A & R Bar B Q -
Memphis
(Added May, 2002)
(1802 Elvis Presley Boulevard; 38106 - 901 774-7444) A favorite of R &
B legend Isaac Hayes; Andrew Pollard, A & R's owner, has done quite
well since founding this BBQ joint back in 1983; BBQ Pork over Spaghetti
is one of the more unusual items on the menu here.
Arnold's Country Kitchen - Nashville
(Added June, 2004)
(605 8th Ave South - 615 256-4455) Greens, fried chicken and more!
Bar-B-Cutie – Nashville
(5221 Nolensville Road – 615 834-6556) Open daily from 10 am – 10 pm; serving
pork shoulder, baby-back ribs, and mesquite grilled chicken.
Barksdale Restaurant - Memphis
(Added June, 2004)
(237 Cooper - 901
722-2193) This is an old school diner run by Bob Henry; located on the
edge of the trendy Cooper-Young District, there is nothing trendy about
this joint; no frills comfort food served up in a homey atmosphere; the
wood paneled walls are decorated with pennants and posters representing
area sports teams; meat and three lunches are the way to go; during my
last visit I opted for the Baked Chicken Breast, Turnip Greens, Cornbread
Stuffing with Gravy, and Buttered Carrots; portions are healthy and the
price is right; try to save some room in that belly for dessert; they make
a wide variety of sweet treats including Chess Pies; the Memphis Grizzlies
NBA team used the Barksdale as the backdrop for a 2004 TV campaign; you
may spot a local athlete or celeb when you visit Bob's Barksdale
Restaurant.Beacon Light Tea Room - Lyles
(Added August, 2006)
(6276 State Route 100; 931 670-3880) Country ham, fried chicken, hash brown
casserole ... it's all good, folks!
Bean Barn – Greeneville (Added March, 2009)
Try their famous “Beans all the Way”.
Bell Buckle Café – Bell Buckle
(615 389-9693)
Open 7 days
a week; call them for exact hours of operation; great food and live bluegrass music on
Saturday afternoons.
Belle Meade Buffet - Nashville
(4534
Harding Road, Belle Meade Plaza - 615 298-5571) Fresh Southern foods since 1961; all
breads and desserts are baked daily on site; Open for Lunch and Dinner.
Bennett’s - Gatlinburg
(Added August, 2005)
Bill's Bar B Q - Henderson
(Added November, 2005)
(531 S. Church Street; 731 989-4075)
Blue Plate Cafe - Memphis
(Added March, 2004)
(5469 Poplar Avenue, 38119; 901
761-9696) Opened back in 1994, the Blue Plate Cafe serves up a tasty plate
lunch and fantastic breakfast selections all day long; they've even opened
a second location in nearby Cordova, TN (a Memphis 'burb);
the original location actually started as a single family home built by
the Holiday Inn founder Kemmons Wilson in 1954; you can't miss the
brightly painted yellow house in the midst of neighboring office parks and
strip centers; the meat loaf, country ham, chicken fried steak, homemade
biscuits and sawmill gravy, chunky hash browns, and daily fruit
cobblers are all worth sampling; they also offer an all you can eat
Catfish special on Friday & Saturday nights; open 7 days a week from 6
a.m. to closing time; Lunch is served beginning at 11a.m; get there early
if you can, it's a popular weekday lunch stop for the business crowd.
Bobby Q's BBQ and Catfish - Cookeville
(1070 N Washington Ave - 615 526-1024)
Bolton's Spicy Chicken and Fish
- Nashville
(Added July, 2006)
(624 Main Street; 615 254-8015) The spicy chicken, not quite as
incendiary as Nashville's Prince's Hot Chicken Shack, is served along your
choice of white or green beans, spaghetti, cole slaw, or potato salad; the
price is right at Bolton's (meals run about $7) and they also serve ribs,
fried catfish, and pork chops.
Bozo's Hot Pit Bar-B-Q - Mason
(Added December, 2003)
(342 Hwy 70 - 901 294-3400) Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:30 am
until 11 pm; fine pork BBQ at the longtime Q Mecca in rural Tennessee;
located just a stone's throw from Gus' World Famous Fried Chicken, Bozo's
offers their pig in many varieties (White Meat, Brown Meat, Mixed Meat ---
pulled or chopped). Bozo's recommends pulled, mixed meat and will serve you
that way unless otherwise requested; be sure to grab a bottle of their tangy
BBQ sauce (I prefer the mild) before heading homeward; this is a true blast
from the past and a worthwhile stop if you're on the road between Nashville
and Memphis.
