Classic Eats is a series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. The Hollywood Cafe in Tunica Resorts, also known as Robinsonville, Mississippi is as much a part of legend here as blues artists. It was referenced in the famous song "Walking in Memphis" by musician Mark Cohn, who has his own wall of … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: The Hollywood Cafe
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Classic Eats: Blue and White Restaurant
Classic Eats is a series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. Originally a 1920s gas station, the Blue and White Restaurant is a favorite of visitors and locals in Tunica, Mississippi looking for a hearty meal. Many of the employees have been with the restaurant for decades and work alongside … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Blue and White Restaurant
Classic Eats: Antoine’s Restaurant
New Orleans, Louisiana has a number of old-school restaurants from the city's very early days. Generations of locals have dined there with their families and Antoine's is one such eatery. The restaurant just celebrated its 175th birthday in 2015 and is the oldest continuously family-owned restaurant in the United States. It started as home cooking, staffed by French and German … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Antoine’s Restaurant
Classic Eats: Fertitta’s Delicatessen
Fertitta's is an Italian-style delicatessen in Shreveport, Louisiana that has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been feeding hungry locals for over 50 years. Sam Fertitta, a second-generation Italian, opened it as a grocery store with a deli counter and it has been family-run ever since. His daughter now runs it. The item that made … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Fertitta’s Delicatessen
Classic Eats: Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar
Classic Eats is a new series about old-school and beloved Southern dining establishments. Do you have suggestions? Leave them in the comments. Acme Oyster House may get all the glory, but it's Felix's that is a local favorite in New Orleans. The restaurant and oyster bar have been feeding hungry visitors for over 70 years. The interior resembles more of a diner, but the … [Read more...] about Classic Eats: Felix’s Restaurant and Oyster Bar
