The Choo

I stopped in here for lunch a few weeks ago & I have to say, the meal was really damn good. I noticed the ‘plate dinner’ was almost $ 10! Holy cow. so I ordered it, hoping there was a ‘plate lunch’ price and version to be had, but alas, no, it was full price for 1 meat + 2 vegetables and cornbread. I was told when ordering, that as my fried pork chop was cooked to order, it would take a few minutes. It did. I was not disappointed. The fried pork chop was the best tasting one I have ever had. The mac and cheese was excellent, and the green beans were good. Definitely worth a visit.
That being said, however, I hope they make it.
There are several factors going against it:
1. Cooking to order at lunch. Yes, it was excellent. But, there are too many meat & 2 places around where you don’t have to wait, and for many of us, we simply do not have the time.
2. Price — a $ 10 lunch is too expensive. Yes, great food, but who can afford to pay that price when other places — ie, Barksdale’s is $ 3 less?
3. Parking — I see Lauren C’s comment about parking. Closest parking is about a block away.
As Natalie Imbruglia noted on her hit song — The future is still unwritten!

On a cold day, on the verge of getting sick, you want a warm, home cooked meal. You also want to be treated lovingly like you would at home. The Choo’s food warms your tummy and the lady who obviously owns the place will warm your heart.
The parking isn’t the easiest, but it’s better than most any place downtown. The dining area is a bit worn and not very large, but I say if the food is good, I can eat most anywhere that is clean.
As I waited, the nice lady who seems to be at least part owner, put the specials board up. Catfish, mac and cheese, and greens were calling my name. The whole reason I came in was for that mac and cheese. I saw a picture of it in the flyer and knew I wanted it. I have not been to one place that bakes their mac like my mom does. The Choo almost gets it as good as her!
They give you popcorn while you wait which reminds me of restaurants up north. My daughter was very excited to receive the popcorn. It was pretty tasty. Not as tasty as the jumbo filet of fried catfish I soon was presented with, however. Sometimes I want seasoned breading and sometimes I don’t. They season their batter well and I loved it. The greens were just as I like: not heavily seasoned with country ham or some other meat. I want my greens to have their own flavor stand out and these did.
The only thing I didn’t understand is how the menu could say sweet tea and the pitcher was full of Arnold Palmer tea haha! Thank goodness I like Arnold Palmers :)
Can’t wait to come back and try their sammies.