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Before you dismiss the standard lunch counter sub, Michael suggests a visit to Just Julie's, where the staff doesn't need anything fancy to make a great impression.Just Julie's: 951Pine Log Road, Aiken, South Carolina, 803-649-2721Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section,a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/⁠⁠

This week, join Michael for a visit to a seafood shack where he says the tartar sauce quality makes no difference, since only a fool would apply any kind of condiment to what's fried at Cliff's.Cliff's Seafood & Grill: 12743 Heritage Highway, Bamberg, South Carolina, 803-245-0701⁠Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section,a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant findsand recommendations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/⁠⁠

Michael is braving the cacophony this week for a burger he says is worth hooting about.Whiskey Bent Bar & Grill: 1925 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, South Carolina, 803-649-5239, whiskeybentsc.comMichael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/⁠

This week, join Michael at Ruth's Family Restaurant, which not too long ago was scheduled to close forever--and find out why its loyal patrons are so glad that didn't come to pass.Ruth's Family Restaurant: 3843 Washington Road,Augusta, Georgia, 706-863-5616Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/

Hop on your horse and mosey with Michael over to The Track Kitchen, an Aiken, South Carolina institution.The Track Kitchen: 420 Mead Ave., Aiken, South Carolina, 803-641-9628Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/

This week, Michael's paying a visit to a seafood restaurant that his gout-ridden friend swears has curative powers. Also, excellent oysters.Beamie's at the River: 865 Reynolds St., Augusta, Georgia, 706-724-6593, beamiesattheriver.comMichael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: ⁠⁠⁠https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/

Michael Stern is back with a dispatch from Tienda Mexicana 3 Caminos, a restaurant he hails for offering an immersive education in Mexican cookery.Tienda Mexicana 3 Caminos: 2460 Wagener Road, Aiken, South Carolina, 803-648-0403Michael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: ⁠⁠https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/

Join Michael Stern on a visit to the last Gary's Hamburgers still standing, where he discovers that--despite its name--the North Augusta restaurant is mostly worth patronizing for its biscuits.Gary's Hamburgers: 410 Georgia Ave., North Augusta, South Carolina, 803-278-1314, garys-hamburgers.foodjoyy.comMichael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: ⁠https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/

Join Michael Stern on a visit to Sconyers Bar-B-Que, where he digs into a few of the reasons that the 70-year-old Augusta restaurant is still packing in smoked pork fans by the hundreds.Sconyers Bar-B-Que, 2250 Sconyers Way, Augusta, Georgia, 706-790-5411, sconyersbar-b-que.comMichael's reviews are published by The Food Section, a reader-supported daily newsletter covering food and drink across the American South. Subscribe today to access the entire archive of his restaurant finds and recommendations: https://thefoodsection.com/subscribe/

Michael Stern is hitting the road--and your podcast feed. Every week, we'll share a new review from The Food Section's resident restaurant reviewer, directing you to the best in vernacular Southern food.