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46 October 2022 A country buffet & a bevy of cakes You may say Meadow the usual way, but in these bucolic parts of JoCo, the popular pronunciation is Meh-duh. And Meadow Restaurant is the place to be for a country-style buffet that's worth fasting two days for. Crispy fried chicken, garden-fresh vegetables, and a salad bar are primo. On ursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, seafood is added to the mix, such as fried or grilled shrimp, scallops, deviled crab, catfish and trout. But the real piece de resistance is the homemade cakes, pies and cobblers that are worthy of blue ribbons at the State Fair — reinforcing this family-friendly restaurant as a Southern slice of heaven. All-time favorites in the cake category include strawberry, lemon, coconut, chocolate and carrot. It's best to be an early bird to get the top picks. It's all for about $20, including the beverage. Tip generously. e women who keep your sweet tea filled and your plates cleared are rare gems. Also, mark your calendars for the holidays when the magnificent Meadow Lights display and an old-fashioned candy store bring in the crowds just up the road a piece. e country-style buffet at Meadow Restaurant is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ursday through Saturday and until 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Seafood is added to the spread from 4 to 8 p.m. ursday, Friday and Saturday. e address is 7400 N.C. 50 S. in Benson, off Interstate 40. 919-894-5430 Meadow Restaurant is the place to be for a country- style buffet in Benson, including homemade desserts, available for special order. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO PHOTO BY JANET GIBSON PHOTO BY JANET GIBSON

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