POOLER, Ga. (WSAV) — Big Bon Bodega, an award-winning restaurant featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” re-launched Miss Sophie’s restaurant Thursday at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, serving classic, Southern-style lunch favorites.
Miss Sophie’s was originally founded by Hazelhurst, Ga. native Teri Bell and her late husband, Steve, in 2006 and is known for serving signature Southern comfort food, from fried chicken to homemade banana pudding. Starting on Jan. 6, 2026, Miss Sophie’s will be owned and operated by Big Bon Bodega founder Kay Heritage and partner/executive chef Shahin Afsharian, joining popular Big Bon Bodega locations in Savannah, Ga. and Pooler, Ga.
“We’re thrilled to expand Teri’s incredible vision for Miss Sophie’s, to honor her impressive legacy in Pooler and to reimagine Southern comfort food,” said Heritage. “We look forward to serving longtime customers and warmly invite area residents to discover the magic of Miss Sophie’s. We love the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force and hope to expose new generations of residents and visitors to this important piece of American history.”
Miss Sophie’s will serve customers Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In 2026, Miss Sophie’s will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will serve a full Southern-inspired menu daily, including Miss Sophie’s popular Southern Fried Chicken. Miss Sophie’s will also offer online ordering for the first time through the Miss Sophie’s website…