Have you ever driven an hour or so for a good meal? I’m not talking about for a night away somewhere or even just stopping by a favorite spot when in a certain town. I’m talking about having the desire to go to one very specific restaurant just for dinner, even though it’s not local.

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I’m feeling that way right now about Opal Mae’s. And it’s not just because the Russellville restaurant serves prime rib on Friday nights.

I have to preface this with the comment that I like family style dining. I don’t see it very many places any more, outside of the occasional basket of passed rolls. To find it somewhere as an option or alternative to a buffet is pretty darn cool.

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