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Sylvia Woods: The soul food queen's life in pictures

The reigning Queen of Soul Food for 50 years, Ms. Woods presided over her namesake Harlem restaurant feeding dignitaries, tourists, and locals alike with recipes perfected over time and always served with a generous side of kindness and warmth.

Sylvia Woods, of Harlem's Sylvia's Soul Food, is dead at 86

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NEW YORK - The founder of the famed Harlem soul food restaurant Sylvia's has died. Sylvia Woods was 86...

Less grease, more greens: Soul food spots shape up

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Sylvia's approaches 50 years of delectable soul food

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When it comes to soul food, one name has come to encompass the rich and flavorful taste of this celebrated cuisine: Sylvia Woods. Recognized internationally as the "Queen of Soul Food," Woods began making her mark in 1962 when she opened Sylvia's Restaurant in the historic neighborhood of Harlem.

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NEW YORK (AP) - New York Gov. David Paterson might have won some time when he received what has become rare support from influential black leaders as he tries to ride out allegations in two scandals...

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Sylvia’s

Sylvia Woods: The soul food queen's life in pictures

Sylvia Woods, of Harlem's Sylvia's Soul Food, is dead at 86

Less grease, more greens: Soul food spots shape up

Sylvia's approaches 50 years of delectable soul food

Black leaders' support may buy time for Paterson

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