It has become abundantly clear to me that I have to start up a cooking class for teaching the art…read moreof making Fried Fruit Pies. I'm talking about those Southern delectibles like our grandmothers used to make - REAL fried pies. I'm not talking about some thrown together mess of a pastry that is filled with some mess that is supposed to be the fruit filling. At the Ren Faire yesterday, I bought a peach and apple pie from one of the vendors. I began talking to him by telling him that one of my fried pies would be the best that anyone ever put into their mouth (ask Patsy Morgan, Cindy Murrah, or anyone else who has ever tasted mine). I told him how my fried pies are REAL ones, totally made from scratch, with real pastry that is made the REAL way, and REAL fruit filling that is made the REAL way, etc. Oh, he went on to tell me how his also were. Should you ever stumble upon Nick's Fried Pies at some event you are attending, you will be disappointed. That is, IF you know what a REAL fried fruit pie is supposed to be made. With his assurance that they were REAL pies, I did not dispute his $6.00 a pie cost, because I know the time and effort that goes into making them. And, I know the taste is worth it. However, I ultimately regret that I spent $12.00 on two pies that Nick misrepresented as being real. Well, they were real pies, but they were not REAL pies. The apple filling had a good taste, but it was canned apples (maybe canned apple pie filling?). The pastry on that one was beautifully browned, but the edge was too hard to eat. The pastry on the peach one was much softer. In fact, it was soggy wet. That is because he simply used canned peaches. Take my word for it, his pies are NOT REAL! I've sampled the pies of many makers who claim to make them the right way and warrant them to be the best. What I have found in their pies, though, is absolute disappointment and failure to meet the criteria that is needed for a REAL fried pie. When making these pies from scratch (as I do), they are not difficult to make; however, they are very time consuming to make. Somewhere along the way, someone began looking for easier, quicker ways to make them. While their easier ways to result in a fried pie, I assure you they are not REAL fried pies. What I have discovered is that the art of making REAL fried fruit pies has become lost. Way lost! If you're interested in learning how to make REAL fried fruit pies, let me know. You will pay for the ingredients and pay me a nominal teacher's fee. Plus, you will give me a share of the pies that I teach you to make. It is a lost art, and one that definitely needs to be preserved for future generations. Otherwise, the day will come when no one has the faintest idea of what a REAL fried fruit pie is supposed to be.

Best caramel cakes in the south. Courteous, clean and easy access. Once you get in there you'll…read morefind many more delicious delights. A great place to find something special for friends and grandchildren. Good people.

In absolutely adorable restaurant/ice cream parlor. Saw the review on yelp and decided to stop by…read more Only had ice cream, but it was so worth the drive off the interstate. They have a multitude of flavors in soft serve and the portions are huge for the small price. Definitely will stop by when in the area.

Burger was very tasty. Cajun fries were good, but very salty as others had mentioned. Chicken…read moresandwich was ok. Ordered it with mayo and lettuce. Once I wiped off the mushy lettuce, it was fine. The staff was very friendly but our order took forever and there really weren't a lot of people there. My husband said the fried okra wasn't horrible wasn't amazing, lol. He said his vanilla shake was really good. We would return for the burger and maybe try a different side.

My husband surprised me with a cheesecake from here on Valentines Day! Since I'm diabetic I limit…read moremy sugar intake! My husband checked with him about a sugar free dessert and I must say I couldn't tell the difference! Every time I ate a piece I felt guilty until I remembered its sugar free! Best sugar free dessert ever! Shared with my Mom and my daughter and the couldn't even tell it was a sugar free dessert!

From the owner: Like anyone else, we love treats, and we know you do. Or maybe do you get tired of the same old…read morething then order from us. We have several different dessert from cakes, cookies, cheesecakes, candy apples, etc. Check out our weekly menu various wings, burgers, stuffed pineapples, Stetson Salads, and from various culture (Chinese, Mexican, Caribbean, Cajun, Southern, Ethiopian, etc.). Dishes & desserts can be done sugar free and vegan.

Cool place. Good fried food. Big portions - but I need 85 more characters to make to official.read more

Food is good. Ambiance is ok. Service is good. Be aware of their billing practices. They charge an…read more18% gratuity on parties of more than 5 that is written in small print at the bottom of the menu that was covered up by dried food. When you go to pay they tell you how much you owe. They don't give you a receipt, all they have is their order book that you can take a picture of and then figure out how much each person owes. We had 6 people and the bill was $91.00. We left a $25.00 tip. After we left we got figured the bill and realized we left about a $40.00 tip.

I saw this bakery was known for wedding cakes, but wanted to order a birthday cake for my…read moredaughter's 20th birthday. Diana was so kind and helpful! The cake was one of the best I've ever tasted! The icing was delicious and cake super moist. I would recommend Vienna Desserts highly!

