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opportunity to conduct an on-the-spot interview of Allen's impressions of his meal at Walker's Diner.
Allen recommended the western omelet and then he recommended a lunch restaurant. He said they
were the two best restaurants in town. I got the impression from my street interview that Allen was a
local authority on good eating in Farmville.
Once inside the diner, I ordered the western omelet. Allen's assessment was spot on. The egg
blanket surrounding the omelet was light and stuffed with a hearty mixture of cheese, ham, green
peppers and onions, served with golden hash browns and biscuits. It was very, very good.
Two other interesting things I noticed are that Walker's sells homemade doggie treats made with
wholesome ingredients. Being a dog lover, I thought that was neat.
I also noticed a sign that reads, " Enter here as strangers, leave as friends. " I think that sums up
my assessment of Walker's Diner, along with the delicious food.
Lunch at the Riverside Cafe
I don't take on an adventure unless I can complete it
with " good cheer. " So
if the lunch is tasty
and good, and so
soon after breakfast,
there will be no
challenge at all.
My restaurant
selection for lunch
(remember Allen's
recommendation?)
WALKER'S DINER
307 N. Main St.
Farmville, VA 23901
Phone: (434) 392-4230
Hours:
Tues.-Fri., 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sun., 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Closed Mon.
RIVERSIDE CAFE
522 N. Main St.
Farmville, VA 23901
Phone: (434) 392-2008
Hours:
Mon.-Sat., 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Closed Sun.
From top: Plate of
secret recipe panfried
chicken with
mashed potatoes
and fried okra;
chicken strips with
fried potatoes;
creamy coconut pie.
From top: Restaurant sign outside of Riverside
Cafe; Jean and Parker Wheeler, owners and
managers of Riverside Cafe.
is the Riverside Cafe located at the
western end of Farmville's Main
Street by the famed
Appomattox River.
The Riverside Cafe is
owned and operated by
Parker and Jean Wheeler.
One of Jean's favorites, and
the house specialty, is " Chicken Battered in
Special House Recipe and Pan Fried. " Being a
Southern boy, I am always in search of the best
fried chicken in the land. I may have found it;
if not, it's pretty darn close.
Erin, our server, explained it might take a
little extra time because it is made from
scratch, just the way I like it. As I remember,
nobody ever hurried Grandma when she
cooked her fried chicken. And the wait
wasn't really that long at all.
Served with my chicken feast were mashed potatoes with
gravy and fried okra. Also served at the table were chicken tenders and fried
potatoes. For dessert, we shared a slice of really velvety coconut cream pie that
was smooth and melted in your mouth.
What an adventure ― a great ride through the heart of Virginia in the company of the people
I love the most, two good meals of genuine great country cooking made for a good time for all!
Don't forget, I'm waiting to hear about your favorite restaurant
and/or road trip at dwalker123@comcast.net. n
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