Adventures in Eating

Ok, so maybe this won't be just about food. Sometimes it's about the experience. A trip to Mt. Airy, NC turns into a step back in time!





The unexpected pleasure of happening onto a cruise-in that you didn't even know was going to be taking place that day.

We wander in and out of the stores along Main Street. Tourists pass by checking out the sights from a mule-drawn wagon. Another option is to take the tour in Andy Griffith's cruiser. Looks like a lot of fun, but I'm not so sure that everybody wants to see the sights from the back of a police car! We stop and fill our bags with sweets at Opie's Candy Store! Enjoying the cool cars that line the street, we make our way to our destination.



Snappy Lunch! (125 N. Main St. Mt. Airy, NC) The only business in Mayberry... I mean, Mt. Airy... that is mentioned by its real name on the Andy Griffith show is definitely worth checking out! Small and often crowded, with regulars and tourists alike, the Snappy Lunch is still a popular spot.

Famous for the pork chop sandwich, this deep fried treat is memorable! And this thing is big!! It hangs out of the bun ready for you to wrap your face around it! Do take the suggestion of chili and slaw on it. Sounded weird to me but tasted darn good! With a bag of chips and a soda, this meal is cheap and tasty!