Favor Brings Back The Flavor ---With Authentic Soul Food Cooking in Anderson!!!

Whenever there’s a new independent small business that opens that I’m particularly impressed with in the Southeast-Anderson area. I tend to attempt to do my part to let others in the community and also statewide know about either the great food and or services or both that I received after my experience. Favor Home Cooking is one such establishment and might I add, that ever since my first visit I’ve been constantly singing it praises when I encounter other people around the city of Anderson. Call me old fashion but word of mouth marketing was always effective even before the Facebook era.

Some of the Lovely Ladies at Favor Home Cooking...

Favor home style cuisine is not new to those who may have patronized the Anderson County Country Club over the last year or so on Sunday evenings. This newly independent home cooking matriarchal up-start gained much notoriety with their affordable tasty meat and three soul food dishes. Of course when I employ this type verbiage images of delicious sides like mashed potatoes with gravy, cheesy macaroni, black-eyed peas, flavorful collard-greens and delectable steamed cabbage should have danced in your head. But if they didn’t by any chance, then I suggest you head on over to Favor’s immediately after reading this article, because its obvious you haven’t had a down home soul-food meal in a while. But I digress!!

Located in the Sunny South-East Anderson section of downtown Anderson..

They offer up a variety of meats Wednesday through Sunday, for starters like smothered pork chops, their crispy signature fried chicken, fresh flounder fish, beef stew and barbecue ribs are present on any given day. Upon my first dinning experience with them I’m happy to report they made me feel welcomed and the servers I encountered were friendly and all smiled as they filled my order. Nothing like a warm greeting when you order your food and receive a down home good old-fashioned taste of southern hospitality. Recently while there, it was said I resembled or “favored” (no pun intended) the comedian/actor Deray. Don’t know if that was a compliment just yet folks or just flattery, the verdict is still out? (LOL)

Side note to all the fellas, a couple of the food attendants are really easy on the eyes for what its worth, just thought to specify that small observation for whom it may concern but the focus of this article is the fabulous food and service. Let us keep that in mind for all my A.N.D. brethren! You can visit them at their new location in the downtown area of Anderson nestled between McDuffie St. and South Main St. right at 117 East Franklin St. Most may remember the building formerly as a Cuban restaurant and lastly it was known as a New Orleans themed location.

Brother Horace Alexander of Anderson's own Radio Station mywlas 95.3 FM and the city's famed photographer Dante Holloway checking in at Favor.

Favors has a nice relaxed dining room area, that seats a small to large party of patrons from up to 25 to 30 people at a time should you decide to bring the family out. But if you’re cramped for time during a lunch break no problem, because they offer carry-out during all their business hours of operation. In my opinion the prices are very competitive compared to other similar home-cooking restaurants in the downtown district of the Electric City. I won’t disclose any names nor indict other restaurants who claim to offer soul food around the city. But the Favor Home Cooking diner plays second fiddle to none by any means when it comes to great taste and value.

The Beautiful Dining Room Area at Favor

Business operating hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Oh yes, before I forget to mention, they are also open on Sunday should you decide to dine with them for a post church meet and greet meal either with family, friends or clergy.

Service with a Smile folks....

In conclusion I have frequented Favors Home Cooking quite a number of times and enjoyed the first class service, the unique southern atmosphere they cater to, and of course the fabulous soul food aroma emanating from the kitchen. As they continue to grow, I hope in the near future to see them add a morning breakfast bar, featuring perhaps a choice of turkey bacon on the menu. Let’s keep our fingers crossed shall we? Outside of that small recommendation, I have nothing but great admiration and expectations for this small independent start up. Favors you are a welcomed addition to the South-East Anderson business landscape and the urban community as a whole. This is Dj Tuc wishing the staff and cooks at Favor Home Cooking nothing but success one delicious meal at a time.  

If you would like to leave a comment about your own experience while dinning at Favor Home Cooking please feel free below.

Signing off! Da A.N.D. Representa-   “djtuc999 the mobile app is now available on Google Play and the Itunes app store for all your mobile devices.”

Another A.N.D. Diva Salute- - - GO LADIES!!!

Anderson native Kimberly McDaniel (pictured on the right) this past fall was featured along side the super-talented actress and R&B soul songstress Jill Scott. The event was hosted by Charlotte’s Urban Adult Contemporary station  V 101.9 FM based in Gastonia.. Kimmy as I refer to her at times is a proud A.N.D. native and a good friend of whom I’ve known since my early middle school years here growing up in the city of Anderson. I was extremely over joyed for her when she shared the fantastic news with me semi-reluctantly (not one to toot her own horn) by phone adding to the intrigue with a dash of suspense as I recollect. She said “ you won’t believe who I’m pictured with on the V 101 website as of today”?

 She didn’t tell me initially of course (building the suspense LOL) but suggested I surf over to the V101 site and afterward call her back. Following her instructions I promptly called her back and we both shared a good laugh because I replied “I would have never guessed you were hanging out with Jill Scott” you got me! Many reading this may ask why is Tuc sharing this? My reason is simple, because it’s hard to find people in this life that will support positive undertakings, and show it by their actions other than just paying lip service. Kimmy is just that, a sincere sista who supports what I do, without expecting any self motivated returns. Hard to find proverbial needles amongst the envious hay stacks of well wishing down-low smile in your face haters. Yes she and I both know and realize  it comes with the territory.  But we still keep it positive nonetheless.

