Go to Natchez for some donuts then head north on 61 to Lorman for some fried chicken at the Old Country Store. It was featured on Alton Brown's Feasting on Asphalt a few years ago and after trying it this summer, I can't say I disagree with him about it being the best fried chicken in the world (though Willie Mae's Scotch House in New Orleans might get the nod if you like your chicken to have a little kick).
From there, continue north to Rosedale, MS for some tamales at the White Front Cafe (surprisingly, the area is known for them) and stop for the night in Memphis. Interstate Barbecue is famous and certainly worth a visit, but you absolutely need to get a pork sandwich at Payne's.
The next day, you can loop southward through Oxford, Tuscaloosa and/or Biloxi on your way back to New Orleans.
Last edited by gargamel; 10-15-2012 at 07:31 AM.
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