Hey Ya’ll. I ate a boat load of food from Paula Deen’s Kitchen.
26 June 2011 in Delicious!Several years ago during a trip to Savannah, we decided not to stand in line for a chance to eat at Paula Deen’s “The Lady & Sons” restaurant. At the time this didn’t seem lie a good idea and we went elsewhere. I recently had the opportunity to visit “Paula Deen’s Kitchen” and did not pass this time.
“Paula Deen’s Buffet” is located within the Harrah’s Cherokee location that has built an impressive complex in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Upon entering the building we found ourselves at the Casino entrance. I expected to be rushed by security since I had a camera around my neck and two minors tagging along. Instead, I had to approach a little lady with a badge to ask for directions. In true southern style she proceeded to give me very detailed directions and also told me that since it was after 4:00 we would probably need a reservation to get a seat. Well, this is not what I wanted to hear since I had my mind set on trying out the restaurant. We turned around and began the journey from the casino to the restaurant. The directions carried us up to the second floor where we could see the casino area below. Lots of flashing, lights noise and senior citizens occupied nearly every seat. I almost forgot about eating. The attraction below us was very fascinating. However, I had a mission and soon remembered that I needed to continue my hike through the large building. We found our way to the front desk and was immediately asked, “Do ya’ll have a reservation”? After I said, “No, but I’m looking for a table for four”, the hostess marked a square on her note pad and instructed us to follow the young man with the menus. I was a bit surprised, but happily stepped forward with a smile. There were plenty of tables available. I suppose that it was either because everyone was in the casino or we beat the rush. Regardless, I was happy to be seated beside the buffet to keep the walking time between plates to a minimum.
As shown in the pic above, the buffet had the usual southern style selection. I focused on the green items located to the opposite end of the plate to show that I had chosen some collards. I am not a big veggie fan, but could not resist. They looked delicious and they were. I also added mashed potatoes and gravy, mac and cheese and delicious cheesy meatloaf. This was just the beginning. We were seated close to the gentleman working the prime rib area and every cut looked to good to resist. I tried a rare and well done cut. Both were very good, but I preferred the taste of the rare. This is also unusually for me since I do not like bloody meat on my plate. I would eat it again and again because the flavor was wonderful.
The buffet had a good selection and the menu wasn’t lacking either. I could visit this place at least a dozen times and try something different during each trip.
“Harrah’s Cherokee welcomes Paula Deen’s Kitchen, the first restaurant to be unveiled as part of a more than $630 million expansion.
The “Queen of Southern Cuisine” will launch a full-service, 404-seat restaurant featuring an á la carte breakfast, lunch and dinner, and will be reminiscent of the décor and ambiance of Paula Deen’s home and kitchen in Savannah.
At the entrance to the restaurant shop in the unique 1,800-square-foot Paula Deen retail shop that offers her popular cookbooks, spices and food items, cookware, logo wear and gifts.
Enjoy Paula Deen’s special style of cooking and Southern hospitality, a perfect fit with our guests here in the Great Smoky Mountains!”
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