A feeling of community prevails, from paintings for sale by a Jamaican artist to dishes with names such as Charles Rangel's Savory Turkey Meat Loaf. There are a dozen variations on that theme, including fried whiting and waffles, and five-grain waffles. In the smothered kind with white meat we tried for weekday lunch, the batter coating was softened by a rich brown gravy with a peppery bite. The waffle was a great malty, eggy round with a moist interior and crunchy outside. There are no appetizers on this menu.
Entrees come with two sides.
Of the sides, macaroni and cheese was rather wan on our first visit, but rich with white sauce and cheese the next. Unless instant potatoes and canned gravy are your idea of comfort food, steer toward the creamy lima beans or the mellow collards. Runaway favorite was the corn pudding side, served only on Sunday. You'll want to save room for the real desserts. The cakes include a stellar red velvet.