Brantley's - Ashland City
Breece's - Centerville
Brooks Shaw and Son Country Store - Jackson
(901 668-1223)
Brother Jack's - Knoxville
(1710
University Ave - 615 522-4684)
Bryant's Bar-B-Q & Breakfast -
Memphis
(Added May, 2004; Updated May, 2005)
(3965 Summer Avenue; 38122; 901 324-7494) Really good homemade
biscuits; try them with the country ham. Open just for breakfast and
lunch; closes at 12:30 pm; country ham, grits, "egg-citing" omelets,
homemade biscuits with gravy or locally made sorghum molasses; at lunch we
recommend the heaping bowl of white beans with huge chunks of lean ham
(served with sliced onion and three big cornbread muffins); save room for
dessert ... their fried pies are highly recommended by the folks at Southern
Living (April 2005); choose from peach or apple fried pies ... or dig into
their thick and intensely sweet cobblers (blackberry or peach were offered
the day we stopped in); a good find ... check them out!
Buckey’s Restaurant – Columbia
(1102 Carmack Blvd – 931 381-2834) Monday – Saturday, 5 am – 8 pm.
Buddy's Bar-B-Q -
Knoxville
(Added July, 2004)
(5806 Kingston Pike; 865 584-1924)
Carl's Perfect Pig - White Bluff
(Added November, 2002)
(4991 Highway 70 East; 37187 -
615
797-4020)
Catfish Kitchen - Burns
Central BBQ - Memphis
(Added December, 2003)
(2249 Central Avenue; 901 272-9377) Located near the
trendy Cooper-Young Historic District in Midtown Memphis; not as well known
as many others, but at the moment our fave Q joint in Memphis; fantastically
smokey pulled pigmeat done up with a great deal of TLC; the sauces (hot or
mild --- we like a mix of the two) are served warm --- very nice touch;
freshly brewed sweet tea is top notch and be sure not to miss the homemade
potato chips; give this place a shot --- we think you'll dig it!
Charlie Vergo’s Rendevous - Memphis
(52 S 2nd St, 38103 - 901 523-2746) Some of the best ribs you’ll ever taste;
highly recommended!!!
"Chinaman" Hutch's BBQ - Cedar Grove
(Route 1, 38321)
City Cafe – Murfreesboro
(113 East Main Street – 615 893-1303) Monday – Saturday, Breakfast,
Lunch and Dinner.
Corky's BBQ - Memphis
(5295 Poplar Ave, 38119) The original in a very popular
chain of Memphis BBQ joints; the lines can be long here … but
the food is usually worth the wait.
Cotton Gin Catfish - Arlington
(Added May, 2007)
(16794 HWY 64, 38068; 901-465-0888;
cottongincatfish@yahoo.com)
Located in Arlington, in the heart of the Depot Square ... there's nothing
better than home cooking, southern style ... this is a family-owned
and run joint that will do everything from scratch with an added pinch of
love added to every recipe. Started cooking outside at Wilson's General
Store (in Arlington), cooking on the weekends rain or shine ... they filled
the square up with the wonderful smells of fried catfish and chicken - and
don't forget the UNBELIEVABLE Hushpuppies ... opened up an "indoor"
restaurant in Somerville and soon out grew that space ... so they moved back
home to Arlington, off of Hwy 70. They are one of those restaurants
that people can bring the whole family, enjoy their time together and get
some wonderful southern cooking. Oh yeh - did we mention their
homemade desserts? They will melt in your mouth!!
County Line Catfish - Gallaway
(Added November, 2005)
(2285 Highway 70; 901 867-2222)
Cozy Corner - Memphis
(Added December, 2003)
(745 N Parkway, 38105 - 901 527-9158) Go straight for the ribs ---
you won't be disappointed!
