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Blue Biscuit: A Mecca of Delta History BY JULIAN BRUNT
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he Deep South is famous for some pretty interesting and unique establishments. Sometimes it’s the locally owned gas station that also sells amazing cheeseburgers or po’boys. If it’s a music venue and bar, then it just might be a famous juke joint. And if it’s just a bar, then we might call it a dive. But there’s one place in the Mississippi Delta that covers all the bases and, in my opinion, is the coolest hang out in the state. The Blue Biscuit is in Indianola, one of my favorite Delta towns. It’s a small town with just 12,000 good souls, and one of those good souls was B.B. King, the King of the Blues. The museum dedicated to his career is just across the street from the Blue Biscuit and draws thousands of visitors from around the world. The museum is one of the reason the Blue Biscuit is as cool as it is. You are just as likely to meet someone from Australia there as
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you are a Delta farmer or local attorney. It’s a customer mix like no other place around. The Blue Biscuit is a well-attended local bar, a famous music venue, specializing in Delta blues, has a good size dance floor and a great restaurant. So, no matter what you are in the mood for, hanging out with friends, or sampling some great Delta pulled pork, this is the spot. Trish Berry is the owner and chef and man oh man, does she have credentials. Not only was she a friend of B.B.’s, but she was also Morgan Freeman’s personal chef for years. You won’t find a more qualified chef around. Her menu is extensive and includes a great selection of starters, like fried green tomatoes and a seafood tower, house made barbecue on nachos and even stunningly good onion rings. This place is famous for over-the-top Delta favorites, including 72-hour pulled pork, some innovative burgers, Delta catfish, pasta and fresh seafood.