Kim celebrating with Kelly Mac at one of the Mid-Day Mommies annual Birthday Bashes.

It’s not about the cloths one wears nor the car they profess to drive, its about the substance they possess and the direction they are traveling. As most of us reading this have heard many times over,”Real recognize Real” and Kim never forgets about her roots and definitely knows the real from the rest. Though she’s been known to frequent high profile events in tandem with the Mid-Day Mommie aka Kelly Mac of 1073 Jmz. She continues to stay down to earth and remains humble in most all of her undertakings, so I know many wonderful things await a good soul like hers in the immediate future.

Hanging out with Jill Scott is just warm up material for this home grown A.N.D. diva. Hey Kimmy hope I didn’t reveal to many embarrassing details, my intent was merely to celebrate you in addition to showing my gratitude and immense respect for you by sharing this one small experience with the rest of the city.

 Best Regards, I Salute real men and women making a difference such as yourself from Anderson!

...Dj Tuc, Da A.N.D. Representa

P.S.A.- To the whole A.N.D. From Promoter Dom Vlad of The Columbia Record Pool...

Experienced and professional promotions marketeer manager Dom Vlad of the Columbia Record Pool Street Team and Marketing department got at me recently being he's an advocate of my platform and work. He's calling all A.N.D. City wide Dj's and artist or those who wish to become a Dj to attend this upcoming industry symposium and be recognized. If you want to contact him personally for more details send him an email at domvlad1@gmail.com or Twitter: @Dom_Vlad.. Click on Flyers Below or leave a comment to share your thoughts.

Dj Tuc da A.N.D. Representa

Columbia Record Pool Promoter Dominic Vladimir aka "Dom Vlad"

A.N.D. Native Sheba Foxx--- Returns Back On The Boxx @ 1073 Jamz!!

Ladies and gentlemen I’m very elated to report the talented quintessential A.N.D. diva Sheba Foxx has made her return back on the boxx,  bringing her vibrant  personality to the air waves of the upstate again on the urban soul station 107.3 Jmz. Since meeting her over 10 years ago I remember this magazine spread she conceived and spear-headed while working at the time with Anderson’s own popular entertainment businessman Prafessa of GO HARD ENTERTAINMENT.

 I recognized back then that she was something uniquely special in the making, due to the fact that no other woman at that particular time was thinking on that level around the A.N.D., thus I was immediately impressed.  At least not any sista that I had the pleasure of meeting on the Anderson entertainment and media scene during that time period.  For those that would argue the contrary must I remind those reading this present article, that it was I that shined the spotlight on her achievements in a small blurb the first time around when she initially joined the 107.3 jmz staff as a radio personality? Just click here and read for yourself on this page! 

Some of the work ethics Sheba has learned to  employ traveling the road to life, love and success.

Sheba is as beautiful as she is talented and when you talk with her in person one can tell instantly, her beauty emanates from the inside out and makes her very approachable when in the public eye. In my opinion, that can be the proverbial “Gift and the Curse” no matter male or female, dependent upon the level one may be at in any given career.

 Meaning you can be perceived as a threat erroneously at any given moment in this fickle competitive society, that most have been forced to adapt to especially when you are immersed in the cut-throat business of the entertainment industry or any other profession for that matter. Thus ones intentions can be easily misconstrued, when they are only attempting to perform at their apex in order to be the best they can be. Isn’t that what most of us have been taught and or teach our children to date? Sheba overstands these harsh realities quite well, being experience is the best teacher.

Sheba has always been active when engaging others in her community..

Highly important and intangible knowledge to have in such a presumptuous social media driven society, due to the fact there’s a huge probability you are mostly going to be  judged by sanctimonious folk who seemingly permeate the entertainment industry in my opinion, who can air grievances to  hundreds of Facebook friends and Twitter followers in an instant.Truth is truth or as the young folks like to phrase it nowadays "it is what it is"! That's why I so missed the 90's because life was so much simpler. No grown folk beefing and carrying on like high-school kids on social media platforms back then, duly because aforementioned platforms didn't exist as most of my old skool readers already know.  Whether true or not it doesn’t seem to matter in this brave new world, a lot of people seem to thrive off drama and sensationalism.  Like many people who have found success in life, it goes without saying that Ms Foxx  has had her own personal struggles and hurtles to over-come just like anyone else.

 Sheba carries such a remarkable resilient positive attitude every time we have conversed, one would never suspect any of the hardships she endured in her personal and public life on her road to becoming the renowned businesswoman and radio personality she has blossomed into today.

Sheba's brain-child  known as Foxxy Shoetique located in the Anderson Mall..Stop by and get ya Shop On!!

