*Jackson Soul Food opened a third location at Miami International Airport last week.
The restaurant’s roots trace back to 1946, embodying the Black heritage of Miami-Dade County, SimpleFlying reports.
The first location opened in the historic neighborhood of Overtown in Miami-Dade County. The second location is in Opa-Locka, near Miami Gardens. The menu features traditional soul food favorites like fried catfish and chicken, savory mac and cheese, and ribs.
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joined Jackson Soul Food Owner Shirlene Ingraham for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Miami airport on February 20.
“I am so proud to see how Jackson Soul Food has grown to become a thriving minority-owned business over the past 78 years and to now see them open a third location at our county’s largest economic engine,” said Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
“Millions of travelers from all over the world can now enjoy Jackson’s popular soul food and get another taste of what our diverse community has to offer. Being able to celebrate their ribbon-cutting during Black History Month makes this opening even more special.”
Ingraham said: “My team and I are so glad to bring the same family-oriented atmosphere and home-made food to the airport that we offer our guests at our Overtown and Opa-locka locations.
“The opening of our MIA location, along with the Chick-fil-A location, marks an important milestone in my life. I’d like to thank my family and all of our team members for their hard work and dedication.”
SSP America Senior Vice President of Development, Airports, and Airlines John Clark also attended the event, and added: “Opening a local restaurant like Jackson Soul Food is integral to who we are as a company—we’re all about bringing a ‘taste of place’ to passengers.
“It’s an honor to partner with Shirlene and the Jackson team. We’re also incredibly proud to join Miami International Airport and intend to make a positive contribution to the MIA community.”
The new restaurant is inside concourses D and E in the Jackson Square area.
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