Vintage Style Small Town restaurant now open in Madison, North Carolina

Step back In-Time at a 1940s Style Restaurant in Madison, NC, and enjoy home-style country cooking.
The Appalachian Channel
John Ward
#theappalachianchannel #food #countryfood #northcarolina #foodieshoodie
0:44: 🍽️ Local restaurant in Madison, NC offers homemade comfort food for lunch.
4:08: 🕰️ Memory-filled collection of local products in a restaurant, with items from past stores and personal history.
8:00: 🏚️ Historical restoration of an old hardware store into a dry goods store in Madison, North Carolina.
12:15: 🍴 Local products from Miss Mary's farm in North Carolina, including squash relish, chowchow, and apple butter.
16:18: 🍽️ Charming restaurant in North Carolina offers homemade treats, unique decor, and local products for a cozy family dining experience.
20:35: 🍪 Transition from mobile home business to owning a restaurant through passion for decorated sugar cookies.
25:30: 🍽️ Passion for homecooked meals drives success of a unique restaurant in Madison, North Carolina.
30:26: 🍔 Innovative barbecue sandwich recipe created based on personal taste without measuring ingredients.
35:33: 💫 Dedicated family members help run a restaurant, making popular dishes like barbecue sandwiches and banana pudding.
40:27: 🍔 Family support in building a restaurant with nostalgic booths from a previous establishment.
46:00: 🍴 Local restaurant expands to host events and live music, showcasing favorite dishes and community engagement.
Recap by Tammy AI

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I don’t fully know just why, but I find comfort in this channel that shows that REAL AMERICANS still exist. The family and civil values. I have been searching every day this channel looking for a new video. And here, we have another good one. Greetings from -Greg- just outside of Chicago. My location probably explains my fascination with this great & wholesome channel.

[@DT64Duane]

I'm an hour and 20 minutes from there and going to have lunch with these awesome people Saturday

[@jenniferbriggs-ke7cp]

We can’t wait to see you!

[@caveygaming]

wanna pick me up?

[@nickc9224]

I live about 4 hrs from this place! I will come by but i'm gonna call ahead to know when the bannana pudding is gonna be served! that way I can get meatloaf and that together! great video!

[@MsCamillaRosa]

I just love everything about this. The people, the atmosphere, the history, the home made merchandise and food and good hearted culture ❤️

[@sharlynebeach2786]

That was alot of food for one person to prepare. She is definitely a very hard worker. It all looked delicious. This would be a wonderful place to visit.😊

[@adamkushner5240]

God bless them all beautiful people 🙏 😂❤old America

[@marygabel2868]

Yes, god bless ! I hope everything goes well here for many yrs

[@redrebels24ify]

It's absolutely CLUTCH that they've included these old Woolworth counters into the decor.

[@r.j.wheels6755]

Everything looked delicious. The community is fortunate to have them in their town.

[@todayisit3]

Great segment John. Appreciate what you're doing for these small businesses and small communities...and sharing them with us.

[@MrMusic-nd5to]

This video made me hungry! God Bless you John! ✝

[@maryjomoore7379]

I was glad to see baked meringue topping on the banana pudding. Way I always made mine. My daughter makes an awesome banana pudding base, but there goes the Cool Whip on top! lol

[@marilyncausey9348]

Haha Me, too! I was watching to see what she put on top! 😂 I call the other stuff restaurant pudding. She made real nanner puddin!

[@user-mp9wg7cy1i]

This is such a wonderful store! Smitty did an amazing job picking out the decor, etc., and I love that he is all about promoting local! Fantastic! Super nice guy to boot! Jennifer is a gem! She has such a warmth about her and her food looks delicious! Kudo's! Wishing them tons of success!

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks so much!

[@janicethomas3775]

I missed your times the stores serve food. Please post the days open and the restaurant hours. Thank you. This will be a day on backroads we love.

[@rogertemple7193]

I really enjoy watching your videos especially at the old fashioned restaurants and cafes as well as all the magnificent food and other interesting information about them thank you again John.🇺🇲🤠🇺🇲

[@raulespinoza9987]

That food looks so delicious. You can tell the cook cooks with love. I would love to try her meat loaf and macaroni salad with her Cole slaw. Everything looks delicious.

[@theappalachianchannel]

Thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment. Jennifer's restaurant has great food and is a fun spot to hang out for a while.

