Scottsville’s so friendly. Or maybe it’s just Clinton Minor who’s friendly. We stopped in his tiny Minor’s Diner, ordered up the Texas beef barbecue sandwich, and settled into an outdoor table with a perfect view of downtown Scottsville. The shaved beef was tangy and sweet, and we enjoyed munching on some totally unpretentious fries on the side. Even better than the sammy was when Clinton came out to chat, as he’s wont to do, about this and that. Classic Scottsville: comfort food and good company.
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