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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Small Town Saturday: Tunica, MS
Tunica, Mississippi is a town of less than 2,000 people south of Memphis, Tennessee. Formerly known as one of the poorest parts of the United States, Tunica has been completely changed thanks to the rise of the gaming industry in 1990. There is a small downtown area, which is home to a few shops and restaurants as well as some Blues Trail markers. There's also the area … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Tunica, MS
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
Visiting the Gateway to the Blues Museum in Tunica
The Gateway to the Blues Museum opened in February 2015 in Tunica, Mississippi along the Mississippi Blues Trail. It serves as a true gateway to the blues trail, which starts in Memphis and runs through Clarksdale and onward to Vicksburg. Located next to the Tunica visitor's center, the museum was years in the making, made possible with the support of local … [Read more...] about Visiting the Gateway to the Blues Museum in Tunica