Sylvia Woods has died: Sylvia Woods, Soul-Food Restaurateur, Is Dead at 86

[MADem]

Sylvia Woods, whose namesake Harlem soul-food restaurant was frequented by local and national politicians, international celebrities, tourists, epicures and ordinary neighborhood residents, died on Thursday at her home in Westchester County, N.Y. She was 86.
Her family announced the death, citing no cause. Its statement said Ms. Woods had been ill with Alzheimer’s disease for the last few years.

Her death came a few hours before she was to receive an award from Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg at a reception at Gracie Mansion commemorating the 50th anniversary of Sylvia’s Restaurant. There was a moment of silence before the award presentation; a family friend accepted it on her behalf.

Sylvia’s Restaurant opened on Aug. 1, 1962 — with six booths and 15 stools — at Lenox Avenue near 127th Street, offering soul-food staples like ribs, hot cakes, corn bread and fried chicken. The immense popularity of its dishes earned Ms. Woods the sobriquet the Queen of Soul Food.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/20/dining/sylvia-woods-soul-food-restaurateur-is-dead-at-86.html

The Queen is dead. Damn--time takes us all.

I wonder if Bill O'Reilly will take the time to send condolences?

[wilt the stilt]

1. where's my M"F**** tea

for O'Reilly

[MADem]

4. You know, that business did cross my mind.

But oh the food is wonderful there!

[UnrepentantLiberal]

2. I've eaten there.

Her restaurant is legendary.

[MADem]

5. She was amazing, and the food there--no place better.

Not the place to eat if you're on a diet, though!

[UnrepentantLiberal]

6. No.

That food will put meat on your bones. It was Sunday so there was about an hour wait. When we sat down there was a gospel band playing. It was fun.

[BumRushDaShow]

3. I saw that yesterday.

So sad and condolences to her family. If I remember correctly, I believe then-candidate Obama went there when he was stumping...

[MADem]

7. I think you are right. nt