Is that a large or small gumbo pictured?
How are their shrimp n grits? Legit poutine?
I know! I have serious mixed emotions about them opening so close to M2C. It almost seems like a revenge opening, a takedown (but that can’t be, can it?). Plus they have a TV, which will be popular as football/basketball season gets further along. With that said, M2C still has the edge when it comes to aesthetics. It has a more homey vibe. Plus it’s a healthier version. You can eat there on a regular basis and not feel your arteries clogging.
Here’s the receipt. I was going to put it on the Cheap Eats DOTM thread too. But it didn’t fit the strict parameters. We did have leftovers though.
You’ll notice the Peach Cobbler togo. We ate it the next day. I’d rather review when it’s fresh.
That is the large gumbo. There were leftovers for sure. We didn’t have the poutine or shrimp n grits. I will definitely try them. But My2Cents shrimp n cheesy grits are still my reigning favorite.
eek. lunch menu looks good… 11$ chicken plate, 12$ shrimp n grits
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Pale looking gumbo - it takes a lot of time, and a watchful eye, to stir a proper roux without burning it, and that pic shows me they are not taking the time and doing it right. For example, here’s an internet-lifted shot of Mr. B’s Gumbo.
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Why revenge? is there history?
Oh definitely. My pictures are enhanced a bit for clarity. But you’re right, Stevie’s is much lighter and can’t compare (I imagine) to Mr. B’s. However, like I wrote, everyone has their own version. Some prefer a light-brown roux. I have a friend who makes a clear gumbo, I adore. But some turn their nose up at it. But with that said, Stevie’s isn’t going to win any awards and he definitely doesn’t have the kitchen capacity to make a long cooking gumbo. But they’re 4 minutes from our home and we enjoyed it.
There is a place in New Orleans that does a flight (trio): Filé, Okra & Roux. I would love to find that place when we go.
Speaking of gumbo. There is a place in the Valley (studio city maybe?) who supposedly makes a great gumbo only on Fridays. Does anyone know the name?
You might be thinking of Uncle Andre’s. I’m overdue I trying that.
Possibly. I have a few friends who love it. Thanks!
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Why revenge? is there history?
[/quote]Oh, that’s just my imagination getting the best of me. I have no idea. It just seems odd to open so close to M2C. I’m just hoping the block is big enough for the both of them.
I’d eat it.
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Yep… it was pretty good 
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I love this so much.
Detective Cookie, back with an update. Thanks for starting this thread btw @Mattapoisett_in_LA.
Okay so… We were going to My Two Cents for late breakfast Sunday. Sometimes I like to call first. Because she doesn’t overtax her small kitchen, her hours are quirky and not everything is available on certain days. For instance, they only do eggs on weekends - I think - and when they do it is strictly an egg baked in a muffin tin (no problem for me). Well… the number in my phone was disconnected. The website, which is not much help anyway, listed the same number. I thought “Ohhh. Maybe Stevie opened so close because he knows something we don’t. She’s out of there.” Anyway, we went to Anaya on Adams. But my husband drove by M2C today and they were closed. He said it looked like workmen inside. He went on the computer just now… low and behold… they posted an apology about the number and the closing. They are remodeling! Yay!
Am I the only one who’s glad that part of the mystery is cleared up? I thought it was important 
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2nd Visit. Husband stopped and picked up a to go order.
Shrimp & Grits
Excellent grits (not pictured enough). My reigning favorite is still M2C. Because of the “crack” like sauce. But these were perfectly cooked, super creamy without losing texture or the ground corn flavor. I loved them. The shrimp were… shrimp.
Rice & Gravy
Rice & Gravy is one of my favorites. This did not disappoint. It’s a basic dish. The gravy was smooth and savory and had the right amount of black pepperiness.
Fried Chicken
This batch was a little darker and slightly saltier, but still had crispy skin and juiciness.
This is not an elevated version of fried chicken w/Mary’s Chicken & lots of interesting spices. So it can’t be compared to Howlin’ Ray’s. It’s a simple country fried chicken.
We also had the Greens again. Still a little over-cooked and I had to add a little vinegar this time. But the “pot liquor” was still tasty. Beware of the box mix Corn Muffins. If you don’t eat them hot they may remind you a little of sawdust. To round it off, we had the Peach Cobbler. It needed to be re-heated to crisp up the crust and I’m sure the peaches were canned. It was super sweet. But it’s about what you expect from a lot of soul food restaurants and some grandmas’ kitchens. With ice cream, it was a tasty dessert.
Stevie’s is not reinventing soul food cooking. But we’re really liking it. Also, they were really packed. Which can explain the slight inconsistencies.
M2C is still boarded up. I saw the owner at Yummy on San Vicente / Hauser and was tempted to ask her. But was too shy.
Edit: Husband drove by M2C again today. He said they looked open for business. But I just called and the number is still off.
Wait and see…
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No shame in that. My “in-house” Creole Chef always has either Trappy’s or Texas Pete at the table for the vinegar-kick most Southern Greens benefit greatly from.
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I am so getting that.