The line at NAACP's food tent at the Lowell Folk Fest was the shortest this afternoon, which gave me time to try their fried chicken. Um, um. They don't call it soul food for nothing. Look at this juicy, crunchy spread. Move over KFC. Served w/ black-eyed peas and sweet potato pie, the soul food tent gets our early praise for serious street grub. Noticed a beer tent on French Street in front of Mogan Center, if I wasn't working I would have perhaps had a refreshing brew. But then again it's bud, which to me is like coke; I rarely go there unless forced. When Joe Wilson brought the fest here 22 years ago, beer was never a part of it. Seems flowing suds are better suited at Winterfest, anyone? At night the LFF turns into a carnival. I saw some bad behavior outside my window last night. Booze, sun and more booze is not soulful.
Scene at JFK was not as hectic as past years. I am seeing lots of ice cream and pina coladas. What ethic group brought this over from the old country? Capitalism has reared its head at the LFF, but Im not too worried. There are still lots of enticing tastes out there. What are you enjoying?
Soul food = good food
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GG, you didn't mention the collard greens, does that mean you didn't partake of this excellent Southern delicacy? That's the # 1 thing I look for every year. (My wife has not yet "acquired a taste" for them, either.)
A half of Owen & Ollie's cottage pie filled me up Friday, so I could barely choke down a pulled pork sandwich from Olive That's BBQ later that night. This year, I finally waited in line for the Philipino food, which was worth the wait.
Someday, we may try the Sangria at Sangria's, but last night we settled for some Margaritas. (Outstanding food and bev. there, as usual...)