If you know where to look, this area offers soulful sustenance
Chicken and waffles, $10, Gritz Cafe
This version of the soul-food standard makes for a satisying start to any day. The wonderfully seasoned chicken and spongy, crispy waffle comes with a side of smooth, savory grits. 1911 Stella Lake St., 702-255-4748
Fried Catfish, $7.58/lb, Mario’s westside market
You can’t talk MLK and food without noting Mario’s, which has served the area for 20-plus years. This fried catfish is the standard by which the rest should be judged — and at a price you cant beat. Add four hush puppies for $1. 1960 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., 702-648-1482
Pork Egg Fu Young, $6, Soul Foo Young
I disliked egg fu young — untill I had it here. Fluffy and rich, it will have the hardest fu young hater saying, Never have I ever. Try the fried rice, too — it’s dirty and delicous! 1216 W. Owens Ave., 702-539-0333
Oyster po’ Boy, $10, fish cage
