"Hoosier sure know how to fry chicken. The crust on Byrd's pulls away in large, luscious strips."
Michael Stern
"Note the large nugget of pork at the heart of this serving of full-flavored greens."
Michael Stern
"Word to the wise: if you get sugar cream pie, ask someone behind the counter to warm it up for you. Cool, it's sticky; warm, it's heaven."
Michael Stern
""I figured the cafeteria line would be almost a third as long as a football field," Jonathan Byrd wrote. "I was thinking about what could well be the world's largest cafeteria.""
Michael Stern
"For us, looking at the brilliant-colored Jell-Os in a cafeteria line is like browsing among precious gems at Harry Winston. The dark ones in this picture are grape flavor."
Michael Stern
"Our kind of salads! In the foreground: carrot-raisin-marshmallow; in the back: creamy peas."
Michael Stern
"A serving of caramel bread pudding. One of about two dozen irresistible desserts along the Jonathan Byrd cafeteria line."
Michael Stern
"Roast beef is carved to order. Then choose from a few dozen side dishes to go with it. Of course, we'll take mashed potatoes every time."
Michael Stern
"We find the experience of going through a good cafeteria line absolutely thrilling."
Michael Stern
"A buttermilk drop biscuit: farm baking at its best. It's rich and crumbly, good to eat along with any meat or to crumble atop a serving of vegetables. "
Michael Stern
"Jonathan Byrd is gone, but his religious perspective continues to infuse the dining experience."
Michael Stern
"Take your pick of corn muffins, sweet or regular."
Michael Stern
"A vista of victuals. Trays are large at Byrd's cafeteria, but never large enough to hold everything I want to eat."
Michael Stern
"Very cheesy mac n cheese. You can request crustier areas of the casserole, too."
Michael Stern
