Abe's Bar-B-Q
Clarksdale, Mississippi
90 years is a long time for any business to stay in operation — so you know when a place is approaching that milestone, it must be doing something right. So it is with Abe's Bar-B-Q, a Mississippi Delta staple since 1924. Situated at the crossroads of Highways 61 and 49, this humble restaurant operates a barbecue pit, but likes to finish its ribs, pork, and beef on the stove top, adding even more juiciness. Also on the menu are the expected sides — fries, beans, and slaw — along with not-so-expected tamales and chili cheeseburgers, both of which are surprisingly great considering they're not even touted on the aging sign outside.
Photos: Southern Foodways Alliance
