Gonna be traveling quite a bit this summer across the state and thought it would be nice to see some of the highly recommended culinary treasures that ol rocky top has to offer. seems like most of the food threads on this forum have centered around memphis bbq joints. So lets open this up to any type of foo in any city (or backroqad for that matter). Please list the city, name and type of food served.
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Cajun. Here's the Yelp reviews.redblood said:
It's actually closer to Fly than Santa Fe, but if you're familiar with the area go north on 7 from Columbia and look for the sign as you're coming down the last hill before Fly.
Poser said:
got some buddies that swear by kleer vu. say there aint a cook there under 300 pounds, which is a good sign. will have to check out the others, i know i have a trip to selmer in early june
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Biggun4214
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Bush's in Chestnut Hill makes a bean pie. I haven't had it but lots of people talk about how good it is.
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redblood said:
And remember it's pronouced santa fee not santa fay.
WMAn
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Not in TN, but if you're rolling through Sumner or Macon County, Harpers Catfish in Scottsville, KY is worth a detour.
We used to drive more than an hour to eat there after Sunday morning service.
We used to drive more than an hour to eat there after Sunday morning service.
bowhunterfanatic
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Poser is spot on with Pat's Cafe. Her slugburgers are by far the best I've had.
Dodge Man
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Chisholm Lake Store is a awesome place to eat if you in West TN on the weekends. The steaks are the best I have ever had.
http://www.chisholmlakestore.com
Wimpy's in Greenfield, TN has the best hamburger around this area IMO. Several other items on the menu are worth the drive also.
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/300/1269096 ... Greenfield
http://www.chisholmlakestore.com
Wimpy's in Greenfield, TN has the best hamburger around this area IMO. Several other items on the menu are worth the drive also.
http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/300/1269096 ... Greenfield
chip
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Hattie B's hot chicken
112 19th ave s nashville
It's across from fly south , we eat there atleast once a week .
112 19th ave s nashville
It's across from fly south , we eat there atleast once a week .
chip
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Not sure of one in memphis , but the nashville one is good .
redblood said:
You're probably thinking about Gus's fried Chicken
Crosshairy
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I just got back from Chattanooga for a few days.
We ate at Lupi's Pizza downtown, and I was really impressed. I had a calzone that was excellent, and my wife and kids shared a pizza that was also very good.
Sticky Fingers, also downtown, had a good selection of barbecue. I had the ribs, and would eat them again. They leave bottles of all their sauces at the table so that you can taste test them and decide what you like. Texture and meat quality was also above average. My wife's chopped pork sandwich was good, but nothing compared to Payne's in Memphis.
We ate at Lupi's Pizza downtown, and I was really impressed. I had a calzone that was excellent, and my wife and kids shared a pizza that was also very good.
Sticky Fingers, also downtown, had a good selection of barbecue. I had the ribs, and would eat them again. They leave bottles of all their sauces at the table so that you can taste test them and decide what you like. Texture and meat quality was also above average. My wife's chopped pork sandwich was good, but nothing compared to Payne's in Memphis.
Martin's bbq in Nolensville or Mt Juliet. I know the Nolensville location does whole hog on weekends. Usually ready around 3 or so. Took my boys (3 & 6 at the time) one Saturday and they were pulling the meat off. The staff let them stand by and watch and was handing them huge chunks of meat from the hog. My sons thought it was so cool to eat like that.
Crosshairy
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There are no shortage of southern and barbecue-style restaurants around Memphis. I have a few random ones to throw out that do not involve those food types, since others will probably give more input there.
Given that this is a relatively big city and very food-oriented, you could spend a week eating here non-stop just trying to cover all the good places. You have a lot of picking and choosing to do!
Sushi - Bluefin (downtown on Main Street). It's relatively expensive, but if you go for lunch, they offer half price sushi rolls based off chef's selection that you pick from a tray as they are prepared. It's still hard to stay under $15 per person, because you always want to try one of their high-end (more expensive) rolls. Very good stuff. Best sushi in town, I think.
Italian - Bruno's (in Bartlett, a large suburb on the NE corner of Memphis), is a newer place that I stumbled upon last year, and I've been very impressed. It's in an old barbecue restaurant, and is one of those places where you can get great food without waiting long for a table since it hasn't gotten popular yet.
Italian - PaPa Pia's (downtown, on Union Avenue. Closed for lunch as of this year). They are mostly known for their flatbreads, but I generally recommend this place for high quality food without high prices. Their Barbecue Chicken Alfredo Pizza is the last thing I ate there - weird, but tasty.
Chinese - Chang's House (also in Bartlett) is a long-standing establishment in a tiny strip mall one block off the main road through town. Order the chicken fried rice, spring rolls, and anything else to go with it. Expect to have leftovers due to large portion sizes.