Cupboard,
The - Memphis
(Added December, 2003; Updated March, 2004)
(1465 Union Avenue; 901 276-8015) Just a short ride
from the world famous Sun Studios; be sure to try the Country Fried Steak
and Gravy and the delicious Corn Pudding; this place, run by Charles Cavallo, is
famous for it's farm fresh veggies; look for the Fried Green Tomatoes and
Macaroni and Cheese; lunch hour can be crowded, but service is brisk and
diners are moved in and out with great precision. Each meal starts out with a basket filled with
min-cornbread muffins … butter them up and you’re off to the races; the
Italian Spinach is a deliciously garlic-laden side dish not often found on
menus in the South; dessert specials vary from day to day; if the stars are
aligned just right, you may stumble in on a day when Charlie and the crew
are offering a unique Plum Cobbler --- a highlight of a recent visit; we’ve
been here 4-5 times now and have never had a bad experience; The Cupboard is
a true jewel in the crown of Memphis southern dining!
Dinstuhl's Candies
- Memphis
(Added July, 2006)
Dotson's - Franklin
(99 E Main St - 615 794-2805) Open 7 days a week, breakfast and
lunch only on Saturday and Sunday; one of Tennessee’s best.
Duncan's Diner - Gallatin
Ellen’s Soul Food – Memphis
(601 South Parkway East – 901 942-4888) Open 7 days a week; fried
chicken, ribs, meat loaf, and BBQ; don’t miss the "Sock It To Me" Cake -
very famous; they also offer Red Velvet and 7-Up Cake!!!
Elliston Place Soda Shop - Nashville
(2111 Elliston Place - 615 327-1090) Cool, retro 50’s atmosphere;
open Monday – Saturday, 6 am – 8 pm; daily meat and three specials.
Ernestine and Hazel's - Memphis
(84 East G.E. Patterson
Ave; 901 523-9754) Famous for the one and only "Soul
Burger."
Foster's Bar B Q - Reagan
(Added November,2005)
(2650 Hwy 100; 731 968-1046)
Four Way Grill - Memphis
(Added December, 2003)
(998 Mississippi Boulevard; 901 507-1519) Established in 1946; re-opened in October of 2001; hours of operation are
now 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday thru Saturday; Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; they
also serve up a soulful breakfast on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.; daily
entree specials (with two veggies) go for set price of $6.75; veggie platter
(three selections) is just $4.05 --- a real steal; specials currently are
highlighted by Meat Loaf and Pork Chops on Wednesdays and Pepper Steak, Neck
Bones, or Salmon Croquets on Thursday; greens and candied yams are offered
daily; their Strawberry Cake (offered along with Sweet Potato Pie, Lemon Ice
Box Pie, and Chocolate Cake) is a personal favorite of mine; the Four Way is
located just blocks from the historic Stax studio; Willie Mitchell's Royal
Studio (made famous by Al Green), and the infamous Lorraine Motel (where MLK
Jr was shot); load up on some fine soul food and then check out these
important Memphis landmarks; it truly is Soulsville USA!
Gayhawk - Memphis
(Added June, 2004)
(685 Danny Thomas Blvd - 901 947-1464) Good soul food buffet recommended by our friend Sherman at Memphis Rock n'
Roll Tours; located near the new FedEx Forum in the shadow of Beale
Street.
Germantown Commissary - Germantown
(Added December, 2003)
(2290
S. Germantown Parkway; 901 754-5540) Great setting in an old rustic country
store by the railroad tracks; smoky smells inside are heavenly; try the
pulled pork platter (always accompanied by a scrumptious deviled egg); save
room for dessert --- you can't go wrong with the Lemon Ice Box or Coconut
Cream Pie. Check out their web site ---
www.gtownbbq.com.
Green Valley Country Store -
Lawrenceburg (Added
June, 2004)
(Highway 64 - 931 363-6565) Order up a fried pie and wash
it down with some fresh squeezed lemonade.
Gridley's - Memphis
(6065 Macon Rd - 901
388-7003)
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Dyersburg
(1025 Fair Street, 38024)
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken -
Memphis (Added
December, 2003)
(310 South Front Street) Just a few steps from Beale Street.
Hachland Hill - Clarksville
Hagy's Catfish Hotel - Shiloh
Located just outside the boundaries of the Shiloh National Military Park, this
eatery was once named one of the top catfish restaurants in the entire USA. Dixie Dining
fan Sally Wallace says: "Their cole slaw is delicious, served cold and undressed so
it is never soggy. You add the dressing when it arrives at your table. In addition to some
of the best catfish you can find anywhere, they have great country ham served with redeye
gravy and biscuits." Check it out!