My experience with Dragana has been a pleasant one. I completely loved my cake. My cake was the…read morebeautiful yellow and white lace cake posted on her site. She did an excellent job. She used the best ingredients and the craftsmanship was impeccable. I absolute love her attitude on the day of my wedding. She greeted me and my guest with a smile. She was there to serve us when she did not have to. I can say that my cake was a wonderful ending to a beautiful night. Mrs. Jackson

Can't say enough about this hip and frozen in time bakery. It is just perfect. Coffee is awesome…read moretoo. This was my wife's first personal experience at Bottletree. She had ham and Swiss croissant, salt & Pepper gg and cheddar cup croissant, head-sized Cinnamon Roll, and capped it off with chocolate croissant. All were perfection. Cinnamon rolls are hard to do well and Bottletree nailed it. Their icing is a unique fluffy melty simple stuff that is to die for. I just wish we had more days there to try everything in the menu.

Just ugh. The…read moreinterior had crumbs all over the floor, tables and chairs. As you can see from the pic, it was empty so the staff weren't serving anyone. The muffins were ok, nothing special. The other negative aspect of our visit was the noisy disheveled lady manager who kept loudly shouting about "paved roads in Oregon" over and over to a patron trying to buy a loaf of bread to go. This place is definitely undeserving of the hype.

My wife and I were interstate traveling and stopped for lunch. Same old time Cracker Barrel vibe…read morehere as in times past, as this location may not have undergone the same degree of redesign as some locations have recently received. We were quickly seated and enjoyed good service. We both had large traditional breakfasts (lots more choices on the revised menu!), and apart from biscuits being a bit dry, eggs, sausage, and pancakes were very tasty. Coffee was especially good and our cups were never allowed to run dry.

I would give it a zero if possible. Server was horrible not sure why she was even there. After she…read moretook our drink order and walked off I asked another server was she always such a bitch. Apparently she heard me so she told the manager and then the manager came over to tell me what I should have done. (Her name was Monica) told us we needed to leave since I had called her server a bitch. I told her I didn't care what she thought but if I was her I wouldn't allow that server to be on the floor. I have contacted corporate.

Really more of a 3-1/2 no fault of their own just a little slow. Our waitress was the only one…read moreworking the tables which was fine at first but then it got a little more crowded. She had a great attitude which made up for the slower than expected service. It wasn't terribly slow just not the usual fast paced breakfast service but we were not in a hurry and kind of enjoyed not feeling rushed! Kem's is located inside the Holiday Inn. You can enter through the main entrance of the hotel. It's a nice size dining area which booths and tables. The booths have tv's on the wall to entertain you while you wait. It's really quiet at 8:30am on a Saturday. The coffee is decent and the food comes out hot, fresh and in decent time. We enjoyed what we ordered. The 'InnJoyable' breakfast @ $7.50 and the Start Fresh Wrap @ $7.50. I have to say the wrap was very good but they served it with a white flour tortilla rather than the whole wheat as listed on the menu. The country potatoes served with were perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The orange juice is Minute Maid not fresh squeezed. There is a nice sized bar area as well that we may visit this evening! Overall we thought the service was good and the food better. We would come back

Exhausted from driving all day, we didn't feel like leaving the hotel and thought we'd take a…read morechance with the hotel restaurant. I'm so glad we did! This service was great and the food was delicious! My husband had the ribeye which was cooked just right and filled with all the grilled flavors and seasonings you expect and crave. He also had the homemade pub chips and they are addictive. Clearly they were freshly cooked and so savory that I couldn't help stealing from his plate all night. I had the Monterrey chicken and it was very good too. The chicken was so juicy and tender; d never quite had one cooked so perfectly while eating out. If I lived here, I'd come here all the time!! The only feedback I have (which is a gnat on a bulls ass compared to how good this was) is that they really should revamp their lighting. It felt like a hotel lobby, bright and in your face.

Oxford Creamery, right off the Square, might be the absolute best spot in Oxford for an…read moreafter-dinner treat. Do you like Girl Scout cookies? They have Samoas ice cream. Yes. Samoas ice cream. Just like the cookie, except without the random guilt trip from a little kid outside Walmart giving you the hard sell while you're trying to buy meal-prep chicken for the week. And yes, I realize I just compared buying ice cream to avoiding Girl Scouts. Stay focused. The ice cream here is just ridiculously good. Great flavors, great texture, and exactly what you want after dinner, before dinner, or honestly whenever you happen to be walking around the Square and decide calories don't count in Oxford. The Samoas flavor is the standout for me, but this is one of those places where you could probably order almost anything and be happy. Oxford has plenty of great places to eat, but every trip here should either start or end at Oxford Creamery. Preferably both.

The Oxford creamery located in the square. Paid parking right out front…read more We stopped in tonight post meal for a little sweet treat. The Oxford creamery is a quaint little spot that has an old school southern vibe. We saw My Big Fat Greek wedding as a menu item so we obviously had to go with a large order of that in a waffle cone bowl. My big fat Greek wedding was absolutely decadent and delicious. This item is an absolute must try, with pistachio and baklava and honey and vanilla ice cream, this treat is a 10/10. The Oxford creamery knocks it out of the park with this desert. An absolute delicious treat. Truly magnificent. Stop in to see the friendly staff and tray a tasty treat while you're there.