“Kiss my grits” was first uttered on TV by Alabama native Polly Holliday when she portrayed the sassy waitress Florence Jean “Flo” Castleberry on the show, “Alice.” But the phrase ...

The series spawned the catchphrase "kiss my grits!" – a chide that's lasted for decades. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The real Mel's Diner, known for its iconic ...

It was there that chef and owner Lonnie Paser introduced me to the Southern dish that has forever changed the way I will enjoy grits. RELATED: An Alabama native made ‘Kiss my grits’ an iconic ...