Deep South Dining | Joe Cravens Returns
Summary
Hosts Malcolm White and Carol Palmer discuss local dining news, including Rosie May’s Soul Food and King’s Tavern’s reopening, before interviewing Chef Joe Cravens. Cravens shares his journey taking over Walker’s Drive-In and expanding to manage the adjacent Capri Theater complex, including High Bowl Lanes and The Station pizza place. He details efforts to revitalize the venues through community events, improved service, and maintaining culinary traditions while adapting to modern hospitality needs.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Delta trip and famous fried chicken
King's Tavern reopening in Natchez
Country Pleasing Sausage lunch specials
New cookbook and Taste Restaurant expansion
Hot dog sculpture in Times Square
Sombra restaurant closing after 15 years
National Mustard Day facts and recipes
Chef Joe's career path to Walker's Drive-In
Preserving Walker's legacy and menu
Fondren neighborhood history and valet
Expanding into Capri Theater and bowling
Menu updates, events, and closing remarks
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