In this weekend’s episode of “Eat Like a Local”, host Chris Shepherd takes a deep dive into a Southern staple, the meat-and-three lunch.
The best thing about a great plate lunch is all the choices. You step up, scan the steam table, and make a decision that feels equal parts strategic and emotional: one protein, three sides, maybe cornbread if you’re doing it right. Around here, it’s called a “meat-and-three”.
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One of Chris’ go-to plate lunch spots is Esther’s Cajun Cafe & Soul Food where there’s almost too many options. Oxtails coated in rich brown gravy, fried chicken, turkey necks, baked chicken, and Creole patties that all demand attention…