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10/15/2026

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ”ฅ FOOD DONE RIGHT IN RADCLIFF! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ

PULL UP to Eat at the Spot for the REAL DEAL! ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ’จ

That JERK CHICKEN PLATE is CRAZY! ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ Smoky, juicy, perfectly charred jerk chicken + tender cabbage ๐Ÿฅฌ + fluffy peas and rice ๐Ÿš๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ = PURE ISLAND COMFORT! The flavors are FANTASTIC and AUTHENTIC, straight from Jamaica to Kentucky! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ

And don't sleep on that SPICY BEEF HAND PIE ๐ŸฅŸ๐Ÿ”ฅ - flaky, golden crust stuffed with that well-seasoned, peppery beef! Perfect heat! ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Veteran-owned, great prices $10-$20, huge portions, and the staff is pure family vibes! ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ“ Eat at the Spot - 865 S Dixie Blvd, Radcliff, KY 40160

๐Ÿ•’ HOURS:
Mon 11:30AM-6:30PM
Tue 11:30AM-6:30PM
Wed-Fri 11:30AM-7:30PM
Sat 12:30PM-6:30PM
Sun Closed

Tag somebody who needs this plate! ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ
Delivery + Takeout available! ๐Ÿ›ต๐Ÿ’จ

10/12/2026

POV: You find the best seafood plate in E-Town from a FOOD TRUCK ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿฆ

Old School Flavor Wagon DID NOT MISS! ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Seafood Plate = 10/10 crispy ๐Ÿ’ฏ
Fish Tacos = elite ๐ŸŒฎ
Chuck Wagon = messy, meaty, perfect ๐Ÿฅช

Go FOLLOW them - @ Old School Flavor Wagon - so you don't miss where they park next!

Follow .experienced.eater + Britten McDowell for more KY food finds! ๐Ÿ‘‡

Which one you making first???  Tell us in the comments ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡Easy Slow Cooker Sandwiches RecipesSlow Cooker Brisket Recip...
10/08/2026

Which one you making first??? Tell us in the comments ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡

Easy Slow Cooker Sandwiches Recipes

Slow Cooker Brisket Recipe
Ingredients
- 3โ€“4 lb beef brisket
- 1 cup beef broth
- ยฝ cup barbecue sauce
- ยผ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ยฝ tsp salt
Serves: 8 | Cook Time: 8โ€“10 hours on LOW or 5โ€“6 hours on HIGH
How to Make: Trim the brisket, leaving a thin layer of fat, and season with smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Place it fat-side up in a 6-quart slow cooker. Whisk together the beef broth, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce, then pour around and over the brisket. Cover and cook on LOW (about 190โ€“200ยฐF/88โ€“93ยฐC) for 8โ€“10 hours or HIGH (about 280โ€“300ยฐF/138โ€“149ยฐC) for 5โ€“6 hours, until fork-tender and the center reaches at least 195ยฐF (91ยฐC) for easy shredding. Rest for 10 minutes, shred or slice against the grain, then return the meat to the cooking juices and toss well before serving on buns.

Slow Cooker Rodeo Sloppy Joes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) baked beans
- ยฝ cup barbecue sauce
- ยผ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ยฝ tsp garlic powder
- ยฝ tsp black pepper
- 6 hamburger buns
Serves: 6 | Cook Time: 4โ€“5 hours on LOW or 2โ€“3 hours on HIGH
How to Make: Brown the ground beef and diced onion in a skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is fully cooked, then drain excess grease. Transfer to the slow cooker and stir in the baked beans, barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, chili powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cover and cook on LOW (about 190โ€“200ยฐF/88โ€“93ยฐC) for 4โ€“5 hours or HIGH (about 280โ€“300ยฐF/138โ€“149ยฐC) for 2โ€“3 hours, stirring once if convenient, until thick and flavorful. If the mixture is too loose, uncover for the final 20โ€“30 minutes. Spoon generously onto toasted hamburger buns and serve hot.

Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ยฝ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp apple c***r vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ยฝ tsp black pepper
- ยฝ tsp salt
- 6โ€“8 hamburger buns
Serves: 6โ€“8 | Cook Time: 5โ€“6 hours on LOW or 3โ€“4 hours on HIGH
How to Make: Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper and arrange it in the slow cooker. Whisk together the barbecue sauce, chicken broth, apple c***r vinegar, and brown sugar, then pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on LOW (about 190โ€“200ยฐF/88โ€“93ยฐC) for 5โ€“6 hours or HIGH (about 280โ€“300ยฐF/138โ€“149ยฐC) for 3โ€“4 hours, until the chicken reaches 165ยฐF (74ยฐC) and pulls apart easily. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, return it to the sauce, and stir well. Cook uncovered or with the lid slightly ajar for another 10โ€“15 minutes if you want a thicker sauce, then pile onto toasted buns.

