Food: Juniors

Nestled in an unassuming strip mall on Main Street, Juniors has long been the most popular soul food buffet in the area. Come to think of it, it might be the only soul food buffet in the area. My friends and I have been visiting on a regular basis for years.

The interior ambiance ain't gonna win any awards - there are tables, a carpet, and a buffet in the back. But it's all fairly clean, at least by buffet standards, and you aren't coming to look at the place. So you gather yourself up and walk to the buffet...

And what a buffet. The rotating assortment of side dishes - including fresh collard greens, macaroni and cheese, green beans, corn, and yams - would be staggering by itself, but attach the meats table (which invariably features fried chicken wings, fried pork chops, and other treats) and you have a one-way ticket to the local cardiologist. All you can eat (plus a soft drink) for $10, and you better believe it's worth every penny.

3/4 stars