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Posted by AndalusiaAlso, as it turns out, those were some of his favorite foods.
It all sounds delicious to me.


Posted by brianafayDepends whether it's good or not.
The Hospital cafe across the street from where I work had fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese "in honor of MLK jr"
Is that a little racist or is that just me ?


Posted by LadyNeptunePosted by brianafayDepends whether it's good or not.
The Hospital cafe across the street from where I work had fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese "in honor of MLK jr"
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Posted by DickButtLeprechauns aren't a race. They also don't have a long standing history of enslavement and mistreatment either.Posted by brianafayI don't think there was an intent for being racist, it's like if there a national *insert Famous Brown leader day and a place was serving all curry based items. It's a good marketing strategy, and as long a the food is good no ones complaining. Unless that cafe has a previous record of being racist. Also on st. paddies day every McDonalds serves shamrock shakes, so that's pretty derogatory towards Leprechauns.
The Hospital cafe across the street from where I work had fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese "in honor of MLK jr"
Is that a little racist or is that just me ?
Addendum: What is this websites conniption with the less than sign?!click to expand

Posted by brianafayWhat other food they serving there?Posted by LadyNeptunePosted by brianafayDepends whether it's good or not.
The Hospital cafe across the street from where I work had fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese "in honor of MLK jr"
Is that a little racist or is that just me ?
It was terrible
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Posted by aquanibAquanib, I'm impressed that you know. Good on ya.Posted by brianafayIt was his favourite food.
The Hospital cafe across the street from where I work had fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese "in honor of MLK jr"
Is that a little racist or is that just me ?
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Posted by DickButtLol I'm not trying to do anything. Just pointing out the marketing strategy defense doesn't work.Posted by LadyNeptuneYeah thats why i didn't say it was racist towards leprechauns, but derogatory. Why are we appropriating food with slavery now? And as others pointed out, it was MLK's favorite food. So if it was such a big issue pertaining to slavery then he wouldn't he have rejected it? So i don't get what you're trying to do tying the two together.Posted by DickButtLeprechauns aren't a race. They also don't have a long standing history of enslavement and mistreatment either.Posted by brianafayI don't think there was an intent for being racist, it's like if there a national *insert Famous Brown leader day and a place was serving all curry based items. It's a good marketing strategy, and as long a the food is good no ones complaining. Unless that cafe has a previous record of being racist. Also on st. paddies day every McDonalds serves shamrock shakes, so that's pretty derogatory towards Leprechauns.
The Hospital cafe across the street from where I work had fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese "in honor of MLK jr"
Is that a little racist or is that just me ?
Addendum: What is this websites conniption with the less than sign?!
The other problem with your example is that while it may be a good marketing strategy it's not bennifitting leprechauns, so in that way it's offensive. It's appropriation of culture by the old fat white men who own and run McDonald's.
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Posted by PVandJellyI'm glad I learned from my grammy.
Hell I wish I could get some of that cafeteria food here. I moved to northern Virginia from the South a little over 6 months ago and the food here SUCKS. What I wouldn't give to have good soul food restaurants near by. ?

