Years ago before my fav little Smoky Mountain town became so commercialized there was an all you can eat catfish dinner served.It was a mom and pop locally owned place.

They would bring pinto beans,steak fries and slaw and of course hush puppies to the table as long as you asked for it.The catfish was crispy hot from the deep fryer.Green onions and condiments were on the table when you were seated.Metal plates and Mason jars were standard tableware.

Sadly as the town grew and became a hot vacation destination big chain restaurants moved in and the little places closed.Never have been able to duplicate that fried catfish nor have I had any better anywhere else.