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    Cruising through many states of America, remnants of eateries of the past can still be found. Travel back to a stage in time with me to rekindle the memories of food franchises and the lost cuisine of bygone days. We can remember the presence of these dining experiences in their heyday long ago, but still etched in moments and recollections.

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    Country Cookin

    Date Established
    Location
    1981
    Roanoke, Virginia

    Description
    This group of restaurants was predominately situated in the southern part of Virginia and in locations near interstate routes. Serving a buffet style and salad bar fare with the first one of the chains made available by Roger Smith in Roanoke, Virginia in 1981. As with other businesses due to the Covid pandemic the restaurants failed to maintain enough income to remain afloat and in October of 2020 all locations closed permanently.