Posted by DickButtI don't think the owners race matters actually. It's more important that the food is good. Also the place needs to serve American food/southern food already.Posted by LadyNeptuneYeah but in this case it works because it was this his favorite food. If they did this in honor for every black influential figure then yes i agree that's cultural appropriation. But we also don't know if the cafe owner is white or black either. Not that it should matter in this case, if it's a homage gimmick.Posted by DickButtLol I'm not trying to do anything. Just pointing out the marketing strategy defense doesn't work.Posted by LadyNeptuneYeah thats why i didn't say it was racist towards leprechauns, but derogatory. Why are we appropriating food with slavery now? And as others pointed out, it was MLK's favorite food. So if it was such a big issue pertaining to slavery then he wouldn't he have rejected it? So i don't get what you're trying to do tying the two together.Posted by DickButtLeprechauns aren't a race. They also don't have a long standing history of enslavement and mistreatment either.Posted by brianafayI don't think there was an intent for being racist, it's like if there a national *insert Famous Brown leader day and a place was serving all curry based items. It's a good marketing strategy, and as long a the food is good no ones complaining. Unless that cafe has a previous record of being racist. Also on st. paddies day every McDonalds serves shamrock shakes, so that's pretty derogatory towards Leprechauns.
The Hospital cafe across the street from where I work had fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese "in honor of MLK jr"
Is that a little racist or is that just me ?
Addendum: What is this websites conniption with the less than sign?!
The other problem with your example is that while it may be a good marketing strategy it's not bennifitting leprechauns, so in that way it's offensive. It's appropriation of culture by the old fat white men who own and run McDonald's.
Like it's not ok to buy some cheap made in China dream catchers and think it's not offensive to natives. Natives are not cool with that.
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Posted by PVandJellyYeah, soulfood is labor intensive. Nothing quick about it.Posted by VenusAquariusPosted by PVandJellyI'm glad I learned from my grammy.
Hell I wish I could get some of that cafeteria food here. I moved to northern Virginia from the South a little over 6 months ago and the food here SUCKS. What I wouldn't give to have good soul food restaurants near by. ?
But, my favorite cuisine is asian cuisine. That... I had to teach myself. Can eat it everyday, all day, forever, my life.
I can cook. But sometimes you know, you just want to grab something good without cooking.
The best food here is Kabob Palace and random Peruvian chicken places. It's good, but I just miss good southern cooking restaurants. North Carolina Vinegar sauce barbecue, smothered..anything. LOL. I swear to you I went to a restaurant that categorized themself as soulfood. It was macaroni with cheeze whiz and can collards. For shame!
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Posted by PVandJellyPosted by VenusAquariusPosted by PVandJellyYeah, soulfood is labor intensive. Nothing quick about it.Posted by VenusAquariusPosted by PVandJellyI'm glad I learned from my grammy.
Hell I wish I could get some of that cafeteria food here. I moved to northern Virginia from the South a little over 6 months ago and the food here SUCKS. What I wouldn't give to have good soul food restaurants near by. ?
But, my favorite cuisine is asian cuisine. That... I had to teach myself. Can eat it everyday, all day, forever, my life.
I can cook. But sometimes you know, you just want to grab something good without cooking.
The best food here is Kabob Palace and random Peruvian chicken places. It's good, but I just miss good southern cooking restaurants. North Carolina Vinegar sauce barbecue, smothered..anything. LOL. I swear to you I went to a restaurant that categorized themself as soulfood. It was macaroni with cheeze whiz and can collards. For shame!
No Piccadilly's restaurant? That's the first place I try to locate when I move.
Nah I'm in the weeds here. Even the carribean foos restaurants are hard to come by here. I'm not driving to DC so I guess I will be cooking. ?
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Posted by LadyNeptunePosted by brianafayWhat other food they serving there?Posted by LadyNeptunePosted by brianafayDepends whether it's good or not.
The Hospital cafe across the street from where I work had fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese "in honor of MLK jr"
Is that a little racist or is that just me ?
It was terrible
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Posted by DickButtThe head chef is Cuban I believePosted by LadyNeptuneYeah but in this case it works because it was this his favorite food. If they did this in honor for every black influential figure then yes i agree that's cultural appropriation. But we also don't know if the cafe owner is white or black either. Not that it should matter in this case, if it's a homage gimmick.Posted by DickButtLol I'm not trying to do anything. Just pointing out the marketing strategy defense doesn't work.Posted by LadyNeptuneYeah thats why i didn't say it was racist towards leprechauns, but derogatory. Why are we appropriating food with slavery now? And as others pointed out, it was MLK's favorite food. So if it was such a big issue pertaining to slavery then he wouldn't he have rejected it? So i don't get what you're trying to do tying the two together.Posted by DickButtLeprechauns aren't a race. They also don't have a long standing history of enslavement and mistreatment either.Posted by brianafayI don't think there was an intent for being racist, it's like if there a national *insert Famous Brown leader day and a place was serving all curry based items. It's a good marketing strategy, and as long a the food is good no ones complaining. Unless that cafe has a previous record of being racist. Also on st. paddies day every McDonalds serves shamrock shakes, so that's pretty derogatory towards Leprechauns.
The Hospital cafe across the street from where I work had fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese "in honor of MLK jr"
Is that a little racist or is that just me ?
Addendum: What is this websites conniption with the less than sign?!
The other problem with your example is that while it may be a good marketing strategy it's not bennifitting leprechauns, so in that way it's offensive. It's appropriation of culture by the old fat white men who own and run McDonald's.
Like it's not ok to buy some cheap made in China dream catchers and think it's not offensive to natives. Natives are not cool with that.
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Posted by PVandJellyThat was what I said immediately after I gaspedPosted by HareOkay yeah. That may be a bit much. LOL.
If they passed out watermelon Swishers and grape pop then yes.click to expand




