Tucked away on North Main Street in Anderson, South Carolina sits a culinary treasure that locals have been keeping to themselves for far too long.
Mama Penn’s Restaurant doesn’t flaunt itself with flashy signs or trendy decor, but what happens inside those brick walls is nothing short of a Southern food miracle.
The term “meat and three” might sound utilitarian to the uninitiated—a protein and three sides, what’s the big deal?—but in the hands of Mama Penn’s kitchen staff, this humble concept transforms into an art form that would make any grandmother proud.
The restaurant’s exterior gives little hint of the magic happening inside, with its straightforward brick facade and simple signage promising “Real Southern Cooking.”…