I have said it time and again, the best diners – and in all honesty, restaurants - are located on our city's fine southern side.
Sure, those homegrown greasy spoons might be a little dodgy, a bit squalid, and, of course, you have to watch your back in the parking lot, but the Southside keeps low-cost food and high-quality tastes on a conveyor belt of solid bites that will always win out on my palate.
If you need proof, hit up Bella’s Kitchen Home Country Cooking, 2401 SW 59th St.
I had been lusting after this diner during my food truck travels along SW 59th, giving it an erotic side-eye while hopping from taco truck to taco truck. A throwback photo on Instagram of Russell Westbrook at Bella's smiling over the world's craziest breakfast platter only fueled my desire.
When I stopped by last week for a late 1pm meal, the lunch crowd had just emptied. As my wife and I walked in, we were greeted by a young, extremely likable woman. Filled with first-day training energy, she seated us and immediately filled our coffee cups to the brim.