'Fine Dining' Soul Food Restaurants 2012

Recently, my sensibilities were challenged by a "Best Of" article on Soul Food restaurants in NYC in 2011.  As a connossieur of fine cuisine, I was disappointed to find them list Amy Ruth's as their #1 pick.  Full disclosure - I've only eaten at one of the spots on their list.  However, that one spot was Amy Ruth's and I found their food to be just ... average.  So for them to name Amy Ruth's as their #1 pick leads me to question their exposure, at best; and their taste, at worst.  As a rebuttal, I'd like to share my 5 picks for Fine Dining Soul Food in NYC.

THE PINK TEA CUP - currently being relocated and not due to open until Valentine's Day 2012, but WORTH THE WAIT because I guarantee you will FALL IN LOVE with them!  

MOBAY UPTOWN - live music, sexy interior, and food to die for, For straight-up carnivores ...and vegetarians alike!  

BILLIE'S BLACK - a fun Harlem joint with the best entertainment - their Karaoke night is PRICELESS!  And their gourmet soul food dishes are not to be missed!  






MELBA'S - a HAUTE Harlem spot with delicious everything!  

B SMITH'S - yeah, her!  B SMITH'S has great soul food and they're loc'd right in the middle of Times Square, making them the purrfect pre-show dinner spot and after-show dessert joint!  






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Written by: Michelle Coller
Michelle is a corporate training instructor who loves advocacy, event planning, public speaking, and living in New York City.  We met at the Pink Teacup Fundraiser in 2009 when I lived in New York City.  

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