Have you been to Mug and Mason yet, a delicious restaurant in Jefferson City? You should. And not just because the food is amazing. But because it also tells a story. It’s like if your taste buds could trace flavors through time. In this case, it’s a hearty confluence of Scottish and Southern cooking. Whether you live here, work here, or are even just passing through, if you want some outstanding comfort food, make time for Mug and Mason.
Southern Roots
Southern food tells the story of our history. In fact, many different cultures have contributed to the region’s tables and menus, starting with Native Americans. Grits, cornbread, succotash, and fried green tomatoes can all traces their origins to Native American cuisine. And of course, the impact of African American culinary contributions cannot be overstated. In addition, immigrants from all around the globe have heavily influence Southern cuisine. A melting pot of cultures have all played a part to form what we call Southern food, and at Mug and Mason, it’s easy to taste the mark Scottish and Irish immigrants have left on Southern cooking.
Scottish Heritage
According to some estimates, one in five Tennesseans can trace their ancestry back to Scotland. As people arrived in Tennessee from Scotland, they brought cherished recipes with them – recipes that were handed down from generation to generation and incorporated into local culture. Mugs and Mason tells that history through their menu and, like we said, it’s absolutely delicious.
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The Menu
If you haven’t been to Mug and Mason, go. If you have, perhaps it’s time for a return trip. We’d like to share some favorite menu items for your next visit. First, if you’re going for breakfast, go hungry. Because the Full Scottish Breakfast is absolutely amazing. Heading over for lunch? Don’t miss the Chicken and Dumplings. But there are many more options to taste. Check out the entire breakfast and lunch menus on their web site to see them all.
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