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was the fried chicken because it wasn’t cooked before and then re-
heated. It was fresh and crisp.

The vegetables that came with the main courses were fresh but
overcooked. The only exception was the string beans which were
green and crisp (a mistake?).

Because the main courses are so large, there is really no need for an
appetizer or soup. But for big eaters I can recommend the mixed salad.
The clam chowder was tasty because it was home-made but it had no
special distinction. The oysters on the half-shell were nicely served on
a bed of ice, although I would prefer to have a better sauce for them.

If you can still eat dessert after all this plus rather good home-made
bread and creamery butter, try the apple pie. The apples were juicy
and firm and the pastry was light.

It’s hard to judge the service at this friendly restaurant. Because it was
so crowded when I went, usually at 8 o’clock service was slow. The
Reservation system doesn’t always work. On one occasion, someone
took our reservation for dinner but didn’t have it when we arrived.
This kind of thing can damage a restaurant’s reputation, although its
food may be good.

NEW FAST FOOD CHAIN ARRIVES (PART 2)

The Nashville Super burger chain which started in the Tennessee city
six years ago opened its first store here last weekend on Commerce
Street between Grand and Taylor Streets. I was interested to see the
connection between Nashville, the capital of country music and
hamburgers. Would the burgers be Southern fried? Would they be
served on biscuits or with grits? Would they be shaped like guitars?
Well, I’ve been there twice and didn’t find any real difference
between Nashville Super burgers and McDonald’s, Burger King or
Wendy’s.

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