Chicago: The South Side: Hyde Park

Dixie Kitchen 5225 S Harper, Harper Court tel 773/363-4943. The great soul food includes pulled pork sandwiches, breaded oysters with chili sauce and desserts like peach cobbler and pecan pie.

Medici on 57th 1327 E 57th St tel 773/667-7394. At this quintessential collegiate hangout next to the University of Chicago, the chummy crowd chows down on burgers, pizza, salads and ice cream.

Mellow Yellow 1508 E 53rd St tel 773/667-2000. A soul food emphasis is evident in the catfish, steaks, seafood and rotisserie chicken served at this casual, popular place - it does crepes and quiche, too.

Valois Cafeteria 1518 E 53rd St tel 773/667-0647. A budget-priced menu features baked chicken, barbecue ribs and pork sandwiches. Don't skip the freshly baked biscuits.

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