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, cubed
- ยฝ cup ranch dressing
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1ยฝ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ยฝ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 6โ€“8 hamburger buns
Serves: 6โ€“8 | Cook Time: 5โ€“6 hours on LOW or 3โ€“4 hours on HIGH
How to Make: Place the chicken in the slow cooker and season with ranch seasoning, garlic, onion powder, and black pepper. Arrange the cream cheese over the chicken, add the ranch dressing, cover, and cook on LOW (about 190โ€“200ยฐF/88โ€“93ยฐC) for 5โ€“6 hours or HIGH (about 280โ€“300ยฐF/138โ€“149ยฐC) for 3โ€“4 hours, until the chicken reaches 165ยฐF (74ยฐC) and shreds easily. Shred the chicken directly in the cooker, then stir thoroughly until the cream cheese and cooking juices form a creamy sauce. Fold in the cheddar and most of the bacon, cover for another 10โ€“15 minutes until melted, then finish with the remaining bacon and green onions and serve on toasted buns.

Slow Cooker French Onion Sloppy Joes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ยฝ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 6 hamburger buns
Serves: 6 | Cook Time: 5โ€“6 hours on LOW or 3โ€“4 hours on HIGH
How to Make: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the onions, and cook for 8โ€“10 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles, then drain excess grease. Transfer everything to the slow cooker and stir in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, thyme, and black pepper. Cover and cook on LOW (about 190โ€“200ยฐF/88โ€“93ยฐC) for 5โ€“6 hours or HIGH (about 280โ€“300ยฐF/138โ€“149ยฐC) for 3โ€“4 hours. Mix the cornstarch with water, stir it into the beef during the final 15โ€“20 minutes, and cook until the juices thicken. Spoon onto toasted buns, top generously with provolone, and let the hot filling melt the cheese before serving.
Recipe made by: Easy Steps Recipes

Poll: Which of these is your non-spaghetti/taco/burger ground beef go-to?A) Shepherd's Pie / Cottage PieB) Chili (just c...
10/06/2026

Poll: Which of these is your non-spaghetti/taco/burger ground beef go-to?
A) Shepherd's Pie / Cottage Pie
B) Chili (just chili, no spaghetti underneath!)
C) Salisbury Steak
D) Something entirely different (tell us in the comments!)

Chili... wait for it. With cinnamon rolls! ๐Ÿ˜ฒ Have you EVER had this iconic combo?! ๐Ÿคฏ This is a MAJOR fall favorite for m...
10/04/2026

Chili... wait for it. With cinnamon rolls! ๐Ÿ˜ฒ Have you EVER had this iconic combo?! ๐Ÿคฏ This is a MAJOR fall favorite for me! Was this a beloved (or dreaded ๐Ÿ˜‚) school lunch in your day? ๐Ÿค” Give me all your honest thoughts! I might even throw a PB & honey sandwich in the mix... don't tempt me! ๐Ÿฏ ๐Ÿคฃ Spill the beans (or the chili) in the comments! ๐Ÿ‘‡

All 12 are sitting at the counter. Same price. Youโ€™re taking one home. Which number?
10/02/2026

All 12 are sitting at the counter. Same price. Youโ€™re taking one home. Which number?

10/01/2026

Craving pure Kentucky nostalgia? ๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ”ฅ

โ€‹71 years of heritage. Family BBQ roots back to the 1930s. Harned Drive-In in Paducah, KY is serving up the absolute best award-winning Southern barbecue! ๐Ÿ†

โ€‹Iโ€™ve been coming here since I was 5 years old, and over 40 years later, it still hits the exact same. Hereโ€™s the legendary drive-in order:

โ€‹๐Ÿฅช Smoky Barbecue Sandwich

๐Ÿฅช The Iconic Chuck Wagon

๐Ÿง… Crispy Onion Rings

๐Ÿฅค Old-School Milkshake

โ€‹If youโ€™re anywhere near Western Kentucky, this spot is a MUST.

โ€‹๐Ÿ‘‡ Comment your ultimate order: BBQ Sandwich or Chuck Wagon?

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09/30/2026

๐Ÿšš NEW LOCATION ALERT, RADCLIFF! ๐Ÿ“โœจ

โ€‹Weโ€™re trying out a brand new spot this week, and we need your feedback to help make it permanent! Come grab dinner, support local eats, and let us know what you think of this location!

โ€‹๐Ÿ“ Where: Corner of DeerHaven Rd & 31W (Radcliff)

๐Ÿ“… When: Wednesday, September 30th | 4:00 PM โ€“ 7:00 PM

โ€‹๐Ÿ”ฅ FEATURED LINEUP:

๐Ÿ” Sonny Boys Backyard

โ˜• Sunny Girl's Cafe

๐ŸŒบ Papa Haoles

๐Ÿฅจ Oktober Feast

โ€‹Good food, good people, stronger community. See you there! ๐Ÿ‘‹

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โ€‹Key Words: Radcliff KY, Food Truck Night, DeerHaven Rd & 31W, Local Eats, Kentucky Foodies, Sonny Boys Backyard, Sunny Girl's Cafe, Papa Haoles, Oktober Feast, Community Event.

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