Down Home Cooking Sylvia's and South Carolina Cooking

if you want down home Southern comfort food then head to Manhattan. Yup, you've read right. new York City houses one of the most famous country cooking restaurants. the famed Sylvia's This Harlem and city landmark produces some of the best food that's reminiscent of Low Country cuisine. It's here where diners can become nostalgic for the tastes of their childhood.


it was started by Sylvia Woods who was originally from the South Carolina. The restaurant opened in the mid Sixties and has expanded to over the years. Celebrities from Bill Clinton to Nelson Mandela have enjoyed meals here and what meals!!!!I was lucky enough to have her chicken and ribs along with some collard greens and potato salad , These were cooked in traditional Southern style . The sassy rice a mix of rice and black beans was my favorite. I also love corn bread and there was plenty of fresh made slices . There was also platters of fried fish to. The meal was finished off with a scoop of banana pudding


Sylvia's has its' roots in South Carolina cooking. Outside of Louisiana, the Low Country was probably the most cuisine rich areas of the South. There are all sort s of recipes of different kinds of fish and seafood. Oysters abound here along with shrimp. Ham and ribs are also popular as is chicken. Sylvia's honors some of the recipes and creates down home goodness with them.

It's possible to eat in New York City and get a taste of Low Country cooking . Just head to Sylvia's in Harlem. You'll feel right at home and welcomed.


Sylvia's is at 328 Lenox Ave ,New York City.