Buon Cibo, Hernando, MS

Buon Cibo

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Buon Cibo is a deli and pizzeria (I'm not sure exactly what they consider themselves) in Hernando on McInvale Road, just south of East Commerce Street. From I-55, go east on East Commerce a couple of blocks and turn south on McInvale.

I went there for the first time a couple of years ago for lunch while I was in a training class in Hernando but had not had a chance to go back until this past Wednesday. I got a club sandwich and pasta salad, and both were very good.

My friend that went with me got a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich and he said it was very good also.

The prices seem about average, but I had a coupon and my lunch only cost me a little over $7.00.

I highly recommend it.

Sophie's Donuts, Cordova, TN

Sophie's Donuts

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Sophie's is a small doughnut shop in Cordova, on Houston Levee Road, just south, and across the street, from the Kroger that is at the corner of Houston Levee and Macon.

I go to church near there and stopped there this past Sunday for breakfast. I got a kolachi and chocolate doughnut and they were very good. I usually get these from Main Street Donuts in Southaven, but I wasn't hungry when I first left home so I stopped here instead.

I'm not sure about the prices. I got 2 kolachis, a doughnut, and a chocolate milk and didn't realize under later that the cashier only charged me a little over $5.00, which I'm pretty sure wasn't enough. I'm going to ask about it next time I'm out there.

Regardless, the food was good and I will definitely be back.

Broadway Pizza, Memphis, TN

Broadway Pizza

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Broadway Pizza is a Memphis staple. The original location on Broad Street has been there many years, and a few years ago, they opened a location on Mendenhall, just north of Poplar Avenue, between Belmont Grill and All About Bikes.

I met a friend there tonight on the way to rehearsal. I've had their pizza a number of times, and it's always really good but tonight I wanted to try their burger plus I was a little crunched for time and figured the burger would be quicker.

I asked for ketchup, mayo, and lettuce but they put ketchup, mustard, and lettuce, which honestly is a common problem for me. I apparently don't say "mayo" clearly or something. Anyway, I decided not to send it back or scrape of the mustard and ate it the way they fixed it. It was very good and I will definitely be going back again!

The error with the mustard is no big deal. I wouldn't complain about a minor mistake; I would have just asked for some mayo if I had really wanted to. Other than that one minor issue the service was great.

The price was about average. For a burger and a drink, the total was $10.85 before tip. My friend ordered a basket of fries and I gave him a couple of buck for that since I ate about half of them.

Parking is somewhat limited. There are only maybe 10 or 12 parking places in the lot, so if you go during a busy time you may have to park somewhere else and walk.

Hyde Away Grill, Southaven, MS

Hyde Away Grill

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Hyde Away Grill is a small restaurant on Stateline Road, about a block west of Airways Boulevard, on the north side of the road a little east of the Firestone.

I went there tonight for dinner and it was really good. I met the owner, who was a really nice guy and I will definitely be back, especially since it's near my house.

I got a cheeseburger and fries and my friend that went with me got buffalo wings. My friend said the wings were really good but I don't know how much they were. My cheeseburger, including a drink and tax was a little under $14.00, which seems to be an average prices for similar places. It's cheaper than Wimpy's or Five Guys. The fries were thin cut steak fries, which I really liked.

I've also been told the catfish is really good so I plan on trying that next time.

Elwood's Shack, Memphis, TN

Elwood's

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Elwood's is a small, literally in a shack, restaurant that's in the north side of the Lowe's parking lot that is at Summer Avenue and Perkins Road in Memphis. I went there today for lunch.

In an effort to be openly honest, what I got today was decent, but nothing spectacular. I ordered a club sandwich and it was ok, and frankly, a little expensive. I got a sandwich, one side item, and a drink and it was almost $18.00.

The side item was blue cheese and jalapeno coleslaw, and it was really good. There was nothing wrong with the sandwich, it just wasn't great.

However, to be fair to Elwood's, I've been there a few other times and everything else I've had was great. The last time, I got a Cuban sandwich which was fantastic, and I've had their barbecue nachos which were great. I will definitely be back! Don't let this mediocre review scare you off!

There is no actual parking for Elwood's. You have to park along the curb or in the parking lot for Lowe's and the location is small, not a lot of seating, and they tend to be busy, but the food comes out quickly. Definitely give them a try!

Rio Lindo, Senatobia, MS

Rio Lindo

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Rio Lindo is a Mexican restaurant on Main Street in Senatobia, MS about a block west of Interstate 55. I had to go to Batesville this past Monday and on the way back, I stopped here for lunch. It was very good. I ordered mixed fajitas, chicken and steak, from the lunch menu. I was surprised at the portion, and it was really good.

Prices were average. I don't remember the exact total, but it was around $17 or $18 including a drink and a queso. I was the first one there that day, I went in just after they opened.

I was pleased and will be back when I'm in the area.

Margarita's, Oakland, TN

Margarita's

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Margarita's is a Mexican restaurant in Oakland on Highway 64 just east of Highway 194. I go to church not far from Oakland (that's a story for another day) and this past Sunday I had a couple of hours to kill and rode out there to eat. I was going to try El Nopal, but the parking lot was full and I wound up here instead.

I ordered Pollo Margarita and it was fantastic. It's a grilled chicken breast with shrimp and chorizo and I honestly think it was the best Mexican dish I've ever had. The prices were average. Including a small queso and a drink, and tax, the total bill was around $17.00.

I will definitely be back when I'm out that way.

Belmont Grill, Memphis, TN

Belmont Grill

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Belmont is a bar and grill located on the northwest corner of Poplar Avenue and South Mendehall Road. It's been there for years and I used to meet some friends there most every Monday night after a rehearsal in the area, but since I no longer live in Memphis, I don't make it as often. I went there tonight and ordered the club sandwich.

Belmont's club is one of the best I've had and it's one of the only places I order it. It's standard and comes with ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, mayo, and cheese. It's served with a side of chips I normally get cheese dip to go with them.

It's average price I think, about the same as most other places. All together including the sandwich, cheese dip, and a drink, it was about $13.00 before tip.

I've had many of their other items also, and everything has always been great there. They used to be open pretty late every night, but in the last few years, they have started closing at either 10:00 or 11:00 PM during the week and midnight on the weekends I think.

I definitely recommend it. I used to go there regularly until I moved a few years ago.