When we were much more ravenous about collecting content, we often only had the opportunity to visit a distant restaurant one time and form an opinion on what might not have been a good day for the place. Earlier this month, we spent three days on the road eating barbecue, and one of my goals was to give a couple of restaurants another opportunity to amaze me in the same way that they’ve amazed so many other happy customers. It was a big success. Continue reading “Righting Wrongs: Our June 2019 Barbecue Road Trip”
Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ, Birmingham AL
We haven’t had a lot that we’ve wanted to write about, but after pacing the floor for months waiting for Rodney Scott to open his place in Birmingham, the least I could do is tell our remaining six readers about it. Continue reading “Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ, Birmingham AL”
S & S Cafeteria, Knoxville TN
This old Georgia-based chain is continuing to shrink, but we found that the location closest to us has actually expanded its Saturday hours. That’s a good sign, isn’t it? Continue reading “S & S Cafeteria, Knoxville TN”
Small’s Drive-In, Athens TN
We had very simple expectations when we stopped by this 1960s-era survivor: just basic burgers, fries, and a milkshake under an old canopy. This place shattered them. Continue reading “Small’s Drive-In, Athens TN”
Taco Tico, Lexington KY
We’d planned to come roaring back to your subscription feeds with a series of six or more stories over the course of the next few weeks. Sadly, the drive was there, but the meals weren’t… Continue reading “Taco Tico, Lexington KY”
Scottie’s Restaurant, Pikeville TN
We thought we’d visited all of the survivors of this old chain of diners. We were mistaken! Continue reading “Scottie’s Restaurant, Pikeville TN”
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, Nolensville TN (take two)
It’s been six and a half years since our previous visit to Martin’s. Time has been very kind to this great restaurant. Continue reading “Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, Nolensville TN (take two)”
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