Daddy O's - 294 9th St. at Folsom, SFCA

   Everybody's jumping on the Southern/BBQ bandwagon and here's just one of them. Johnny Davis assured me it was good and basically I agree. Joining us was Dion, part owner of Bender's along with Mr. D. Starting off, a plate of Fried Okra (6) served with ranch dressing. I'm a sucker for this and while I prefer cornmeal, this was just as good and plenty for three people.
   Dion was in breakfast mode and ordered the Country Breakfast (6.99) with bacon and grits. I don't think I've ever seen just two strips of bacon, unless it's a special with two sausage patties as well. Apparently it was sufficient for him. The down part was large glass of Fresh Orange Juice (3.75) that wasn't that fresh.
    To get my cornmeal fix I ordered the Fried Catfish (12.95) with collards and candied yams and a jalapeno cornbread muffin. Outstanding is all I can say - thin fillets cooked to a nice crispness, not oily, with a decent tartar sauce. The collards had a touch of bitterness but the yams were great, with just enough sweetness and cinnamon. The yams are just one of numerous sides to choose from.
   Johnny is hooked on the Shrimp And Grits (14.95) and though he vowed to get something different this time his resolve failed at the last moment and I can't say that I blame him. Good cheesy grits and a nice quantity of shrimp with a little spinach - what more could you ask for?
   Well maybe a piece of  Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie (5.25) with whipped cream, heated up to boot. Perfect ending to a soulful meal.
    4 on the Meter (out of 5). Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.