Delicious

A guide to dining & drinking in our neighborhood

Comfort Food

YOU MAY HEAR ABOUT MICHELLE’S HOMESTYLE COOKING only by word-of-mouth, but the restaurant has become a mainstay in our neighborhood, serving up comfort food favorites like sweet yams, cabbage and roasted chicken that falls right off the bone. Owner Lindy Rodney says the staff puts its own spin on traditional dishes. “It’s how we use the ingredients,” she says. “I guess I do it differently than the locals.” Rodney opened the restaurant after moving to the United States seven years ago from the Caribbean Islands, and recently moved her business across the street to the east side of Skillman. She knows most of her customers by name. “I love taking care of people. We try to make it like family. You don’t’ know what kind of problems customers have when they walk in.” Michelle’s has a lunch special 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and accepts cash only. —EMILY TOMAN

Pictured: Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and a dinner roll; the renovated bar

Three more spots for feel-good food:

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Nestled behind Half Price Books, this eatery offers an array of German-style franks and smoked meats with German potato salad and sauerkraut. GREENVILLE & NORTHWEST HIGHWAY

214.987.9090

HENKSBLACKFORESTBAKERY.COM

2 HIGHLANDS CAFÉ

This neighborhood staple serves up daily specials like jalapeño mac-n-cheese, meatloaf sandwiches and homemade soups.

AUDELIA & WALNUT HILL

214.349.2233

HIGHLANDSCAFE.COM

3 CROSSROADS DINER

Nothing says comfort food like sticky buns, buttermilk pancakes and flakey quiche from this local diner — a step up from your typical greasy spoon. Everything is made from scratch with fresh, sustainable ingredients.

WALNUT HILL & CENTRAL

214.346.3491

CROSSROADS-DINER.COM