The extreme temperatures today in New York City, had as thinking we were down South and brought back memories of the departed M&G Soul Food Diner on 125th Street in Harlem.

M&G closed in 2008 after this beloved #soulfood restaurant “went on vacation” and never reopened. 

We photographed this iconic spot in 2004 and our 35mm film photo appears in our book “Store Front:The Disappearing Face of New York”. 

We always loved their amazing fried chicken 🍗 and the gorgeous #neonsignage surrounded by light 💡 bulbs which announced “Southern Fried Chicken” in a jaunty #font and the “Old Fashion’ BUT Good” with the letter “I” dotted with a star ⭐️! 

The restauranteur and chef Marcus Samuelsson @marcuscooks rescued part of the original #neon sign and had it displayed inside his now shuttered Harlem Streetbird restaurant but we are not sure where that gorgeous relic is now. If anybody knows its whereabouts please share it with us.