[@loubelle385]

I love macaroni salad and know it can be made many different ways. But, I have never seen it made like Jennifer did. It looked so delicious and refreshing. I can just imagine making it with fresh tomatoes and cucumbers out of a garden! I will be making this soon! Love and blessings to all from Dallas, TX! ♥️🙏🇺🇸

[@peggyhawkestamburello1651]

Really liked this video. Wished we lived closer instead of the other end of the state 's.The food looks so delicious! Liked the fact she doesn't measure out her recipe's Sweet and great job!

[@Done832]

I truly enjoyed this video. I absolutely love the country cooking! The lady who runs the restaurant is down to earth, a real person who seems to enjoy her job. Love the way she wears her hair up out of her face like a restaurant person should do. A lot of young people could learn a lot from her. Wish I lived in the area to buy her food. Looks like the kind of place you could eat everyday. I am so sick of restaurant food which all seems to be alike. I wish the entire store success. Things need to slow down in this world. It's going so fast you can barely catch up. Thanks.

[@garygarner9007]

Another great video as always you always do good work

[@GODSAMY3]

All glory to God thank you Jesus🔥🔥🔥💖💖💖🦬

[@user-er8kz2jg6o]

God Bless Southern Towns like this!!

[@user-qw1gu9zu4f]

This was my dream to have my own restaurant when I was younger. Now I feed my grandkids.

[@slimjimjerry]

OOOOK. I live in Rockingham County so REAL 'naner pudin' is enough to get me to go to Madison! I haven't been there in, probably, 40 years so I guess it is time to git over there.

[@sandrabrown6326]

If I could come to that store I would be totally broke when I left. I would buy at least one of everything. I would be there all day and definitely eat everything they cook. What a fantastic store and the people that own it so nice.

[@robertdknight]

Now that's a meal!! Meatloaf and baked mac n cheese are two of my absolute favorites! Looks delicious, all of it does. I'd definitely try the red slaw for the pulled pork sandwich. Interesting business. Love the old wooden booths and tons of history brought together in one place. The corner of Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia is amazingly beautiful and full of old southern charm. Another great video. Thanks

[@user-er8kz2jg6o]

Keeping History Alive. Awesome!!!

[@AnthonyRufo-rc1zm]

What a nice relaxing atmosphere it is in that store.

[@thegoodfight426]

I was just telling my kids yesterday that I needed an Appalachian channel video, and here you are today!!! Whoohoo!!!!❤❤❤

[@margaretg.1740]

What an awesome store. I remember the first video you had on this and it looks absolutely amazing. The food looks delicious and they sure are generous on their portions too. WOW its 2 meals in 1. Thanks for sharing. Bless you and yours!

[@user-pl7bn2rt2d]

This video was absolutely incredible 👏. Thank you John for everything you do. These small businesses and old general stores are very worthy to be praised. May the good Lord always bless you all and keep you all safe and healthy where ever you go

[@patternseer777]

I missed you again ! Do all my gift shopping between Priddy's & Madison Dry Goods and the gifts are ALWAYS well received! Come back soon!

[@user-sf6cg1iy1o]

Wow

[@marilyncausey9348]

I was so happy to see she made that nanner puddin with cooked filling and meringue. No Cool Whip. She's doing her granny proud with that!

[@marilyncausey9348]

From one southern cook to another, you're doing it right, Mrs. Briggs!! 👏👍

[@chericovrett5054]

Omgosh, I wanna come and eat there. What a unique old store. I hope i can make it there someday.

[@donaldallen1276]

I'm moving to North Carolina!! That place is so cool. The food looks like the best ever! The people are friendly and I can't wait to get there 🌞

[@user-er8kz2jg6o]

Absolutely adore and appreciate stores like this!!

[@MrJalyles]

I’d love to visit there. The food looks wonderful!! Yumm. 🌹💯❤️

[@margaretwiggins5164]

I live in Belews Creek and I can't wait to stop for a visit and a bite!

[@cherriberri7161]

Amazing! What a wonderful story! 💖

[@MilePost106]

I have always lived in small towns and the larger cities were never meant for me. I love this when you go to the small towns and check them out.

[@cathymolina9139]

I would love to visit that store and restaurant. Everything looks so yummy!

[@sheajane7669]

I love this video. I enjoy all the vintage things that bring back precious memories. ❤❤❤ Great job John and Jodi.

