Showing posts with label pies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pies. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Old South Still Kicking


In my town this Old South Restaurant, opened in 1947, is still serving up food, vintage American modular diner style, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is an icon and is listed on the historic register.
The proclamation reads: "The diner quickly became an oasis for hungry and wary travelers, providing food and a place to relax." This is still true.
In your part of the world, you might have all night restuarants. But here in the rural South, even situated on a major interstate, besides the gas station and the local Super Center, the Old South is a haven for folks wanting - and needing - nutritious food, a clean restroom and friendly conversation.
Recently, my family went for what the British call a Bean Feast. We ordered a slice of every pie they made, and we had a taste testing. That included pecan pie, apple crumb, lemon icebox, coconut cream, chocolate, possum and chocolate cream. Mmmm!!! I can taste it now.
They say their best selling pies are the possum and lemon, but you might just have to go down there and try it yourself.