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| - For some comfort southern food, I made the trek to Dinette Triple Crown for a satisfying dinner. The place is an old school diner, with around 10 bar stools that look onto the quiet street outside. There's black and white images of horses, perhaps a homage to their name. On a chilly night, this was a warm haven.
The menu had fried chicken, pulled pork, brisket, and lots of sides. Of course, I wanted everything. Sometimes though, what one wants and what the reality should be are quite different. So I settled on a 2 piece fried chicken plate, which gives me the options of 3 sides.
After some anticipation, my plate arrived. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside, without being overly oily, and the meat, although a bit dry, had lots of flavour. Now, the sides. It came with possibly one of the best biscuits I've ever had. Flaky and buttery, and warm. The other sides- a choice of vinegar or creamy coleslaw (I chose the vinegar), and sweet potatoes. The coleslaw was light, and the sweet potatoes were oven roasted to perfection.
As I savoured this delicious meal, I also got a sparkling lemonade to complement my meal. It wasn't overly sweet, and just a right amount of fizz.
Surely, I had to end my meal with a southern dessert. A pecan sugar pie with fresh whipped cream? I was sold. The pie crust was flaky and crispy, and it was filled with pecans.
There were lots of take out orders while I was there, and they also have a full dining room right next door. In the summer, this would make the perfect picnic to enjoy in the little pack across the street!
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