Leave your calorie counter at home and dig into some good old-fashioned comfort food at Dowling's Palace in North Philly.  Their menu includes chicken, fish, smothered turkey wings and porkchops. Meals include two hearty portions picked from a dozen popular soul food sides including mac and cheese, collard greens, potato salad, and black eyed peas. On top of that, all meals are under $10. 

Dowling's has a long history of supporting local talent with their weekly showcases. On Sunday nights, Lucky Thompson and Napoleon Black featuring the Budesa Bros host Jus' Jazz jam session from 8-11pm. On Thursday's the place fills up with poets, songwriters, rappers, and comedians for Jus' Words, hosted by Shyster and Ms. Wise. The $5 open mic night every Thursday at 9pm starts with a community discussion and includes features from all over the country.

1310 North Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19121, 215.236.9888 or dowlingspalace@aol.com