Hays Smoke House - Lexington
(Added November, 2005)
(16319 Hwy 412 East; 731 967-3222) Whole hog BBQ!
Hig's - Milan, TN
Great buffet style restaurant with catfish filets and all the fixins.
Hilltop Cafe - Celina
Hog Heaven - Nashville (Added
March, 2002)
(115 27th Avenue North,
37203 - 615 329-1234) Good pork BBQ; featured on Food Network's "Best of ..." TV
program in February of 2002.
Honey's Restaurant and Billiards -
Fayetteville (Added
June, 2004)
(109 East Market Street - 931 433-1181) Go straight for
the "Slaw Burger."
The Hut - Sommerville
(Route 64 - 901
465-3458)
Inn at Blackberry Farm - Walland (Added
February, 2005)
(1471 West Miller's Cove Road; 865 984-8166) Be sure to sample John Fleer's
unique sweet tea soaked fried chicken!
Interstate BBQ - Memphis (Added
December, 2003)
(2265 South Third Street; 901 775-2304) Open Monday - Thursday from 11 to 11; Friday and Saturday from 11 to
Midnight; closed on Sundays; a longtime local favorite, the Interstate still
offers a solid pork sandwich; they have recently expanded by adding a
location in nearby DeSoto County, MS and that outlet probably serves up the
best pig sammich in that strangely BBQ deprived county; a signature dish at
both eateries is the Bar-B-Q Spaghetti Dinner (BBQ pork in a mixture of BBQ
sauce, spices, and pasta with a side order of slaw and bread); the smoked
turkey and chicken are also worthy of mention; haven't tried their hot
wings, but they got 'em; dessert nods go to the "Sock it to Me Cake" and the
Sweet Potato Pie; owner Jim Neely is well-respected in the business
community and is a fine Q ambassador for the Bluff City; DeSoto location is
located near the intersection of Stateline Road and Airways Boulevard in
Southaven, where you can frequently see (and hear!) FedEx planes soaring
above.
Jack’s Barbecue – Nashville
(416 Broadway – 615 254-5715) Lunch and Dinner, 7 days
a week; Tennessee pork shoulder and ribs; Texas style beef brisket
and sausage.
Joyner's Jacks Creek Bar B Q -
Jacks Creek (Added November, 2005)
(Hwy 100 and 22A; 731 989-4140)
Judge Bean's BBQ - Nashville (Added
November, 2004)
(611 Wedgewood Avenue; 615 244-8884) Texas-style BBQ in the Volunteer
State; mesquite smoked beef, sausage, and ribs ... don't miss the beef
brisket tacos; follow your nose to Jude Roy's.
Leonard's BBQ - Memphis
(5465 Fox Plaza
Drive - 901 360-1963) Elvis loved Leonard’s … ‘nuff said!
Little Tea Shop - Memphis (Added
May, 2004)
(69 Monroe -
901 525-6000) Open only for lunch (11 am to 2 pm weekdays); affordably
priced comfort food in a power lunch atmosphere; this place is a Bluff City
landmark, first opening its doors in 1918; classic neon sign out front;
diners must check off their meal selections on paper menus placed at each
table; weekday specials include Liver and Onions on Mondays, chicken and
dressing on Wednesdays, Catfish on Fridays; among the veggie offerings are
pickled beets, stewed tomatoes, and mashed potatoes; many love "The Lacy
Special," which is a chicken and gravy dish topped with The Little Tea
Shop's famous corn sticks; don't miss the tangy Pimento Cheese spread
(served with white bread) or the Red Beans and Rice; meat loaf and salmon
croquettes are also offered daily; cobblers are available for dessert, but
many opt for the frozen Pecan Ball, vanilla ice cream rolled in chopped
pecans and then drenched with hot fudge; prices are very reasonable, so give
them a try.
Litton’s 10 Burger – Knoxville
(2803 Essary Drive – 423 688-0429) Monday – Saturday, Lunch and Dinner;
famous for burgers and desserts; the Thunder Road burger comes with grilled
onions, pimento cheese and jalapeno peppers.
