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By Kevin Boozer
Contributing Writer
Co-owner Chris Wilbanks prepares my Old South Burger while Ralph Rose cooks up fries.
On Friday I stopped by Big Willie’s Grill on Main Street Whitmire and had an outstanding supper. It was my first time in this family-friendly, sit - down restaurant, so I asked the owners, Chris and Charlie Wilbanks, what they recommended. Chris said I should try the Old South Burger, a hamburger topped with homemade jalapeno pimento cheese, tomato, and bacon. I had the Old South Basket that included fries and slaw. The burger had a hint of spiciness and good jalapeno cheese flavor, and it was “hot off the grill” as advertised.
Named after Chris’s father whose nickname is Big Willie, this smoke-free restaurant is open Thursday through Saturday from 4:00 to 10:00. Charlie came up with most of the items on the menu that includes specialty burgers, wings, salads, a 6 oz. rib eye steak sandwich, and chicken strips among other items. Appetizers include Wolverine Paws (fried dill pickles) and Big Willie Fries (a heap of fries covered with chili, a blend of cheeses and jalapeno peppers served with ranch dressing). Beverages served are tea, beer, soft drinks, and wine coolers.
For the rest of the story, see this week’s Whitmire News.
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