LaShanta Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Have you tried Taste of Carolina? I have found that the food there is much better than Oohhs and Aahhs. They actually have fried chicken on the bone, and the greens have pork in them. Plus they have decent hushpuppies.As for Oohhs and Aahhs, I don't get what the appeal of their Mac and Cheese, I find it to be nothing more than noodles with cheese melted on top, and a rather oily cheese at that. Also stay away from the cloyingly sweet crab cakes. They do make a decent fried fish, but no better than either Taste of Carolina or Flavors. Funny you should ask.... I actually have tried A Taste of Carolina. I was very excited when I heard on Metrocurean (see, if I was more technologically literate, here is where I would attach a handy-dandy hyperlink to that site) that there was going to be a Battle of The Soul Food Places on U street. I went to A Taste of Carolina and I loved it! The space was a bit tired, but the food was yummy and the owner was very personable and responsive to complaints I had shared about inaccuracies on the website. However…… They have been closed for several weeks now and there is a sign on the window that says “closed for relocating”. Now, how you could be relocating after only being open about 5 months is beyond me. And THEN I heard that Brown Sugar closed down too. *sigh* So alas, we are stuck with breaded, fried, boneless chicken breast on U street. So, so sad…… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 This place was an embarrassment to every soul food place in the city (past and present) and especially to the places and people on U street that could really use a “taste” of what U street used to be. They have GOT to do better. Try the suddenly and surprisingly famous Hitching Post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Sounds like a $20 Tuesday for December... Try the suddenly and surprisingly famous Hitching Post. [How do you cross-post to another thread?] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capital Icebox Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 What happened to this place? My last two recent visits have me worried. The fried chicken (I don't care if it's simply legs and wings, it used to be damn good) tastes and feels like it has been sitting around far too long. Each time, I noticed that my order came from a bowl of already-fried chicken, and was not fried to order as it has been in the past. Does the fryer get turned off at a certain time? (This would explain why you can't order french fries after 4 p.m.) The mac and cheese has become a soggy, gloopy mess, and the once-glorious sweet potato cake has been sitting somewhere so hot that all of its frosting has melted, leaving the cake sitting in a pool of frosting at the bottom of its styrofoam womb. The only saving grace has been the collard greens, bright and vinegary as always. The sad part is that Indiah and Oji were there both times running the show, so I can't blame it on them being absent. I realize it's just a neighborhood soul food joint, but it appears to have really slipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Foodie Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Ok, reading through this post you'd think there were two completely different restaurants (or at least different owners/managers/chefs) over the past year or so. The first bunch are extremely great reviews, giving nothing but sheer praise to Oohs and Aahs. But the last few make me wonder what's wrong. I've never been, but am planning to go tomorrow with some friends since we had heard good things. Anyone been more recently than December? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Foodie Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Well, I went to Oohs and Aahs last week and since this was my first time, I have nothing to compare it to to know whether it was better or worse than before. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed my first time there. It was a little more expensive than I was planning on ($18.50), but I definitely got two HUGE meals out of it and probably could've had a third if I hadn't been as gluttonous. I ended up getting the grilled shrimp with peppers and onions and even though I was tempted to get something else (since my three companions were getting shrimp...just to mix things up), I am SO glad I stuck with the order. Spicy and delicious. It was good. That's all I can say. Mmmmm. For my sides I went with the mac and cheese and I have to say I love this kind...no extra weird cheses, bread crumbs, etc. Just pasta and gooey goodness. By the way, I know people said there were huge portions, but I didn't realize what that meant until I saw it with my own eyes. One scoop would've been more than enough, but two scoops had the mac overflowing into all other portions of the container. My second side was collard greens. I've never loved them, but I figured if I liked them anywhere, I would like them here. I can honestly say they were the best greens I've ever had, but I'm still not a greens convert. I'd probably get something else the next time. Everyone there was extremely nice and friendly and although I'd love to go and try something else, I have a feeling I'd be drawn to the shrimp again. Maybe next time I can make room for the cornbread. And definitely heed the advice that if you can't go home afterwards and put the leftovers in the fridge, seriously consider splitting something with your dining partner or finding a place with smaller portions. You wouldn't want all that deliciousness to go to waste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Went in last night with a friend, and split a fried chicken wing dinner with mac and cheese and collards. I'm not sure about how Oohhs and Aahhs was before, but we both thought it was good. The wings were nice and light (for fried chicken), though I think they could have been slightly more seasoned. Collards were great, despite the meatlessness. In fact, I think that the vinegaryness cuts through some of the bitter, brackishness I associate with collard greens. (But maybe that's the flavor some folks like.) Mac and cheese was decent, not the best I've had. Perhaps runnier than I would have liked, but still nice. I would like to go back and try the beef ribs. They looked amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMc Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Went in last night with a friend, and split a fried chicken wing dinner with mac and cheese and collards. I'm not sure about how Oohhs and Aahhs was before, but we both thought it was good. The wings were nice and light (for fried chicken), though I think they could have been slightly more seasoned. Collards were great, despite the meatlessness. In fact, I think that the vinegaryness cuts through some of the bitter, brackishness I associate with collard greens. (But maybe that's the flavor some folks like.) Mac and cheese was decent, not the best I've had. Perhaps runnier than I would have liked, but still nice. I would like to go back and try the beef ribs. They looked amazing. I really like their catfish there, too. . but