"Supper club" restaurant the Statesman is a throwback to an era of hospitality, serving American dishes and a collection of classic cocktails.
This 24-hour chain founded in 1934 is still serving those sirloin burgers and hand-dipped shakes that everyone loves. Don't forget onion rings and the little crock of beans.
Meats here are smoked over post oak, sold market-style, and priced by the half pound: brisket, chopped beef sandwiches, three kinds of sausage, beef ribs, pork ribs, pork shoulder, chicken, and turkey. The five sides, potato salad, cole slaw, pinto beans, mac and cheese, and corn casserole, are sold by the serving as well by the half-pint, pint, and quart. Finish off the meal with warm peach cobbler topped with Blue Bell ice cream or creamy banana pudding. Oh, and the taps are stocked with local brews.
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