It used to be that the South had as many down-home cooking spots as Carter’s had little pills. But, just as the once heavily advertised cure-all became extinct at the turn of the century, the number of mom-and-pop restaurants has also lessened, making room for fast casual and other dining trends. Some favorites remain though. One such establishment is JR’s Log House in Peachtree Corners.
Although it was established in 1983, the barbecue restaurant was a kind of off-shoot of the Old Hickory House chain, where founder Jerry Romano [JR] cooked “real pit” barbecue. Back in the 1950s there were Old Hickory House restaurants throughout metro Atlanta. Perhaps the last one remaining (at least the closest in proximity to JR’s) is in Tucker off of LaVista Road.
Like Old Hickory House, JR’s has maintained consistency with its food quality, thanks to long-tenured cooks. The restaurant has a loyal clientele, as well, including multiple generations of families. And today, their menu includes re-worked Old Hickory House recipes alongside innovative additions like buffalo quesadillas.
A multi-generational neighborhood restaurant…