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Whoever does his displays . That is straight like , New York City Christmas magazine quality! Looks like something I would’ve seen as a kid for Macy’s or Sears .

[@ingridarcher69]

What a Beautiful Store😍

[@jimmymalone3494]

That young lady food look so delicious .Thank you for sharing with us.

[@lisasexton4727]

Madison is close to me and I can’t wait to visit this restaurant!

[@user-td5bw3yd7w]

Good job John, Enjoyed very much.

[@robroaring7175]

What a lovely group of people. I’d love to visit for a feed, a shop and a chat, but I’m a little too far away. A great episode! Greetings from Tasmania, Australia

[@loubelle385]

You may be a long way, but what a nice comment you shared! I feel the same way about other parts of the world! Blessings from Texas ! 🙏

[@cherylwills236]

I've got to visit this summer

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What a great video!!! Takes me more time to see them in the summer. But I smile every time I see one

[@kathimeadows7869]

Definitely on my list to visit the store and have lunch there also. Thanks for the video. Only an hour from me.

[@donnaplumridge9769]

Thank you for making the banana pudding using meringue topping!! That’s the way my mom used to make it, I never had it with cool whip on the top.

[@janethamil9337]

I wish that eatery was near me. That looked down right delicious 😋. As always,a great video!

[@TheFishingStation]

I just love this story. Thank you for bringing it to us! Smitty is doing a great job. Love what he has done for/with the business. The Millers really did find the right person for the task of carrying on their legacy. Ship me some of that Nanna banana pudding! Keep up with the fantastic videos, John! The heart of 'murica!

[@theappalachianchannel]

yes its a great story and Jennifer's restaurant is a fun spot to hang out for a while.

[@user-sf6cg1iy1o]

Wow, awesome

[@Kathy_Higginbotham]

Ohooooooh my! Back in the day as they say, in North Carolina coleslaw automatically came on hamburgers! Delicious! It was a vinegar based coleslaw and the burger came with chopped onions and mustard. The food looked great but I would have to talk about that recipe for the coleslaw!

[@frankmarullo228]

This is another awesome video John. THANK you for this one . There is nothing like this store left in billings Mt. If I drive one hurndreds miles or so we to have small towns like this one. THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA..........

[@tombecky3544]

Brings back memories thanks Tom

[@lesliefleming4359]

Another great one, John, thanks so much

[@ButcherBird-FW190D]

"Fixed me up a plate." OMG. How funny.

[@mrs.frankenstein4607]

This stop is on our list! Great video John as always!!

[@Patricia2448]

That slaw sounded great John. I need to try that place! Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@lorendickens6522]

Love these videos. Thanks for posting.

[@sandriagutierrez2605]

Really enjoyed watching this video. Took me away for a much needed vacation (at least vicariously 😊)!

[@Lisa1111]

Thank you for another fun video from Seattle! I wish that I were a closer neighbor! I sure could use a good home cooked country supper! God Bless ya'll ❤ Seattle kin

[@redrebels24ify]

Great place! Love the antique items throughout as it definitely adds character. Do vendors rent space to sell their products?

[@dudmart]

I want some of that naner puttin so bad. That bbq slaw looks pretty good!

[@debidoo1644]

Woweee l love the story @ business it's yummy looking food ❤❤

[@debbiehorn8263]

I love places like this. I live in Nashville Tn. so I'm sad to say I won't ever get to come here. Best of luck in your new business, I know you guys will do great.❤

[@NanetteAycock-pq4tx]

enjoyed the video thanks!

[@daurbn]

Ok, I’ll order one of everything on the menu! It’ll probably take me almost a week to eat it all because the big portions but it’ll be worth it.

[@ronaldsnell1503]

Awesome 😊

[@petronille874]

Ce magasin est une merveille un grand bravo a ses propriétaires 👏👏👏

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Tanya ❤❤

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Wow!

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I'm not to far away - I will have to check you guys out!

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Great video

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Lov all thanks

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I love your channel, and Smitty, I think that is his name, He is so handsome.

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The sound of squeaky wood floors is music to my ears.

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Super💯video

[@jobearor2525]

I wish I had that cash register. My husband retired from NCR.

[@tim--zombie7562]

The meatloaf looks so good

[@fredcarter8382]

Going to have to take a road trip from Level Cross

[@DannyMorrison5i8yrd]

I live in texas but I won't some of that banana pudding❤

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🎉🎉

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[@bowtie3]

Need to bring B&G back.

