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Fresh Bread, Cinnamon Buns, and Mennonite Roots in Scottsville
“Habegger’s is a hub where locals and visitors can experience the flavors, skills, and traditions that the Mennonites carried with them from Pennsylvania.” I stopped by Habegger’s Amish Market in Scottsville, Kentucky, for lunch. I ordered a simple sandwich, shaved turkey breast on sourdough, with onion, lettuce, and tomato, and it was excellent. Nothing flashy,…
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It’s Maple Madness and There is no cure
“He laughed and added that it gives a whole new meaning to the term “sugar shack.” South 4 Farms is a two-person operation that began with one man’s passion and unexpectedly grew into a beautiful love story. I stopped by during Kentucky Maple Days, where I had the pleasure of meeting Nace, the heart behind…
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Gone: The Old Spaghetti Factory
“On Christmas Day, December 25, 2020, a vehicle bomb detonated” The Old Spaghetti Factory in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, was a popular restaurant and city landmark located on Second Avenue in the heart of the Lower Broadway entertainment district, known for its unique interior featuring a historic streetcar with seating inside, classic Italian‑American menu items such…
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Ben’s Chili Bowl
“Presidents have eaten here, including Barack Obama” Opened in 1958 by Ben and Virginia Ali, Ben’s has been a constant on U Street through segregation, the civil rights movement, the 1968 riots following Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, and decades of change in Washington, D.C. While much of the neighborhood burned or closed during…
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Center Point Barbecue
“The restaurant’s menu boasts a variety of smoked meats, including their renowned pulled pork, brisket, turkey, chicken, ham, and smoked bologna” Center Point Barbecue in Hendersonville, Tennessee, has been delighting patrons since the mid-1950s. This family-run establishment has built a reputation for authentic Southern barbecue, drawing both locals and visitors alike. The restaurant’s menu…
