Category Archives: DINING

Clay County Style BBQ

Posted on May 3, 2017 by

A one of a kind that continues to attract diners from all over By Don Napier Over the past 30 years, I have written several articles about my hometown, Celina, located in Clay County, Tennessee. I have written stories about it … The rest of the story

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Lake Tansi’s R-Place Restaurant drawing big crowds for their Friday Night Seafood Buffet

Posted on June 6, 2016 by

FOOD FINDS By Don Napier Everybody loves a good “Seafood Buffet,” right? Well I know I do. As a land-locked native Tennessean, I have never really had all the seafood I ever wanted. I love crab legs, shrimp, oysters, and … The rest of the story

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Cafe Glade is a pretty “snappy joint” serving some really good food and legendary music

Posted on June 6, 2016 by

It probably comes as no surprise to many of you who have been reading my column over the years, that my favorite TV show is a toss-up between “Chopped” and “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.” I love to visit restaurants and … The rest of the story

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Casa Grande’s reputation for good food continues to grow

Posted on June 6, 2016 by

AROUND TOWN DINING by Don Napier Over the last 20+ years, I have written about many restaurants, both local and regional, and along the way, have made strong friendships with a lot of the business owners and operators. I love … The rest of the story

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Move over Pumpkin, make room for the Cushaw Pie

Posted on January 31, 2016 by
Cumshaw Pie

Now if you are one of those people who get your pumpkin from a can, I feel a bit sorry for you. Pumpkin pie requires a pumpkin or a Cushaw. A Cushaw is a green­striped squash but the flesh inside is all pumpkin.
The Cushaw is grown from an heirloom seed The rest of the story

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