Posted by cheekyfaerieAlright now... you go Cheeky!Posted by VenusAquariusI'd settle for a fuckin Waffle House. Just give me honest to god grits! Black women taught me how to cook so, I can make my own red beans n rice or greens or buttered squash or whatever!, but sometimes ya just wanna treat yourself. Totally sympathize, Peeves.Posted by PVandJellyPosted by VenusAquariusPosted by PVandJellyYeah, soulfood is labor intensive. Nothing quick about it.Posted by VenusAquariusPosted by PVandJellyI'm glad I learned from my grammy.
Hell I wish I could get some of that cafeteria food here. I moved to northern Virginia from the South a little over 6 months ago and the food here SUCKS. What I wouldn't give to have good soul food restaurants near by. ?
But, my favorite cuisine is asian cuisine. That... I had to teach myself. Can eat it everyday, all day, forever, my life.
I can cook. But sometimes you know, you just want to grab something good without cooking.
The best food here is Kabob Palace and random Peruvian chicken places. It's good, but I just miss good southern cooking restaurants. North Carolina Vinegar sauce barbecue, smothered..anything. LOL. I swear to you I went to a restaurant that categorized themself as soulfood. It was macaroni with cheeze whiz and can collards. For shame!
No Piccadilly's restaurant? That's the first place I try to locate when I move.
Nah I'm in the weeds here. Even the carribean foos restaurants are hard to come by here. I'm not driving to DC so I guess I will be cooking. ?
You know, some china buffets will surprise you. I often find soulfood there. I was getting my fill of fried plantains and sweet buttery cornbread.
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Posted by aquanibIt's alot of peoples favorite food in the states- regardless on the race >.Posted by brianafayIt was his favourite food.
The Hospital cafe across the street from where I work had fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese "in honor of MLK jr"
Is that a little racist or is that just me ?
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Posted by cheekyfaerieI love grits so much, I eat the packets version too. I keep those at the desk. Love shrimp n' grits and fresh fried fish and grits. Love fish and grits so much, I eat sardines and grits... on the run version. I'm a deep south tropics gal...Posted by VenusAquariusMan, they're hard to find up here! Those individual, microwave packets ain't shit and most places either carry that or cream of wheat. Aka. white people grits. 😄Posted by cheekyfaerieAlright now... you go Cheeky!Posted by VenusAquariusI'd settle for a fuckin Waffle House. Just give me honest to god grits! Black women taught me how to cook so, I can make my own red beans n rice or greens or buttered squash or whatever!, but sometimes ya just wanna treat yourself. Totally sympathize, Peeves.Posted by PVandJellyPosted by VenusAquariusPosted by PVandJellyYeah, soulfood is labor intensive. Nothing quick about it.Posted by VenusAquariusPosted by PVandJellyI'm glad I learned from my grammy.
Hell I wish I could get some of that cafeteria food here. I moved to northern Virginia from the South a little over 6 months ago and the food here SUCKS. What I wouldn't give to have good soul food restaurants near by. ?
But, my favorite cuisine is asian cuisine. That... I had to teach myself. Can eat it everyday, all day, forever, my life.
I can cook. But sometimes you know, you just want to grab something good without cooking.
The best food here is Kabob Palace and random Peruvian chicken places. It's good, but I just miss good southern cooking restaurants. North Carolina Vinegar sauce barbecue, smothered..anything. LOL. I swear to you I went to a restaurant that categorized themself as soulfood. It was macaroni with cheeze whiz and can collards. For shame!
No Piccadilly's restaurant? That's the first place I try to locate when I move.
Nah I'm in the weeds here. Even the carribean foos restaurants are hard to come by here. I'm not driving to DC so I guess I will be cooking. ?
You know, some china buffets will surprise you. I often find soulfood there. I was getting my fill of fried plantains and sweet buttery cornbread.
90% of my breakfasts include grits.
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Posted by brianafay
The Hospital cafe across the street from where I work had fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese "in honor of MLK jr"
Is that a little racist or is that just me ?

