Good food around town

Some of the local places that I like to take the family to have dinner are not the well known places that everyone else goes. I like the out of the way places that most in the area do not know about, and I try to avoid the chain restaurants.

For instance, Martins BBQ, in Nolensville, the original site of the BBQ joint created by a retired securities broker. They have some damn fine brisket and very good french fries. And the desserts are home made by a local lady, like chess pie and apple hand pies.

To eat catfish, I choose The Cock of the Walk near Opry Mills mall. They have wonderful catfish and the fixin’s are first rate. I like their style of cole slaw and they make a show out of fresh baked corn bread that is presented in a cast iron skillet and tossed in the air by the server before adding it to your table. There are a couple of other catfish places, like the Caney Fork Fish Camp, also near Opry Mills. And then there is Uncle Buds, who used to have several locations around town but recently sold them off and now have just one or two, plus their catering business.

These are just a few of the many “joints” in this area.