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Sol'Delish

Soul food restaurant opened in 2023 by Latell Brice, Marilyn Brice and Mac Stephenson. A second, larger location opened at The Boardwalk in University City in 2025.

Must trySeafood mac and cheese, turkey wings

Named as a Black-owned business by a trusted local source (see source). Hours change, so call or check the website before you go. Know something we should update? Tell us.

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