American (high-end) - Flight (downtown on Monroe & Main Street). Lunch is affordable ($10-15), dinner is fairly high ($25-35). They offer "flights" of meals, which means you get three smaller servings of food that follow a single theme, instead of a single entree. They have really cool menu items, including fresh seafood, elk, buffalo, duck, and some really tasty Cajun dishes. Perfect for someone who can't make up their mind about what they want to order. Romantic atmosphere for dinner, unless you are traveling with dudes...
Cajun - Deja Vu (just south of downtown, in the hood). A hole-in-the-wall lunch establishment. Get there before 11:30 or you might not get a table. Order the etoufee if you want something tasty and reliable. Check out all the pictures of the celebrities on the wall for a smile.
Given that this is a relatively big city and very food-oriented, you could spend a week eating here non-stop just trying to cover all the good places. You have a lot of picking and choosing to do!
Sushi - Bluefin (downtown on Main Street). It's relatively expensive, but if you go for lunch, they offer half price sushi rolls based off chef's selection that you pick from a tray as they are prepared. It's still hard to stay under $15 per person, because you always want to try one of their high-end (more expensive) rolls. Very good stuff. Best sushi in town, I think.
Italian - Bruno's (in Bartlett, a large suburb on the NE corner of Memphis), is a newer place that I stumbled upon last year, and I've been very impressed. It's in an old barbecue restaurant, and is one of those places where you can get great food without waiting long for a table since it hasn't gotten popular yet.
Italian - PaPa Pia's (downtown, on Union Avenue. Closed for lunch as of this year). They are mostly known for their flatbreads, but I generally recommend this place for high quality food without high prices. Their Barbecue Chicken Alfredo Pizza is the last thing I ate there - weird, but tasty.
Chinese - Chang's House (also in Bartlett) is a long-standing establishment in a tiny strip mall one block off the main road through town. Order the chicken fried rice, spring rolls, and anything else to go with it. Expect to have leftovers due to large portion sizes.
American (high-end) - Flight (downtown on Monroe & Main Street). Lunch is affordable ($10-15), dinner is fairly high ($25-35). They offer "flights" of meals, which means you get three smaller servings of food that follow a single theme, instead of a single entree. They have really cool menu items, including fresh seafood, elk, buffalo, duck, and some really tasty Cajun dishes. Perfect for someone who can't make up their mind about what they want to order. Romantic atmosphere for dinner, unless you are traveling with dudes...
Cajun - Deja Vu (just south of downtown, in the hood). A hole-in-the-wall lunch establishment. Get there before 11:30 or you might not get a table. Order the etoufee if you want something tasty and reliable. Check out all the pictures of the celebrities on the wall for a smile.
beechnut
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Is Brunos at the old Pig and Whistle?
Gus's fried chicken
Hwy 70 mason tn
Log cabin restaurant I guess it's perry county right on I-40. Somewhere around mile marker 143 i think. Decent southern food but they have a homemade buttermilk pie that is worth a road trip.
Hwy 70 mason tn
Log cabin restaurant I guess it's perry county right on I-40. Somewhere around mile marker 143 i think. Decent southern food but they have a homemade buttermilk pie that is worth a road trip.
Crosshairy
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beechnut said:
Yep, that's the place.
The service is a tad slow sometimes, but the food is good enough that I've gone three times now.
Crosshairy
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Poser,
I definitely had that thought when writing about Bluefin, LOL
I definitely had that thought when writing about Bluefin, LOL
Poser said:Crosshairy said:
You are going out on a limb to assume that Redblood eats Sushi... or Chinese.
lol, a pretty spindly one at that. i'll pass on the raw fish, but i have been known to eat chinese, just so long as it is fresh cooked to order and dumped out for people to wade through
In Nashville for Thai hit up "The Smiling Elephant". It's a block or two away from Zanies Comedy Club on 8th. You never know who you may see there.
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In West Nashville try the "Korea House". It's the real deal. Or you can get great Vietnamese food at Kein Gang (sp). Best Pho in town and also great dumpling soup.
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In West Nashville try the "Korea House". It's the real deal. Or you can get great Vietnamese food at Kein Gang (sp). Best Pho in town and also great dumpling soup.
TNCharlie
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Another note about Papa Boudreaux's - cash only. I also noticed in the review that it says "no alcohol". He doesn't sell alcohol, but you are welcome to BYOB. They will provide wine glasses and corkscrew. Lots of people bring beer.
Another good cash only place is MarcyJo's. Country style food. Open for breakfast and lunch, Tues - Sat. Lot's of really good baked goods, including bread. It's at the intersection of TN Hwy 99 (Bear Creek Pike) and US 431. That's Pottsville if you're familiar with the area. They serve a great western omelot.
Another good cash only place is MarcyJo's. Country style food. Open for breakfast and lunch, Tues - Sat. Lot's of really good baked goods, including bread. It's at the intersection of TN Hwy 99 (Bear Creek Pike) and US 431. That's Pottsville if you're familiar with the area. They serve a great western omelot.