Posted by whatisthisallaboutThat actually might be something like Niangao...
I don't see anything wrong with that. Just like they prob serve spring rolls and fried rice for Chinese new year?


Posted by PVandJellyPosted by brianafayJelly? Hmm. Never heard that. My sister wats hers with sugar and I consider that blasphemy.
I'm very passionate about southern food but never liked grits unless they had honey or jelly in them
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Posted by cheekyfaerieYeah. The only irish dish I know is fried cornbeef and cabbage. I think they call it poot n' scoot... lol... that's what the irish american told me when I brought it in on "multicultural day" at work. I was horrified as she kept saying it to everyone who tried it.Posted by VenusAquariusYas!!! Southern Mississippi, here. Gran was Irish so I grew up with this weird combo of traditions and cuisines, but cheesy shrimp n grits will always be a personal favorite. ?Posted by cheekyfaerieI love grits so much, I eat the packets version too. I keep those at the desk. Love shrimp n' grits and fresh fried fish and grits. Love fish and grits so much, I eat sardines and grits... on the run version. I'm a deep south tropics gal...Posted by VenusAquariusMan, they're hard to find up here! Those individual, microwave packets ain't shit and most places either carry that or cream of wheat. Aka. white people grits. 😄Posted by cheekyfaerieAlright now... you go Cheeky!Posted by VenusAquariusI'd settle for a fuckin Waffle House. Just give me honest to god grits! Black women taught me how to cook so, I can make my own red beans n rice or greens or buttered squash or whatever!, but sometimes ya just wanna treat yourself. Totally sympathize, Peeves.Posted by PVandJellyPosted by VenusAquariusPosted by PVandJellyYeah, soulfood is labor intensive. Nothing quick about it.Posted by VenusAquariusPosted by PVandJellyI'm glad I learned from my grammy.
Hell I wish I could get some of that cafeteria food here. I moved to northern Virginia from the South a little over 6 months ago and the food here SUCKS. What I wouldn't give to have good soul food restaurants near by. ?
But, my favorite cuisine is asian cuisine. That... I had to teach myself. Can eat it everyday, all day, forever, my life.
I can cook. But sometimes you know, you just want to grab something good without cooking.
The best food here is Kabob Palace and random Peruvian chicken places. It's good, but I just miss good southern cooking restaurants. North Carolina Vinegar sauce barbecue, smothered..anything. LOL. I swear to you I went to a restaurant that categorized themself as soulfood. It was macaroni with cheeze whiz and can collards. For shame!
No Piccadilly's restaurant? That's the first place I try to locate when I move.
Nah I'm in the weeds here. Even the carribean foos restaurants are hard to come by here. I'm not driving to DC so I guess I will be cooking. ?
You know, some china buffets will surprise you. I often find soulfood there. I was getting my fill of fried plantains and sweet buttery cornbread.
90% of my breakfasts include grits.
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Posted by brianafayButter and salt.
I'm very passionate about southern food but never liked grits unless they had honey or jelly in them
I'm one of those people


Posted by brianafayNo different than corned beef and cabbage for Saint Patrick's Day, or sauerbraten for Octoberfest.
The Hospital cafe across the street from where I work had fried chicken, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and mac and cheese "in honor of MLK jr"
Is that a little racist or is that just me ?


Posted by CancerOnTheCuspPosted by brianafayButter and salt.
I'm very passionate about southern food but never liked grits unless they had honey or jelly in them
I'm one of those people
Never really got into grits though.
Grew up with a lot of cream of wheat and its pretty much the same thing.click to expand


Posted by kissmygrits
Keep sugar out of the grits carpetbaggers. Jeez you fucks triggered me


Posted by PVandJellyHAHAHA. Good luck trying to find any soul food in CA. They think Lucille's is the most AMAZING bbq ever.
Damn. I just assumed there was soul food every where in the US. Ridiculous. I only moved 3 hrs away.

