Burt's Backroads & Crossroads

03/30/2025

The Storm Chase May Lead Me to the NW Corner of TN... yall know what that means?

Boyett's on Reelfoot Lake

Reviewing Boyett's Dining Room on Reelftoot Lake in Tiptonville is hard to do. Why because there are only so many superlatives words.

The business has only had 3 owners in 102 years.

I've eaten there for 5 decades. Nothing really ever changes. When it works, why fix it.

They have Catfish, porkchops, ham, quail, chicken and even frog legs.

My go to is the Catfish steaks. It's been my favorite since I was a child.

Any if you remember the Catfish plate in Flatoods TN? They had the steaks

Let me tell you about my meals, 3 large Catfish steaks, cooked to perfection.
Farm raised, they nail it. Taste and texture

Arguably the best vinegar Slaw I've ever eaten. Tart with a taste of sweet.

Heavily onion rings... Yum Yum, melt in your mouth

White beans on point.
Great hushpuppies... mmm mmm Good

Great conversation with the folks sitting around us. Boyettes feels like home cooking, except you don't have to clean up the mess.

I don't like to number score restaurants but I'll tell you this.... There are only 3 places in Tennessee that I'll make a lengthy trip to have Catfish.

Boyett's, Hagy's and The Rivershack.

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03/30/2025

The weather is warming up and I'm getting ready to go back out on the road.

Give me a suggestion of a restaurant to try

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Go!!!

03/09/2025

If you've never tried the Butterbean Cafe in Ethridge Tennessee

By all means try it

03/01/2025

Give me a hidden gem to try in Dickson, Waverly, or Centerville
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02/21/2025

I don't know the Staggs' but sounds like the business took the same arch as my dad's store.

Small family owned grocery before the chain stores pusher the "little man" out.

They turned the grocery into a restaurant.

There are bigger, fancy, and more bougie places thar that sell those burgers with Mac & cheese, pimento cheese and bacon on them... but for my money, this is an absolute great burger.

You don't have to ask where is the beef. The 🍅 and pickles are cold.

They do something my dad preached. You get a taste of everything in each bite.

The menu is everything you need

The breakfast menu is full of southern classic, they even have chocolate gravy

I'm told, locals line up for the chocolate gravy

I'll rate this place a 9.1/10 on the restaurant scale

They are open 5:30a to 2p, Monday through Friday

Staggs Grocery
1424 Huntsville Rd, Florence, AL 35630

02/20/2025

Have you tried Hometown Grocery & Deli?
It's located in McLemoresville in Carroll County

It's known for its high quality Pimento & Cheese and Chicken Salad

02/06/2025

Have you ever been to Blake's at Southern Milling in Martin?

01/25/2025

01/04/2025

What do you think about The Catfish Kitcheh ?

I tried it this evening

See my review below

01/03/2025

Wilder has been a plain burger kinda kid
Meat & bun plain
He gets out of the ER, injured foot, he wants to tackle a Whopper :)

01/03/2025

What is the secret to great hushpuppies?

01/03/2025

Have you tried Bonnie & JR's House of BBQ Sauce?
It's without a doubt my favorite Sauce.

01/03/2025

Help... I can not find any superb catfish

I have two that are heads and fishtails above the rest "The River Shack" and "Fish Camp" ... Boyettes would be the 3rd
Kelly's @ Cooleys hasn't disappointed

I'm starting to believe it isn't the restaurant but rather the catfish itself.

Give me your place that is superb ...

I'll be honest, even "The Fish Creel" was disappointing today

Go!!!

01/02/2025

I'm going to be out an about the next few days.
Give me your favorite restraunt. Preferably mom & pop or family ran.
Please comment & tag them

12/30/2024

It's National Bacon Day🥓😋! How do you like your bacon - flimsy or crispy?

12/30/2024

AMBER ALERT

12/03/2024

December is a slow month for courts
I want to hit a few restaurants
Tag your favorites

10/09/2024

Hey guys about ready to fire this page back up
Where yall want me to go next? Tag them
If I go, I'll buy you Dinner too