Log Cabin Restaurant – Hurricane Mills
(Interstate 40 and Highway 13 – 931 296-5311) Open for business 7
days a week, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Loveless Cafe - Nashville
(8400 Hwy 100, 37221 - 615
646-9700) Open 7 am – 9 pm (Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve from 7 am -
2 pm; Closed Christmas) Breakfast served all day! Fabulous scratch biscuits with homemade preserves;
country ham with red eye gravy; a favorite of country music stars for years; located at
the head of the historic Natchez Trace; in business nearly 50 years; call 1 800 889-2432
for mail order information; highly recommended! Visit them online at
www.lovelesscafe.com.
Mack's Country Cooking - Nashville
Margo's Restaurant and Country Store
- Parsons (Added
September, 2005)
(23260 Highway 412 East, 38363)
Martin’s BBQ Joint – Nolensville
(Added March, 2009)
(7215 Nolensville Rd.; 615
776-1856) Home of the “Redneck Taco”.
Mary Bobo's Boarding House - Lynchburg
(615 759-7394) Home cooking in the town made famous by Jack Daniel; fried chicken is very
popular; highly recommended!
Mary's Old Fashioned BBQ - Nashville
Melanie's - Memphis
(Added
June, 2004)
(1070 N. Watkins Street - 901
278-0751) A buffet full of authentic soul food; check out their Sunday
breakfast.
Meridee's Breadbasket
- Franklin
(Added
November, 2006)
(110 4th Avenue South, 615 790 3755) Merridee's
Breadbasket is a good, wholesome food place located in the
delightfully charming atmosphere of Historic Downtown Franklin,
Tennessee. Their homemade breads, pies, sweet rolls, soups, salads,
and sandwiches are prepared daily with the best and freshest
ingredients available.Viking Bread is their well-known four-grain
bread… full of whole grains including whole wheatberries, flaxseed,
sesame seeds and sunflower seeds. It is made without eggs or sugar
and is an exclusive recipe of Merridee's Breadbasket. Homemade Pies
are made completely from scratch and they are delicious! Chocolate
Chess Pecan, Apple Streusel, Chess, Chocolate Meringue, Pecan,
Peach, Cherry, Blueberry, Rhubarb, Blue Ribbon Blackberry, Red
Raspberry, Pumpkin, and other seasonal delights.
www.merridees.com.
Miss Sipps Catfish Saloon - Millington
(Added
October, 2006)
(7838 Church Street; 901 873-4746) Tuesday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9
p.m; Sunday - Monday: Closed; Located in The Plaza Shopping Center at the
corner of Church Street and Navy Road, Miss Sipps features catfish, shrimp
and steaks along with sandwiches, salads, baked potatoes, vegetables, soups
and desserts. One of the
specialties is Miss Sipps Thin Fried Catfish Fillets, served with
hushpuppies, lemon, onion, pickle and your choice of two side dishes. Sides
dishes include: small salad, baked potato, French fries, onion rings,
northern beans, green beans, sweet green tomato chunks, slaw, macaroni and
cheese, fried corn on the cob, and baked beans.
Monell's - Nashville
(Added
August, 2005)
(1235 Sixth Avenue North; 615-248-4747) Actually located in historic
Germantown; cornbread and biscuits compliment traditional all-you-can-eat
Southern soul food at this cozy, family style restaurant (housed in a 19th
century brick home); has a welcoming atmosphere; each day's menu includes a
featured entree, such as country fried steaks, pork chops, and fried
chicken, as well as fresh vegetables, bread, and delicious desserts.
Morris' Grocery - Cordova (East Memphis
suburbs)
(Added
April, 2004)
(10601 Macon Road; 901 755-5804) Off the beaten
path and not nearly as famous as Corky's or The Rendezvous, but this joint
has its loyal followers; many claim it's one of the best BBQ sandwiches in
the Mid-South; check it out and let us know what you think.
Mr. Boo's - Nashville
(Added
February, 2005)
(501 Donelson Pike; 615 391-9300) Spicy, Cajun injected fried chicken in
Music City USA; featured in John T. Edge's fine book, "Fried Chicken - An
American Story."
My Three Sons Bar-B-Que
- Henderson
(Added
May, 2004; Updated November, 2005)
(731 989-9700; 311 North Church Avenue, 38340) Homemade pies
(try the Chess pie).
New Orleans Manor - Nashville
(Added
August, 2006)
(1400 Murfreesboro Rd) Check 'em out online at www.neworleansmanor.com.
