It's one of those weird things. There's a legendary restaurant that's been around for 60 years and I'm just now putting it on the Tri-State Bucket List.

Why it took me until 2021 to visit the iconic Schnitzelbank Restaurant in Jasper is beyond me. It was one of my parents' favorite places. They'd drive up just to eat without really having anything else to do there. It's that good.

In fact, some of the menu items I remember my mother raving about are still right there; I was served one of them, times two--potato pancakes.

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The Fabulous Food Haul at Schnitzelbank in Jasper

That it took me until 2021 to visit Schnitzelbank in Jasper will have to be a future episode of Unsolved Mysteries. In the meantime, feast your eyes on this tri-state icon and the actual FEAST within.

The Food and Atmosphere at Hawesville's Riverview Restaurant

Riverview Restaurant has been in Hawesville since the 60s. But it has a new owner in 2021 and big changes are coming to the tiny restaurant. We got to go in and sample some of their offerings and check out the incredible view. Oh, and the homemade pie... is... delightful! It's definitely worth a trip to Hawesville to check out this amazing eatery! Visit them on Facebook or just stop in at 2220 Indian Lake Dr, Hawesville, KY, and enjoy.

Kentucky Restaurants and Bars Featured on National Television

Kentucky has been well-represented on a number of television series, and not just on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Check out the list:
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