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A PERRY STAPLE The Oil Lamp A Perry Staple for Home-Cooked Food STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILL OLIVER MANAGING EDITOR
M any would argue that the Oil Lamp Restaurant is a Perry staple for home-cooked food. Restaurant owner Judy Wenger had previous restaurant experience before opening the Oil Lamp and its Peach County predecessor, so she said she took a chance on herself. “I had worked for restaurants before, and I just thought, ‘If I’m going to do this the rest of my life, I might as well do it on my own,’” Wenger said. Moving from a seven-table restaurant not associated with The Oil Lamp to her current establishment that seats 110, Wenger said the journey has been an adventure. Wenger said she was thinking of the future when deciding to make the move to Houston County. “To me, it looked like more potential for growth than what I had in Fort Valley,” Wenger said. The first location for the Oil Lamp was also located on General Courtney Hodges Boulevard, but in a different location for 14 years. The current location was a building that came up in foreclosure, and Wenger jumped on the opportunity around 2009. When asked what sets her restaurant apart from other offerings in Perry, she wanted to vouch for other well-run businesses in the area that also provide great meals. She emphasized that the quality of service is crucial to the Oil Lamp’s identity. She said the menu has remained mostly consistent, but she likes to add something special on occasion. “Recently, I brought back the grilled red trout and the 12 oz. ribeye steak,” Wenger said. “I haven’t had those since COVID, but “ If you love home cooking, this is the spot for you. recently I brought them back, and I think people appreciate that.” She said some of her personal favorites include the roast beef and gravy, which is sold every day. One of her favorite Thursday offerings is turkey and gravy. Her favorite weekly addition is cornbread dressing and cranberry sauce. She said some of her favorite memories over the years have involved getting to know the regular customers and visitors alike. “I’m very humbled by it, and I’m glad that they appreciate the food that I do cook and that they keep coming back,” Wenger added. “I’m very grateful.” The Oil Lamp is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Wednesday hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The restaurant is located at 401 General Courtney Hodges Blvd in Perry. AT HOME IN HOUSTON COUNTY 35 “
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