The Larder + The Delta

I can’t say enough good things about the Brussels Sprouts. They’re beautifully roasted and served with two different kids of peppers. I’m not normally a sprout fan, but I’d order these again in an instant.
We felt the portion size on the grits was a little small considering the price, but the plating was beautiful (I wish I’d taken a photo) and the taste incredible.
We definitely want to return and try additional items on the menu.

Wish I had room to try everything. Yum! We sat at counter and watched other dishes being prepared. I wanted to try everything! Definitely going back

Excellent flavorful Cajun style food! Loved the breakfast burrito which was amply loaded with well seasoned potatoes, avocado, egg, bacon, and… I’m definitely looking forward to coming back for more!

This veggie po’ boy is good as long as you ain’t po’. At $ 7 it is on the smaller size but it does come with chips which is nice. The veggies inside offered many textures and the sauce added a great spice note. I try many veggie sandwiches, some range from bread with condiments only to bread with condiments and avocado. This sub, really had some character and substance.
As a note part of the fun of de-​soto is that you can mix and match venors, Get a main at one and a side from another.

Phenomenal. Seafood purloo blew us away, with crispy rice (unbelievable /​must try) and shrimp and clams, mussels and sausage. As good as it gets. Kentucky Fried Quail was crispy, golden and full of flavor. Better than anything in Nawlins. Great work Chef Jones.

Placed order at 11:15 food came at 1 pm and it was wrong… First experience at DeSoto Market. We went to complain and were refunded. That’s why I bumped them up to a two. Would never go back. How do bacon and eggs take 1 HR 45 Min?

Just ate hear for the first time. The food was amazing! I had the shrimp and grits and the chicken skin po boy. The shrimp was full shrimp with heads and everything! It took a little work to eat but the flavor was bomb! And the po boy was super crunchy and tasty! The flanked went really m well together! Definitely will be eating here again!!! 2 thumbs up!

Found this little gem by accident this weekend! What an amazing «diamond in the rough». It’s inside the DeSoto Market at 1^st St & Roosevelt in central Phoenix; & dropped in to have dinner.
What Chef Stephen Jones & his crew do to soul food is AMAZING! My son-​in-​law & I are both from the south & know good soul food. I learned to cook authentic soul food myself by a family friend as child. So we both know good soul food.
I had the grits which were delicious, my son-​in-​law had the Perlou & loved it (he’s an extremely picky eater in the sense that he has very high expectations of the quality & flavor of dishes). My daughter had the KFQ & foie gras gravy & biscuit & declared the foie gras gravy wonderful, the first to equal my home made gravy… which is really saying something for her. We also ordered the hopping john & the only criticism/​contention was that my son-​in-​law & I declared it perfect, my daughter said she thought it needed just a pinch of salt.
Chef Jones’ chefs (all great guys) also gave us samples of the pig ears & cauliflower, which were wonderful, & perfectly executed by the chefs. These guys have taken soul food to a whole new level.
We can’t wait for our next visit there. They also serve lunch & weekend brunch, which we are eager to try. We live nearby, so this gem will be a frequent stop in our ongoing culinary journey…

Our First Friday fun had us sitting on the stools and have the two young men stuff us silly. Fried Catfish was a beauty of a dish with just a tossed layer of cornmeal and the pig ears were toasty hot with great flavor. Generous servings will allow us to munch thru the next day on the fare. Small efficient kitchen really spotlights the cooks/​chefs and the disciplined hygiene is evident. Casual friend (executive chef?) seems to throw off the rhythm — as well as the cleanliness with an apron on/​off, a cellphone & a long do. I’ll lean into the relaxed feel but it was noticeable.

Can I eat here every day, pretty please? This place is seriously legit… I am going to crave the cauliflower every day for the rest of my life… it was THAT good! We also enjoyed the ham and grits… super tasty too! I love that you can sidle up to the counter and watch the chefs make your amazing dinner. They are beyond friendly, tell you about the dishes and make you feel really welcome. I cannot wait to come back again and try some new dishes and definitely order that cauliflower yet again.

What a neat set up! This little dime is a great spot for a group! The restaurant is local inside desoto central market along with a handful of other great restaurants. I wanted to try the prelue but it’s served till after 4pm.
Instead I had the catfish pro boy! It was an excellent choice!

I had the cauliflower and roasted turkey sandwich. They have a great twist on the cauliflower. Definitely not something yú see everyday. Hearty slices of turkey and pork belly. It was a lot thicker than I thought it was going to be. The flavor of everything was exceptional. The only downside is they are a bit pricy. A little over $ 17 for the sandwich (with no sides or drink) and the cauliflower.

Fresh fresh and more fresh. Tried this place out yesterday afternoon in a rush. Tried the hoppin Johns if I’m pronouncing it right. It was great and fresh w farm fresh ingredients. Just missed a pinch of salt or some touch of cabin seasoning but nonetheless I would eat it as is any day of the week. And the fried chicken skin sandwich… whew! Different and tasty but left you wanting., meat. I will be back to check out all the eating spots in the market.

