It's hard for me to describe the feeling of satisfaction one undergoes when sitting before the pinnacles of tastiness: baked beans, mashed potatoes, fried chicken, pulled pork . . . and I'm certain this feeling of euphoria will only be enhanced when I get to try their corn bread and ribs. This place really gets a huge thumbs up from me for a number of reasons. First, they have soul food and BBQ which is really what any person with a sensible stomach knows is the best thing for your attitude--a feast like this can turn a lousy day into a jolly one.
The fried chicken: light and crispy batter, juicy perfectly cooked meat--this is very impressive when you understand that their chicken breast is boneless. Too many times have I been served chicken of all sorts so dry it looks like and feels like leather. But somehow, these fine people, were able to cook a large thick boneless breast without drying out the edges--the whole piece was juicy throughout. I sincerely applaud this.
The sides are just as good. The mashed potatoes consistency is perfect--not too thin and not too chunky, slightly buttery. The baked beans are tender and savory; tangy and slightly spicy, interspersed with thick pieces of pork. The portion sizes are grand with generous bowls for your side dishes and a pile of chicken on your plate. I'm tired of being served baked beans in a dinky cup--I want to be eating beans for days.
The storefront is small and cozy, price are reasonable ($14 for the fried chicken dinner), portions are large and the waitresses are very nice to me even when I am delirious and say silly things. One of my favorite beer selections ever here: PBR, Bud, Lonestar, Corona. Sweet tea with free refills for $2 and well-mixed Arnold Palmers? Thanks Georgia's Eastside BBQ, thanks.
192 Orchard St., New York, NY 10002, 212 253 6280, www.georgiaseastsidebbq.com
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