She is an organic hard working proud Anderson native that won’t hesitate to let you know what city she hails from. She owns her own business located in the Anderson Mall by the name of "Foxxy Shoetique" with some of the hottest trendiest styles in stiletto foot apparel in the city. And oh how Mr. Tuckie loves him some sexy pedicured feet in a pair of stylish sultry pumps. Word to Vicky James! ( yes the Lovely Ms 7 O'clock Jmz personality  be looking good in her heels, been wanting to say that ever since we met at the 2014 Black Party LOL) A.N.D. we should support Sheba because she exemplifies home grown talent enveloped in success, dedication, hard-work, perseverance, elegance and a seemingly endless relentless zeal in her pursuit of excellence. We the sincere "congratulators"and not the haters in the A.N.D. salute you Ms. Sheba Foxx for your accomplishments past-present and future. 

You’ve shown us all a blueprint of how to handle adversity when it appears the odds are stacked against us, and the importance of humility set by the sterling example you display when in the public or on the air. Thank you so much.

  Dj Tuc da A.N.D. Representa and I approve this message. Peace

Nice and Easy -- The Blueprint of How Loungin Can Turn a Dream Into a Reality!

20/20 and BiG Kuntry Slick pose together for this pic..

There’s a new Nice and Easy place in town, a new sweet spot to lounge for the grown folk if you will. If you like the sound of that keep reading? Most times many people and businesses in the past have boasted of catering to a mature adult atmosphere, accompanied with all the fancy colorful flyers to follow. But Ricky Washington whom also goes by the name “Slick” who hails originally from the Volunteer state of Tennessee apparently does not push hyperbole, nor needs flyers with scantily clad Big Bootie’s splashing on the covers to attract an audience. 

Slick stands in front of his infamous "Wall of Fame"!!

A.N.D. music Vet K-Trik-E is always found supporting positve local functions around the city.

He relies on a simple tried and proven formula, and it’s called providing people with good hot wings, good service, a relaxed clean drama-free environment, and the people will come. Slick’s keep-it-simple”” formula has been the fuel that has propelled his brain-child known as the “Nice and Easy Lounge” to early success after being launched in the fall of 2015 via his business Face Book page. Nice and Easy is a “Nice and Cozy” spot nestled right-off 801 S. Murray Ave located in the South-East Anderson district of the Electric City ala the A.N.D. After first encountering Slick years ago as I recall, he’s always been an up-beat brother with a comedic personality and the heart and soul of an entrepreneur. He is also been known in the past to take his comedic talents on the road doing stand-up from the Carolina’s to Atlanta Georgia. And let’s not forget this brother owns and operates a cleaning business appropriately   titled “We Clean For You” clearly solidifying his spot as a top urban independent entrepreneur in the community.

Slick chilling with BKS and renowned Anderson Book author Raymond Francis...

He brings all of that talent to the table “figuratively and literally” when transforming his hustlers spirit into a down home southern experience when personally serving his customers. He’s recreated that old skool café and lounge feeling that your aunts or uncles used to talk about, complete with twenty-first century Hi-Def big screen TV’s, adding just the right twist with a nice balance of contemporary grown folks music in the back drop on select-nights.

Recently late last year Slick with the help of his tireless and dedicated girl-friend Keyona of whom he affectionately refers to as “Key” announced to the whole city of Anderson, wisely harnessing the power of social media, that the “Nice and Easy Lounge” would be hosting their Official Grand Opening on the night of November 27, 2015. I’m elated to admit he personally extended me an invite, so of course I grabbed my camera and took him up on the invitation.

Slick and his supportive girl-friend Key drapped in green and white wore all smiles during their Grand Opening..

Old skool Juke Joint flava right there!!!

 The whole kick-off was a successful venture I’m happy to report and all went off without the slightest hitch. Special guest that evening arriving in the A.N.D. from Tennessee was his father Jimmy and step-mother Eddy of which whom I had the extreme pleasure of meeting. I chilled most of the evening at a table with the OnPoint Productions crew with kats like,BiG Kuntry Slick aka Kenny Benson, Big Zack aka 2020, Dom Vlad, Lee Traffick aka Raymond Francis and Lonnie aka L. Boogie.  I also bumped into my longtime friend and supporter Harlem Dave who came out to show his approval also by kicking my butt royally on the pool table. (LOL)

 

Slicks Pops Jimmy and Step Mom Eddy pose for this quick pic..

Harlem Dave and his Son popped up to check out the Nice and Easy style..

If you decide to stop in and visit his establishment (which I highly suggest) please make sure before leaving that you perform the local ritual of signing your personal autograph on the “Wall of Fame”! You will see just what I mean if you decide to visit, it’s fun, very original, and you may recognize some noteworthy names from around the city. 

Liquid Potionz was in the House yall!!

Onpoint Chillin!!!""

C.E.O. of Onpoint Productions BKS aka Big Kuntry Slick and his ole Lady just hanging out!

Slick and his Pop enjoying themselves....

I guess there’s nothing left for me to say in this article except I personally thank you Slick for all your support my brother and I wish you continued success at making your dreams a reality. Now I’ll just let the pictures tell the rest of the story. Check out his Facebook page by clicking here if you would like to contact him for hosting or catering your next event.  A.N.D. support local businesses and most importantly support your own positive urban entrepreneurs.

Peace Dj Tuc as always the “A.N.D. Representa”