A Little Bit of Soul

It has been a while since posting, but I want to thank those of you who still check in periodically. One of my goals for the month of March is to post at least three times a week either here or on The Good in Ogden.
With the final day of Mardi Gras today, I thought it might be fitting to talk a bit about the Southern hospitality, namely SOUL FOOD. Now, sould food is something that most people either like, or they don't. Still, I think that it is something that one can gain a taste and appreciation for.
The best place for soul food in Ogden is, by far, OJAM Grill. Across Washington Boulevard from the Municipal Building, OJAM has it all for soul food- fried catfish, black-eyed peas, sweet potato pie, ribs, collard greens, etc. They day I ate at OJAM, my co-workers and I were greeted by a very cordial young man from New York. He moved to Ogden, he said, for the skiing (go figure). The restaurant is decorated with photos of Ogden in days gone by. There is a stage for weekend entertainment and a television set, which at the time was playing BET (Black Entertainment Television).
We had to wait for quite some time for the food to be prepared, but it was definitely worth the wait. The fried catfish was seasoned perfectly and moist (which can sometimes be difficult to attain when preparing fish). The rest of the food was delicious and the prices were very reasonable for the portion size (which were about average sized portions).
OJAM's food and atmosphere is truly a one of a kind in Ogden, and one that I will be returning to experience.