I think I have the five star review to desoto market but this is the place to be. This is the reason i would come back. I described my visit in the other review so I’ll wrap it up here. It’s amazing. Chef talks to you and makes the right suggestions. He told me the way to go was the fried quail and biscuit. He wasn’t lying. The grave as out of this world. I’d have preferred real cutlery vs plastic because I was seated at the bar top but that’s so minor to me. I’d have eaten everything with my fingers to get another biscuit. I’ll def be back to try other dishes on his menu. Keep up the great work.

My first time having this, it is so flavorful! I tried the breakfast biscuit and I must say this small dish will make my mouth water every time I think about it. Wish they had a place like this near home!

Comfort food. It’s a name we all know, it’s a special kind of comfort that fills not only a longing of the soul (soul food) but fills a belly in need of wholesome, flavorful sustenance.
If you know southern cooking, if you like deep fried –and even if you don’t, there will be something on this menu to titillate your southern senses.
Keeping it green with a southern twist:
The heirloom tomato salad. It’s the peppered cornbread croutons, cured strawberries and ricotta that make this a unique and southern take on a local favorite.
Big eats and deep fried fun:
Shaved farm raised catfish with charred kohlrabi kraut. The cornmeal is mixed with garlic, cayenne and pepper to give it an extra kick, and dip that into the pickled mustard seed tartar sauce and it’s absolute perfection.
Fried chicken skin po boy. Very crispy, very deep fried, peppery, and basted with a simple yet delicious hot sauce aoli. The tang comes from the jalapeño slaw.
Little eats but big sensory experience.
Chicken fat biscuit.
Need I say more…
Okay, I will. It’s certainly nothing you would expect to find in the south, it’s a decadent order of two quarter pound sized biscuits with a healthy dollop of local crow’s dairy butter pecan goat cheese. It looks like gravy, and it’s anything but. Sprinkled with candied pecan and honey, this unique spin on the biscuit and gravy staple of American breakfasts is so uniquely memorable.
This is a spot you go when you want to be very very full, and you will definitely want ti arrive during a slow time, like 4p on a weekday — before people start arriving after work. Try a little or try a lot, try five different «little eats», you will be so very happy you came.

We finally had the opportunity to try this micro-​restaurant in the Desoto. It was a Sunday night, so the place was fairly quiet. Walking up to the counter, we were intrigued by the menu. The chef was super friendly and explained each item in detail. Since we were with others, we ordered practically the entire menu, which, while small, is ambitious for the tiny space. We decide to go get cocktails at the main bar and by the time they were completed, nearly all of the food was ready. It is served in paper boats and cups and we headed upstairs to partake.
Every item was delicious. I particularly enjoyed their take on cauliflower which was twist on Buffalo chicken wings, but so much better. The fried cauliflower had blue cheese, a hot sauce and celery leaves. Much better than any wings I’ve ever had. The shaved catfish was pretty amazing, too. By cutting thin slices of catfish and then breading and frying them, the ratio of textures was considerably better than the traditional fried catfish filet. The pickled cabbage slaw was nice and tart to cut the richness. A couple of dishes featured traditional golden rice from the South and we loved how some of the rice was intentionally allowed to crust on the pan and char a bit. This resulted in textural interest and some smokey and charred notes.
Even though Stephen Jones, himself, was not in the kitchen, his fellow chefs executed everything well. The ingredients were true to Southern cuisine and the dishes were prepared in a way that respected the traditions while innovating. Nice work!

My second visit here proved to be an important one as my opinion of this DeSoto concept rose tremendously. To be sure, my first visit here was generally a good one, but with a lot of room for improvement. This time around the menu had a better variety of items to choose from, the price was on point with the portions and the food itself was heavenly. This time around I got an order of their fried cauliflower appetizer (which could’ve been a main dish in itself) which included celery, hot sauce, and what I think was a light cheese blend. Fantastic dish with a kick of that hot sauce to be sure. For my main dish I went with their salmon dish which included corn, okra, and an emulsion that (I believe) tasted like a combination of mustard, dill, lemon juice and horseradish. This too was a delicious treat with a little bit of spice, but not overwhelmingly so.
Total for the dishes plus tax was $ 20. Unlike my first visit here, I really felt I got a great value (and portions) for the price I paid. Chef Jones did a great job with the flavor combinations on these two dishes. And his staff remains super friendly and helpful in explaining the menu. I’ll keep coming back to sample the menu further, but for now I can definitely put this comfortably in the four star category. A perfect five might not be far away if the remaining dishes are equally as memorable as tonight was.

«Holy fucking shit!» These are the first words out of my mouth after sampling the fried pig ears, aka Cheetos. At $ 5 this surprisingly affordable little nosh is a delightful surprise of savory crunch and melt-​in-​your mouth goodness. Still eating. Must return to food. More review to come. Happy happy happy.

Just came by the Desoto Market and ate at this eatery. Tried their funky spin on food and enjoyed all the dishes especially the cauliflower. Make sure you grab some beer to eat with the decadent foods. Def a fun spot to eat at, bring friends or go alone, it’s a casual and comfortable place to hang.