Nolen's BBQ - Columbia
(115 E James
Campbell Blvd - 931 381-4322)
Old Fashion BBQ - Greenbrier
(395 US Hwy 431 - 615 384-5077)
Old Time Bar-B-Q - Henderson
(Added
November, 2005)
(6060 State Route 100 East; 731 989-2242)
Jim Oliver's Smokehouse - Monteagle
(Interstate 24 - 615 924-2268) Open 7 days a week.
Pancake
Pantry - Nashville
(Added
November, 2006)
(1796 21st Ave. South;
615
383-9333) Don't miss the sweet potato pancakes with ginger cream!
Papa KayJoe's Bar B Que - Centerville
(Added
November, 2005)
(119 West Ward Street; 731 729-2131)
Paradise Ridge Bar & Grille – Nashville
(Added March, 2009)
(3736 Annex; 615 356 6750)
Payne's BBQ - Memphis
(1762 Lamar Ave - 901
272-1523)
Pickwick Catfish - Counce
The Pit - Ashland City
(Route 12 - 615
792-7708)
Pope's Cafe - Shelbyville
(On the Square
- 615 684-7933)
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack - Nashville
(Added
June, 2004)
(123 Ewing Drive - 615 226-9442) Hot spicy chicken fried up in old iron
skillets; this is Nashville's answer to Gus' Fried Chicken down the road in
Mason, TN.
Puckett’s
Grocery & Restaurant - Franklin
(Added
November, 2006)
(120 Fourth Avenue South,
615 794-5527) Have you ever walked into a place, and you instantly
feel at home? Puckett’s Grocery and Restaurant is that sort of
place. Founded by the Puckett family in the 1950s, Puckett’s has
served as a country store to several communities in Williamson
County. It has always been the place to buy some food, grab a good
homemade sandwich and catch up on the day’s events in the world and
at home.
www.puckettsgrocery.com Check out the seasonal seafood buffet at
the Leiper's Fork location.
R & R Pit BBQ - Nashville
Rib & Loin -
Chattanooga
(Added
July, 2004)
(5946 Brainerd Road; 423 499-6465)
Ridgewood BBQ - Bluff City
(900
Elizabethton Highway - 615 538-7543) In business since 1948, this is one of the highest
praised BBQ eateries anywhere; Open for Lunch and Dinner, Tuesday – Saturday.
Rotier's - Nashville
(2413 Elliston
Place – 615 327-9892) Home-cooked meals, chicken and sandwiches; open Monday –
Saturday, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner; Jimmy Buffett rated their cheeseburger in his Top
10 best!
Ruby’s Café – Knoxville
(3920 Martin Luther King Avenue – 423 522-0782) Breakfast
and Lunch, Monday – Friday; Breakfast only Saturday; closed
Sunday.
Sam's BBQ - Humboldt
(Added
November,2005)
(500 West Main Street; 731 784-9850)
Satsuma Tea Room - Nashville
(417 Union St - 615 256-5211) Lunch only, Monday – Friday; In
business since 1918; Southern Foods of Distinction; check out their unique
cream cheese and olive sandwich.
B.E. Scott's BBQ - Lexington
(Hwy 20 - No Phone)
Scott's Bar-B-Que - Lexington
(Added
November,2005)
(10880 Hwy 412 West; 731 968-0420) Whole hog BBQ; owner Ricky Parker
has stated, "Our customers don't come in and order barbecue.
They ask for tenderloin or middling meat or shoulder. We've got
it all."
Sea Boat Steakhouse – Jamestown
(Highway 127 South – 931 879-3640) Open 10 am – 10 pm, 7 days a week; seafood in
the Tennessee hills???? It all seems to work here.
Shuford's BBQ - Chattanooga
(Added August, 2006)
(924 Signal Mountain Road;
423 267-0080)Silver Sands Soul Food – Nashville
(Added March, 2009)
(937 Locklayer Street;
615 742-1652) Neck bones & rice.
Southern Vittles – Knoxville
(3701-B Chapman Highway – 423 579-9005) Open for 3 squares, Monday – Friday;
closed Saturday; Sunday brunch from 12 noon to 2 pm.
Stan's Restaurant - Columbia
Stein's - Memphis
(Added June, 2004)
(2248 South Lauderdale Street - 901 775-9203) A soul food favorite in
South Memphis.
