Food so good it goes beyond hearty, reaching toward the soul. It’s soul food, and Florida restaurants have some of the best takes on the uniquely southern cuisine. . A traditional meal — whether at a holiday gathering, at home, or even drive-thru — is colorful, flavorful, and might include: fried or baked chicken; beef tips; fried or smothered porkchops; collards, mustards, or turnip greens (usually flavored with smoked meat); field peas, such as black-eyed peas; cornbread; yams; oxtails and gravy; rice; and stewed or fried okra.
