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| - These folks were recommended by another foodie, and this was my first visit with them. The owner is a big, happy gent, and didn't spare the conversation. I love that, when the owner/family is on-site and it's part of the experience. The wall to the east is adorned with family pics, and the west wall is covered with mostly historic photos. Definitely enough to keep your eyes busy while awaiting the goodness.
The hand-written menu is above the counter on chalkboard, and he pointed out the combo special to me. One piece each of catfish and fried-chicken(any piece) with two sides, cornbread and drink. Knowing the starch-load of the cornbread, I opted for both the seasoned cabbage and greens for my sides. He assured me they were both homemade. He also mentioned Kool-Aid as a drink option, and...so...you're damn right that's what I had to pour, LOL.
The whole combo came out great. Chicken thigh was just the right crispness and lightly seasoned. No batter, just spices. The fish was of course nicely covered in golden cornmeal batter, as God intended. There wasn't much seasoning that I could sense, making me reach for the Trappey's Louisiana sauce probably faster than I otherwise would. However, the right crunch, and moist inside.
The seasoned cabbage was whole leaf, huge pieces, not chopped or shredded up. The greens were not quite as leafy, LOL, and definitely had a hit of sugar which the owner confirmed for me. Both were yummy and needed nothing to enjoy. Cornbread was wrapped in plastic, but perhaps that's why it retained a good amount of moisture. It stood-up to buttering without falling to crumbles like so many recipes seem to do. I liked it.
At 12.99, the value for the dollar was there, with good company to chat with.
Now, the folks in Chandler and the Tuke who were making the drive further north into town have a much more convenient option.
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