Posted by DivaCanLeoOh my Gawd you're killing me woman. Day 1 of my protein fast and I might have to give up and hit up my store bakery. 😆
Tiramisu omg. Hot chocolate cake that's soft in the middle, like oozing with ice cream... pecan pie with ice cream... peach cobbler with ice cream lol ... Marionberry pie with ice cream.


Posted by cheekyfaerieUgh. Barf.Posted by kissmygritsFirst hubby was from Oklahoma. It's nothing for them to put sugar on rice for breakfast. *yack*
Keep sugar out of the grits carpetbaggers. Jeez you fucks triggered meclick to expand

Posted by brianafay
Um I recently discovered the restaurants up in NY and NJ don't even have sweet tea...not even Chipotle for gods sake
Neanderthals

Posted by PVandJellyMy aunt moved to Seattle and told me the high cost of collard greens. Then, asked me to pack some in my luggage....lol. She said it is a delicacy there.Posted by cheekyfaeriePosted by PVandJellyWisconsin. Finding that sweet tea made me happier than I care to admit.Posted by cheekyfaeriePosted by PVandJellyClosest to me is about 5hrs, in Rabbit country. I *did* find one authentic soul food place and one half assed Creole here tho. The former has real sweet tea an errthang, but the latter's a try hard.Posted by cheekyfaeriePosted by VenusAquariusI'd settle for a fuckin Waffle House. Just give me honest to god grits! Black women taught me how to cook so, I can make my own red beans n rice or greens or buttered squash or whatever!, but sometimes ya just wanna treat yourself. Totally sympathize, Peeves.Posted by PVandJellyPosted by VenusAquariusPosted by PVandJellyYeah, soulfood is labor intensive. Nothing quick about it.Posted by VenusAquariusPosted by PVandJellyI'm glad I learned from my grammy.
Hell I wish I could get some of that cafeteria food here. I moved to northern Virginia from the South a little over 6 months ago and the food here SUCKS. What I wouldn't give to have good soul food restaurants near by. ?
But, my favorite cuisine is asian cuisine. That... I had to teach myself. Can eat it everyday, all day, forever, my life.
I can cook. But sometimes you know, you just want to grab something good without cooking.
The best food here is Kabob Palace and random Peruvian chicken places. It's good, but I just miss good southern cooking restaurants. North Carolina Vinegar sauce barbecue, smothered..anything. LOL. I swear to you I went to a restaurant that categorized themself as soulfood. It was macaroni with cheeze whiz and can collards. For shame!
No Piccadilly's restaurant? That's the first place I try to locate when I move.
Nah I'm in the weeds here. Even the carribean foos restaurants are hard to come by here. I'm not driving to DC so I guess I will be cooking. ?
You know, some china buffets will surprise you. I often find soulfood there. I was getting my fill of fried plantains and sweet buttery cornbread.
Damn you got it harder than me. I think we may have a waffle house...i think.
Lol. What part of the country are you in.
Damn. I just assumed there was soul food every where in the US. Ridiculous. I only moved 3 hrs away.
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Posted by cheekyfaerieThe stuff pretty much tastes like whatever you add to it.Posted by CancerOnTheCuspLIES!!! It's not even gritty. 😆Posted by brianafayButter and salt.
I'm very passionate about southern food but never liked grits unless they had honey or jelly in them
I'm one of those people
Never really got into grits though.
Grew up with a lot of cream of wheat and its pretty much the same thing.
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Posted by PVandJellyThere are a few small mom and pop places, but I literally pig out once I go back to visit TX. It's sad herePosted by nikkistarPosted by PVandJellyHAHAHA. Good luck trying to find any soul food in CA. They think Lucille's is the most AMAZING bbq ever.
Damn. I just assumed there was soul food every where in the US. Ridiculous. I only moved 3 hrs away.
Damn. Really? With all those black people there. Smh
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Is that a little racist or is that just me ?