Amy Ruths was named for the grandmother of owner Carl Redding, and hell readily admit that its her recipes that he uses in the dining room. But part of what makes the food here so good is the freshness of the ingredients: very green veggies, perfect sweet potatoes, and the honey for the honey-fried chicken that comes from beehives on the roof. Youll also enjoy dining here if you know anything about New York politics, as this is the unofficial clubhouse for Harlems political elite, many of whom have dishes named for them on the menu. Its not unusual to see Congressman Charles Rangel when youre eating the tasty meatloaf platter named for him, or Al Sharpton when youre munching on his waffles and chicken platter.