In Jacksonville, Arkansas, there’s a little place called The Fried Pie Shop that proves sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come in the most ordinary-looking packages – a humble eatery where the magic of hand-held pies transforms first-time visitors into lifetime devotees.
I’ve eaten my way across plenty of states, but there’s something about walking into a genuine mom-and-pop spot that still gives me that flutter of anticipation.
The Fried Pie Shop (officially going by “Burgers, Pies, & Fries”) sits in an unassuming brick building with a blue metal awning that practically whispers rather than shouts its presence to the world.
It’s the kind of place you might drive past a dozen times before curiosity finally pulls you into the parking lot…