BENTONIA, Miss. (WJTV) – The Blue Front Café has been named as the top restaurant to try in Mississippi.
A recent ranking found the Blue Front Café as the top local restaurant in the state. The ranking is based off the cuisine, history and importance to the local community.
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“There is a specific kind of magic found in a dining room that has seen decades of Sunday dinners, late-night celebrations and local legends. These aren’t just places to eat; they are the heartbeats of their communities,” said the Only In Your State staff.
Opened in 1948 by Carey and Mary Holmes, the café served as a community hub that offered food, drinks, live Blues music and haircuts. The café also played an important role in the development of the Bentonia School of Blues…