Sylvia Woods, the "Queen of Soulfood," is the founder and owner of the world famous Sylvia's Restaurant, located in the historical village of Harlem, since 1962. Sylvia, young and determined received her beautician license at night while attending junior High School during the day. Sylvia opened the first farmhouse salon in her hometown of Hemingway, South Carolina. Sylvia, born and raised on her mother's South Carolina farm had dreams at a very young age of marrying her childhood sweet heart Herbert, (whom she meet when she was eleven and he was twelve, of New York City. In 1944, Sylvia married Herbert and started her journey towards a brighter future. Harlem called, and Sylvia answered, as she became a waitress at Johnson's luncheonette. while picking beans after school), and of one day trading in the cotton fields for the bright lights In 1962, after several years of dedicated service to her employer, Mr. Johnson recognized Sylvia's entrepreneurial spirit and sold her the luncheonette. Julia Pressley, Sylvia's mother, whom was a farmer and mid-wife, mortgaged her farm to loan her the money for the purchase. The than small luncheonette consisted of a counter and a few booths, has now flourished into a family owned enterprise which consist of: Sylvia's Restaurant in Harlem, Sylvia's Also, a full- service catering hall, Sylvia's Catering Corp., a nation-wide line of Sylvia's Food Products, two deliciously amazing cookbooks, and ATOC, Inc., a real estate firm. Sylvia's unwavering vision, hard work, and determination was shared by her late husband Herbert Woods, and was instilled in their four children, Van, Bedelia, Kenneth, and Crizette, who together with their children manage this family enterprise. To-date there are three generations of the Woods family working tirelessly, to ensure that their family’s business continues to make strides over the next forty-three years.
- Seasoned Mixed Greens: A Southern staple now straight from the can, these mixed greens are flavored with real bacon for a rich, homestyle taste; A quick and tasty side dish for a variety of meals
- Canned Vegetables: Get real soul food flavor from the can with a variety of our canned vegetables that are perfect as main meals and side dishes; Checkout our canned yams, greens, squash, and other seasoned vegetables
- Soul Satisfying: Add soul satisfying flavor to your meals with Sylvia's range of products; Explore our range of spices and seasonings, seasoned greens, dessert and fry mixes, and sauces
- From Restaurant to Home: Enjoy the authentic southern cuisine Sylvia Woods has served at her world-famous Harlem restaurant at your home now; Recipes and food by the “Queen of Soul Food” at home is a dream come true
- Authentic Cooking: For almost 60 years, Sylvia Woods has served authentic Southern cuisine at her world-famous Harlem restaurant; Her famous recipes are now available for great food at home
- Seasoned Mixed Greens: A Southern staple now straight from the can, these mixed greens are flavored with real bacon for a rich, homestyle taste; A quick and tasty side dish for a variety of meals
- Canned Vegetables: Get real soul food flavor from the can with a variety of our canned vegetables that are perfect as main meals and side dishes; Checkout our canned yams, greens, squash, and other seasoned vegetables
- Soul Satisfying: Add soul satisfying flavor to your meals with Sylvia's range of products; Explore our range of spices and seasonings, seasoned greens, dessert and fry mixes, and sauces
- From Restaurant to Home: Enjoy the authentic southern cuisine Sylvia Woods has served at her world-famous Harlem restaurant at your home now; Recipes and food by the “Queen of Soul Food” at home is a dream come true
- Authentic Cooking: For almost 60 years, Sylvia Woods has served authentic Southern cuisine at her world-famous Harlem restaurant; Her famous recipes are now available for great food at home