The Remedy

Last Friday I went to lunch with my cousin Mike from North Carolina. I haven't seen him in about a dozen years. I was afraid he wouldn't recognize me because I'm twice the weight now as I was when he last saw me. But I needn't have worried because so is he.

Mike was traveling with his friend Dj from Brazil. Dj didn't talk much but he sure could pack away the food! One of those scrawny types that can eat like he has a hollow leg and never gain a pound. Wild Bill came along too, and we met at the Remedy.

The Remedy is a home-cooking type place right on Old US-27 in Harrison. It has a ramp leading from the left side of the parking lot to the front door, but the landing at the top is rather small. Tricky for me and my rolling walker; I wouldn't want to attempt it alone in a wheelchair. Coming up the ramp, one must face left to enter the outer door, then once inside turn left again to enter the dining area. Easy for most people but difficult to maneuver pushing a wheelchair. So probably not the best place to bring Gramps for lunch.

The burgers were big and sloppy but juicy and tasty. I had one that featured bacon and cheddar cheese, Mike had an olive burger, Dj had a chili burger and I forget what Bill ordered but he asked for "everything except tomato" on it. I was disappointed to find that their onion rings are no longer the big thick "real" rings but instead were skinny, overcooked chopped onions formed in a ring shape. Live and learn, I guess.

I have never used the restrooms since The Remedy is so close to home so I'm remiss. We sat in the second dining room so I could park my walker in a corner out of everyone's way, so that was comfortable and easy, at least. Bottom line:  for the same type of food, go a block south and take Gramps to the S & R Diner.