The proof that Minnesota has soul lies in Jackie Williams’ sweet potato pie. Or perhaps it’s in her rib tips, smothered pork chops, or fried green tomatoes, which warm your belly and your disposition. Williams has been a chef-around-town for years, and she’s occasionally even catered for stopover celebrities before opening Abundant Bistro, her own soul food restaurant. On Sunday afternoons, she treats her diners to gospel music while they work on a big plate of fried catfish and a hunk of cornbread the size of your heart. 609 University Ave. W., St. Paul; 651-209-1707
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