usually skip the collards. I associate collards with bacon or pancetta and miss them without it. That, and I'm always trying to recreate Will's (husband's) favorite collards made by a home cook named TayTa from Mississippi that involves bacon, vinegar, brown sugar, red onions, cider vinegar, and chicken broth. It's an all day affair. The closest he's found is at Colorado Kitchen. Thanks for the oohs and ahhs reminder. I keep meaning to go back soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Is this place ever open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 Is this place ever open? They're closed on Sundays and Mondays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000yregg Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I am a fan of soul food, and have been trying to try Oohhs and Aahhs whenever I am around U street to see a show. Finally, this past friday, before seeing Cornelius at 9:30, I caught them when they were open. I ordered the Fried Chicken breast with collard greens, yams, and mac & cheese. The servings were massive. I loved the spices in the fried chicken- it was also not greasy at all. The greens were good, but needed some hot sauce. The yams were sweet and also very taste. I liked the gooey nature of their mac & cheese as well. We dined upstairs which was pretty much empty the whole time we were there. I would go back, but anyone know anyplace that has dishes like smothered chicken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I would go back, but anyone know anyplace that has dishes like smothered chicken? What is your definition of smothered? From my October 13, 2005 post: They recommended the chops "smothered," so I agreed. This involves a rich gravy in addition to the peppers and onions that accompany many of the dishes. Perhaps that's not what you were thinking of, but they do have the option of something called "smothered." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000yregg Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 that's what i meant- basically it's like fried chickened smothered in a brown gravy. i've had it that way at soul food places in NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catharine Posted July 30, 2010 Share Posted July 30, 2010 Great meal at Oohhs and Aahhs [correct spelling according to their website] last night. I had the dark meat fried chicken (three pieces: drumstick and two big thighs) with mac and cheese and collards, he had the fried boneless chicken breast (w/gravy) with collards and green beans. Plus two sweet teas. We came for the fried chicken and we weren't disappointed. As other posters have noted, the chicken - which is cooked to order - is not at all greasy. My favorite thing about the chicken was how well-spiced the coating was. For me it was just the right amount of salt and seasoning. He throughouly enjoyed his chicken breast with the lemon pepper-spiked gravy. I'm not much of a gravy fan, but I really like the flavor of it. The sides were totally satisfactory as well. Actually, the mac and cheese was outstanding. I don't know why others have been unhappy with it. We really liked it. Good texture, nice cheese to pasta ratio, and balanced flavor. The collard greens were perfectly fine without added meat and didn't need salt or anything. The green beans, however, though cooked perfectly, were lacking in flavor. The chef/owner, upon hearing that it was a our first time there, prepared us a little sampler plate of all of the side dishes. Though I was starving when I tasted it, I thought that everything on it was great. Next time I am definitely ordering the yams. The cabbage and potato salad were also very tasty. A bit pricey at $36 and change for 2 meals plus 2 iced teas, but that won't stop us from returning. The chef was so personable and seemed really appreciative of our business. I feel comfortable recommending this place for some good, downhome cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm212 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I haven't been here in a few years, but remember enjoying the wings. Tonight on Diners, Drive In's and Dives they had a DC segment and it looked like Oohh's and Aahh's (I only caught the last few minutes while flipping channels). Has anyone been recently? How are they holding up? Guy Fieri said it was great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I haven't been here in a few years, but remember enjoying the wings. Tonight on Diners, Drive In's and Dives they had a DC segment and it looked like Oohh's and Aahh's (I only caught the last few minutes while flipping channels). Has anyone been recently? How are they holding up? Guy Fieri said it was great! You sure it wasn't the GSPOT (General Store and Post Office Tavern)? They did a segment on that on DDD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogprince Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 You sure it wasn't the GSPOT (General Store and Post Office Tavern)? They did a segment on that on DDD. It was most definitely Ooh's n' Aah's; Gillian's spot was on a couple of weeks ago. And Ooh's n' Aah's is still going strong! Living around the block from it as I do, I tend to frequent it perhaps more often than my arteries would like, but hell, you only live once right? Congrats to them (and all the delectable DC dining destinations deemed delicous by us denizens) on their national TV fame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandynva Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 I haven't been here in a few years, but remember enjoying the wings. Tonight on Diners, Drive In's and Dives they had a DC segment and it looked like Oohh's and Aahh's (I only caught the last few minutes while flipping channels). Has anyone been recently? How are they holding up? Guy Fieri said it was great! I was there last night and it was pretty busy, there was a 5-6 person line to order carryout. i got some mac and cheese, it was really, really good. As others have mentioned, it's very gooey, with a lot of cheese, there's probably more cheese than pasta in there, and the sauce has an unusual, but very nice, savory/garlic note in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Hard to believe no one has posted about Oohs and Ahhs in 7 years...but anyway, based on signage I saw driving today, it looks like they either just opened or are about to open a second location right by the Walmart on Georgia Ave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadarene Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I had the short ribs with yams and collards at the U Street location last week; first time I'd eaten there in years. Man, that was really, really good. The short ribs were delicious. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinoue Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Jun 18, 2017 - "Oohhs and Aahhs Still Happening near Walmart!!" on popville.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 A friend on Twitter tells me it looks like they're still a few days away from opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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