In Selma, we went to Richard's Cafe, on Annie Pearl Avery's recommendation. Richard's was in a little rundown building with a nonexistent grass area to the side. On the inside, it was furnished with red carpet, bandstand, and booths on the wall. I wouldn't give Richard's Cafe a 10 in atmosphere, but what it lacked in looks, it made up for in food. We ordered fried chicken and a fried catfish sandwich. In short, they were heavenly. The catfish had the perfect consistency and color, golden brown due to the masterwork of breading. It tasted like it looked, a bit spicy, but very salty. when you took a bite of it, the fish fell apart in your mouth. The chicken was good, but it didn't blow us away. The sides that we got were some collard greens, 'slaw, and sweet yams. The greens were cooked with in an inch of death, but they had retained their flavor of savory and tangy. The 'slaw was the best we had had yet and the yams were so sweet that they could have been a dessert. They even looked like a dessert! Overall Richard's was a great experience and I learned that I love soul food!!
My Rating: 9.3/10
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