Local Recipes: Fireworks, Flavor, and Family

Local Recipes: Fireworks, Flavor, and Family

WHAT BETTER time to indulge in the ultimate celebration of all things American: backyard barbecues, July Fourth festivities, and the comforting flavors of home? Let’s salute the classic dishes that evoke the nostalgia of summer gatherings and the joy of savoring...
Old Taft Depot: A Small Place for a Big Taste!

Old Taft Depot: A Small Place for a Big Taste!

LIKE MOST other small towns, Fayetteville has some of America’s most popular fast-food restaurants where you can get a mediocre cheeseburger and fries. You can even get your sweet treat fix through a drive-thru (that is, if the soft serve machine is working). It seems...
The 411 on 431 BBQ

The 411 on 431 BBQ

WHEN I hear the word barbecue mentioned, I immediately think of my late father, Benny. He loved a good “barbecue joint” as he called such restaurants most of the time. If someone recommended a new place 100 away with awesome barbecue, we would soon be taking a daytrip...
All Aboard! Let’s Go to Junction 64!

All Aboard! Let’s Go to Junction 64!

THERE’S A new restaurant on U.S. 64, near Interstate Highway 65. Like most locals, when I hear about a new restaurant opening, I can’t wait to try it. In a small town, it gives everyone something to look forward to.  One evening in December, I stopped to get a bite to...