Classic Restaurants of Montgomery - (American Palate) by Karren Pell & Carole King (Paperback)

About the Book

"Montgomery has a fun and fascinating assortment of restaurants dating back more than two hundred years. Some landmark dining establishments, like Fleming's, are gone, but others, like Chris' Hot Dogs, are still serving their signature dishes. Such notable figures as Hank Williams, Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald, Elvis, Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. have all enjoyed delicious meals in Montgomery. Traditional favorites such as Pop's 'Shake Ice,' the Parkmore's Chicken in a Basket and the Elite's Trout Almondine now take their place alongside new offerings like Chef Eric Rivera's 'Blended Burger.' Local authors Karren Pell and Carole King reveal the culinary treats and the colorful personalities behind the best restaurants in the city."

Book Synopsis

Montgomery has a fun and fascinating assortment of restaurants dating back more than two hundred years. Some landmark dining establishments, like Fleming's, are gone, but others, like Chris' Hot Dogs, are still serving their signature dishes. Such notable figures as Hank Williams, Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald, Elvis, Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. have all enjoyed delicious meals in Montgomery. Traditional favorites such as Pop's Shake Ice, the Parkmore's Chicken in a Basket and the Elite's Trout Almondine now take their place alongside new offerings like Chef Eric Rivera's Blended Burger. Local authors Karren Pell and Carole King reveal the culinary treats and the colorful personalities behind the best restaurants in the city.

Review Quotes

You'll enjoy this ingenious book which captures the spirit of the ages through appreciation of particularly mouthwatering foods once, and indeed still served. Decatur Daily