This story is in collaboration with GPB Macon.
Across the South, 'meat and three' restaurants have been bringing people together for decades. GPB Macon and 13WMAZ spoke with a few of our local 'meat and threes' to hear how they do just that.
H&H Soul Food
Located on Forsyth Street, H&H has been open since 1959. With recipes from Mama Inez Hill and Mama Louise Hudson, they served musicians like the Allman Brothers. Manager Mark Maning says their most popular dishes are the fried chicken, meatloaf, and squash casserole.
Bear's Den
Bear's Den has been in the Macon community for 30 years. Owner Kristi Lyles says they have "the best staff serving the best food to the best customers." Many recipes like their pineapple casserole and squash casserole have been passed down from her mother and close family members.
S&S
The first S&S opened in Columbus in 1936. Since then, they've expanded to seven locations across the southeast. The restaurant has stayed in the family for four generations. They serve around 115 items at each location, including the one on Bloomfield Road and Riverside Drive.
MeMaw's at LG's
MeMaw's is located on Mumford Road in Macon. They pride themselves on making southern comfort food, using recipes handed down by the late 'Me Maw.' Some signature dishes include fried chicken, pork chops and chitlins.
Grow
Located on Riverside Drive, Grow is not your conventional 'meat and three.' They buy their ingredients from about 20 local farms and specialize in fresh vegetables.
Cox Cafe
Owner David Cox says their food is like how your grandmother or your mother cooked it when you were growing up, and he learned from his mother. They serve up macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, and other foods at their location on Lower Poplar Street.
