Walnut Grove Animal Clinic – the entire Famiglia takes their dogs and cats here. They’re wonderful vets. They have boarding services and grooming services as well. Whenever we go out of town for an extended period, we’ll board our dog there and let them take care of his checkup and bath him before we pick him up. We’re a big fan.
Hog and Hominy – Founded in the shadow of Clark Tower by the kind of rowdy Ole Miss frat boys that your mother warned you about, Hog and Hominy is an epicurean delight. It merges two of the heaviest styles of cooking in the world, Southern and Italian. The menu changes with the seasons and includes masterpieces like biscuit dough gnocchi carbonara with thick sliced bacon. The Pizza Bianca that we had was wonderful. Except for pizza, all dishes are served on small plates meant for sharing, so order half a dozen and pass them around.
Locals choice: Moscow Mule to drink, Biscuit Gnochi, Poutine (fries, gravy, cheese curd, caputo and chili oil) and the Pizza Bianca, Peanut Butter Pie, then a cab ride home, blanket, pillow and teddy bear.
Oh and for you Skinny-Mini’s out there, do not fear, I hear they have a wonderful mixed greens salad with a delightful vinaigrette and chicken skins- now go sit in the corner until such time as you are called upon. We know this is not healthy, its what Elmo from Sesame Street calls a “sometime food”. Its meant to be enjoyed. I actually witnessed a woman order their peanut butter pie which is a homemade graham cracker crust, a layer of thick banana pudding, peanut butter mousse and fresh merengue, then proceed to complain about the calories in the dish. The waiter was much more patient than I would have been.
Baxter Read Realty: I’ve known Andy since the mid 90’s. He’s sold houses for a bunch of my friends, and they’ve all been happy with his work. He’s exceptional at helping first time buyers navigate the trials of buying a house. Andy has been in the real estate business for nearly 20 years, and has managed everything from home sales to apartment complexes. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a house in the Memphis area.
901-413-0384
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Dino’s Wild Game Processing – If you’re looking for a place to professionally process your venison or other game, then Dino’s is it. Beyond basic processing into loins, roasts and ground, they have a wide variety of sausage, boudin, chorizo, bratwurst, polish, summer sausage and jerky. Their venison breakfast sausage is a treat on a hot biscuit. Their prices are fair and they work quickly.
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Elwood’s Shack Let me start with a few observations. Yes, its in a Lowe’s parking lot. Yes, there is limited seating inside. We saw people in their Sunday best after church waiting for a table out in the sleet on a freezing day. If the movers and shakers of Memphis will wait in a Lowe’s parking lot in the freezing rain, then Elwood’s is clearly doing something right.
We took the family for Sunday brunch and had a wonderful Dixie Eggs Benedict (on a biscuit vice English muffin). Little Bit’s grilled cheese was a stout affair with a serious layer of cheddar and soft whole wheat bread–she was all over it, The Wife’s Avocado Turkey sandwich on a croissant was a great as well. This place has legendary brisket, a great smoked chicken Philly and the smoked turkey sandwich are great.
Oh by the way, their cinnamon rolls are a level up. It tastes like they’ve used honey as the sugar base for the glaze.
Locals Choice:
Mason’s Meat Processing in Covington, TN comes highly recommended to me from a friend who lives in the Northern border counties. Jeff Mason has been in business for 25 years and does an excellent job. If you live in Millington, Atoka, Munford or are hunting in Northern, West, TN, this is a great spot for you.
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