By Alaina Loughridge - Photos by Wen Mcnally The American Legion I never thought I would be writing the Food Spy on the American Legion, but I did not realize their Thursday night specials are available to everyone, regardless of military service! Well, hey now! I am all about food so Wen and I went to the Legion on their famous Chicken Dinner night! What a treat! There is only the one meal every Thursday, so on this first Thursday, Fried Chicken it was. It consisted of a breast, thigh and a leg, a healthy helping of collards, potato salad and baked beans (wings are also an option if you prefer)! The meal is so huge that it is served in a go box, which saves the trouble to get one as you’re rubbing your belly in sweet satisfaction and wondering who is going to drive you home and put you to bed! The chicken is fried to golden, crispy perfection while still maintaining its juicy insides. The collards are seasoned with just the right amount of meat and fat that makes them true collards versus the northern kind (where they just pretend they know what they are doing). The potato salad is mayo based, but also seasoned so it’s not too mayo ee and those that eat potato salad will know exactly what I am talking about. The baked beans are a perfect mopper upper with your roll and will have you smiling. I had the privilege of meeting the volunteer chefs and they are something special. Working like a well-oiled machine, these boys crank that food out! It was hopping and that food was flying out of that kitchen faster than you could keep up with it. It was a pleasure to meet the entire crew: Ronnie Tatum, Mark Weaver, Ron Vollmer, Archie Lanier, Bill Dowell and Randy Winn are just one big family and you can tell by the general atmosphere of that kitchen. Homey and comfortable; good people cooking good food for their friends and Tybee family – which is everyone! Let’s not forget Jim Boyle, the money collector! He meets and greets and takes the $10 - $12 for your massive meal with a smile and good humor. The Legion started doing their Thursday night dinners in 2013. It was such a huge hit that they kept on keeping on every Thursday. Here is the deal: Dinner is from 5:30 to 7:30 and the First Thursday is Fried Chicken, the Second Thursday is a Country Meal, which is usually Pork Chop or Meat Loaf, the Third Thursday is Fish, the Fourth Thursday is Shrimp, and if we fall in a funky month with five Thursdays, it is International, which means something like Low Country Boil! All these dishes come with their various sides and are $10 - $12. Like I said: EVERYONE is welcome!! The food is excellent, the chefs are happy and the Health Inspector rated the Legion 100%. So, what are you waiting for? Thursday is right around the corner!! The American Legion Post 154 is located at 10 Veterans Drive. For any questions, call 912-786-5356 after 5pm. 10 TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | MAY 2017
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