Soulfood is Love
Asahda's Soulfood Restaurant in Chatham may seem like an interesting choice for a town not known for its soul food. However, its food is incredible and authentic as it gets. Its owner, Karima Singleton, a full-time teacher, creates daily menus with love just like you're going over to her house for dinner.
Segment 1
Karima takes us through her background and all the different paths life has taken her. She learned how to cook from her family and eventually opened up her first restaurant in Newark. She works full-time as an educator and after her work day is over, heads over to Asahda's in Chatham, sets the menu for the day, and gets to work.
Today in New Jersey History: Bruce Springsteen auditioned for Columbia Records A&R honcho John Hammond in New York City on May 2, 1972. Hammond was so impressed with the audition that he immediately arranged for Bruce Springsteen to play at the Gaslight Club that evening to share his discovery with fellow label executives.
Segment 2
We learn all about the offerings at Asahda's and some of its most popular items, like their fried chicken which is one of their best sellers. Each day the menu is unique and is posted on their Instagram and Facebook page so customers know what is being offered that day.
New Jersey Fun Fact: When New Jersey did get its current name, it was named for Jersey Island, off the coast of the United Kingdom.
Segment 3
Even though Chatham may not be considered a hotbed of soul food, but as long as Karima and Asahda's is in town, eventually it will be. The Chatham community, both patrons and business owners, have been so supportive of everything Karima is doing. If you haven't been here yet, you need to get over as soon as possible.
Asahda's Soulfood Restaurant: @asahdassoulfoodrestaurant
Address: 262 Main Street, Chatham, NJ
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