New York

A friend who is addicted--quite literally--to Soule ended up getting me hooked as well. Fortunately for my waistline our habits are incongruent; he indulges four times a week and I only go once or twice tops. I understand, however, how this illness got to him. The food, a mix of Southern and Caribbean, is hearty, tasty, and inexpensive (a take-out plate, which would be more appropriately described as a platter, goes for just over ten dollars). While there is a lot of meat-based fare, vegetarians can also find a good deal of meat-free options to love, like the savory fake barbecue chicken! Be sure to give sides like mac and cheese and fried bammy a try. Soule has a vicious way of sneaking into your consciousness and sticking around until you pick up the phone and place an order.

Photo:  Alex Steed