Ya Ya’s House of Southern Cuisine has been open for about a month at 170 Lafayette St., about half a block off of State Street, in downtown Schenectady. The small regular menu offers baked or friend chicken, ribs, fish and traditional Southern sides; weekly specials include turkey wings or legs, curry or jerk chicken, and oxtails, and head cheese was a recent daily special.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call 382-9292 for info or to order.