“Don’t be a hater, come get the taters” Story by Wil Crews Photos by Hannah Lester
J
oseph Shorter is a vegetarian. The 41-year-old entrepreneur is also the proud co-owner of Opelika’s newest barbecue restaurant, Twice Baked. Located in downtown at 909 S. Railroad Ave, the family-owned restaurant specializes in a variety of smoked meats and, true to its name, twice baked potatoes.
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When customers first arrive, they are greeted with tantalizing messages written on the storefront’s windows. “Don’t be a hater, come get the taters,” could intrigue even the biggest of skeptics. Once customers enter, they notice one oversized, spacious dining room that emits a downhome country cooking atmosphere similar to that of a Cracker Barrel.
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