Swett's Dinette - Nashville
(Added December, 2003)
(2725 Clifton Avenue NW; 615 329-4418) Soul food in Music City.
Sylvan Park - Nashville
(4502 Murphy Rd
- 615 292-9275) Daily meat and three specials include entrees such as Oven Baked Chicken,
Salmon Croquettes, Sugar Cured Ham, and Stuffed Bell Peppers.
Mark Twain Restaurant - Jamestown
Tom's Bar-B-Que - Memphis
(Added
June, 2005)
(4087 Getwell Road; 901 365-6690); open since the early 1960's, this
is a little known take out joint in an industrial park area; give them a
try; good n' messy bbq shoudler sandwich with slaw and homemade sauce; I
also sampled the deviled eggs (dee-lish!) and the BBQ bologna sandwich (thck
charred slab served on white bread with slaw). Friendly folks who are
proud of their Q! Their slogan is "Where Friends Meat".
Dessert of choice is the banana pudding!
Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken - Memphis
(Added
September, 2005)
(3633 Millbranch; 901 332-2367) There are two Uncle Lou's locations in
Memphis; the other is at 6749 E. Shelby Drive (901 363-9444); Uncle
Lou's may be "The Home of the Monster Burger," but there's no denying
that the true specialty of the house is Lou Martin's delectible Honey
Dipped Fried Chicken; folks in West Tennessee rave about Gus' Fried
Chicken ... and it is indeed tasty, but Uncle Lou's version sets the
bar for me; think sweet and a bit spicy ... oddly reminiscent of Thai
cuisine ... that's what I'm talking about; give it a try and decide
for yourself; and don't forget to order up at least a couple of Uncle
Lou's Honey Buttered Biscuits; these babies will simply melt in your
mouth (after you get thru the exterior crunchiness); the sides,
including turnip greens, macaroni and cheese, cole slaw, and baked
apples, are just fine, but why fill up on that when you could have
another piece of chicken?; it's that good, folks. Now come "Have a Cluckin' Good Time at Uncle Lou's."
Vergos
Rendezvous –
Memphis
Visit them online at
www.hogsfly.com.
Vinegar Jim's - Arlington
(Added
February, 2004; Updated October, 2006)
(12062 Forest Street; 901 867-7568) Rustic eatery opened in 1989;
specializes in catfish - fried or blackened; lunch Monday - Friday, dinner
Tuesday - Saturday. This place is really worth the short drive east
from Memphis; the historic downtown of Arlington will take you way back in
time; there is a train depot, a classic general store complete with a
loveable old dog on the front porch, a vintage cotton gin, and, of course, a
terrific small town restaurant and gathering spot; Vinegar Jim's is really
two eateries in one; weekday afternoons feature country cooking; I enjoyed
the chicken n dumplings with sides of turnip greens and macaroni and cheese;
hamburger steak was also on the menu; don't overlook the complimentary
basket filled with warm rolls and cornbread --- I polished off the whole lot
before my meal arrived --- good stuff; fried green tomatoes are occasionally
on the menu, but arrive early or they might just be sold out; homemade fried
pies are prepared from scratch daily; choose from chocolate, peach or apple;
sweet tea is served in Mason jars --- sweet! As for dinner, Vinegar
Jim transforms into a steak house ... all cuts served with VJ's special
marinade; reasonable prices range from $14.95 - $21.00; shrimp, salmon,
catfish, and frog legs are also served; start out your meal with an order of
fried pickles or fried okra. Trust us ... you will not be sour on Vinegar
Jim's.
Whitt's BBQ - Nashville
(8 locations -
615 356-3435)
Wolf River Cafe - Rossville
(Added
August, 2005)
(460 Main Street; 901 853-2586) Try the fried catfish!
Woodley's BBQ - Fayetteville
(Route 64 -
615 433-2405) Zarzour's -
Chattanooga
(Added
February, 2005)
(1627 Rossville Avenue; 423 266-0424) Fine plate lunches in the "Choo Choo"
city; open 11 am to 2 pm, Monday thru Friday; good burgers; cornbread,
greens, butter beans, fried chicken; try the peanut butter pie; run by a
Lebanese family since 1918, the food is authentically southern; stop in
Wednesdays for their awesome salmon croquettes ... locals call 'em "redneck
crab cakes;" Zarzour's was featured in the Nov. 2004 issue of "Gourmet"
magazine. |
