Need rec's for road trip TN, AR,TX

[nizza]

Hi I'm from the New Jersey Chowhound board and we'll be driving from Jersey to Austin, Tx and need recommendations for places to eat.

We'll be taking Rt 81 thru Tenn, Rt 40 thru Arkansas to Rt 30 in Texas to Rt 35 to Austin.

We would really appreciate some suggestions for places to eat along the way.

Thanks in advance!!!

[Beto]

If you appreciate a good cup of coffee, make sure to stop in and see Lester at Cool Spot Coffee in Staunton, VA. Although it's a rather unassuming place, he takes great pride in roasting his own beans and making the best espresso drinks around.

[nizza]

Beto - thanks for the recommendation. We will be eating dinner at The Main Street Grill in Staunton. Could you give me the address of Cool Spot Coffee. I did a search and did not come up with anything. Thanks!

[davebr]

the only place to eat in all of Arkansas is James at the Mill. It is near Fayetteville in the NW corner of the state. Plenty of great restaurants in Austin, Nashville--The Acorn restaurant, Franklin TN--Saffire Restaurant, Memphis-- Wally Joes(dinner) , Seasons at the White Church (breakfast, lunch or dinner)

[Beto]

Nizza - I'm not sure of the address and I couldn't find it either. If you just ask a local, they're sure to know where it is.

[widebody]

Craig's Barbecue, right on Rt. 40 in Brinkley (I think) Arkansas -- it's actually out in the country a ways, not that close to a town. It's been a while since i was there, but I found it (literally) by following my nose to the source of the hickory smoke. Tiny place, you'll probably share a table, but excellent 'cue and interesting sauce that contains apples..Look across the road for a small wooden sign - there used to be a woman who sold fried pies out of a converted chicken coop. Outstanding!

[mikey]

Actually, Craig's is in DeValls Bluff, west of Brinkley. The last I heard, the pie shop had burned, but I think Craig's may still sell their pies. They made a sweet potato pie that was more like pecan pie filling than pumpkin pie-good. Anyway, Craigs is on US 70 which parallels I40 on the south. It's on the west side of DeValls Bluff, on the south side of the road.

[joiei]

A suggestion for when your in Oklahoma City. The best sushi in the whole state is Sushi Necko at the Will Rogers Center. And they are listed on Opentable.com for your reservation.