[@Rene_B7578]

That’s the same way my mother-in-law made her macaroni salad with cucumbers and tomatoes, and she added hard-boiled eggs too! Upstate NY🩷. Everything looks delicious!! 😊

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Please for the love of it tell me you sell cream drops

[@mikeberger5025]

Culture, it's so much apart of us we need to take the time and appreciate it for what it is. Yesterday's hope's & prayer for tomorrow's future. And to think the simple things in life were content and carefree. Whare every body knows your name,gc as family and freind, blessed! To have a personal conections,of being united and not as today divided with greed. As the corporation of being corporate has ruined our great! Towns. incorporated was nothing more then that a lie! A fancy word that really stands for! GREED, CONCOUR AND DIVIDE. History has away of repeating itself. As Americans are concerned with the future once again and taking a step back to regain the culture inwhich you! And your family before built this way of life on. Hassel of crowds and confusion! Of the fast! Pace, today is slowly regaining, it's a home connection as corporate officials took greed to far! Just for there own capital gains. 👍🏻💯🎯 Thanks again John,this video and other vids! And what once was shows,it's not lo late and it's trend is slowly at its tuning point! People have had enough of their lives being ran over by big tech! And needing to recreate family Values. 🙏🏻🇺🇲❤

[@nickc9224]

AMEN! i completely agree! we need old school life!

[@mikeberger5025]

@@nickc9224 yes,money is and will always be the evil of all. Making ASHOLES OF ALL CREATION ! family Values are slowly coming back 🔙 and we need also,start by taking control over our school critical goals. This is the direction one has to take on stand for education history math science social studies! These kids today are tought less in education and more about brainwashing there train of thought@ this country's history,and common values! Most can't write cursive? And this is called education? Time to get government out and let's take the accountability for each of our own family as seen fit.DNA! Gives that right not political levels soly making a name in what they call new history and for votes . Hummanity is still within us citizens and we just need chanģe? But in the direction of how and what this country was made from our past .it was carefree and honest with out having to conceal a firearm just to check the mail.step by step we can and will take bake the American pie! And social status as familys paying homage to family Values and choices Of and foremost from within the family as seen fit for there independence. Remember these words? God bless America my home sweet home! Comes liberties , And justice, for all. ' And to the republic for which we stand'...One Nation Under God!it welcomes Liberties and Justice without prejudice .✌🏻♥️👍🏻🇺🇲🙏🏻 thank you we do have old fashion Values that can and will live on.just be kind and do the right things from the heart ♥ humanity! and ķarma! Will prevail. 😇🎯💯👍🏻 Thank you for your kind reply 🙏🏻

[@mikeberger5025]

As one can see the comedy in the Andy Griffith show! But that's not what it's about . The people there ways beliefs and trust! Specially in each other and there church. We live so fast pace today! We see the show and it brings back memories of reality real honest culture ! Sure everyone had problems but no person dug in the personal life for attention and to cause harm . People were simple relaxed and respect. it was not at all peaches & cream! But a time that we had trust and open hearts. humanity was like a birthday people who around you were always willing to wish! you On your very special day! So laid back and appreciate life for all it offers and not be so aggressive or angered by others but to feel there pain in ways only those involed understand. Hatred had no place just minor disagreements here nor there! Nothing a handshake didn't solve.today it bitter,ignorance,Hatred and getting even worse thing is a need to revenge . love the show and yours John just reminds me now and then about yesteryear! years, Days hours, minutes and seconds. Of long lost time ⌚ at my age will never see again. Just appreciate those days & what your channel does for the people bringing a peice of culture and humanity back in God's green earth.When I'm Low! Lonely for apiece of mind,I always go through my collections and dream of home as a child,looking for hope and comfort . Its comic to watch but not far out of the welm. I just cant put it in all the words but most understand.ad you can tell I'm one of the dieing breeds Of time past! Just remember the world is always open for yor suggestions! Keep it real, don't fall for anything less and don't Dictate relax ask questions about your intrest and ask! Suggestions are welcome and friendly peaceful with heart for and from God's grace for all to achieve. 🙏🏻layman's terms sumed up! keep it simple and life won't pass you bye so quickly take time enjoy life with family& freinds,lifetime of memories for the next generation-your Legacy. 🤔👍🏻🙏🏻

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Needs onions and green pepper in it!

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