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The New York Times named The Mayflower Cafe in Jackson one of the top 50 restaurants in the U.S.
New owners Hunter Evans and Cody McCain took over the 90-year-old landmark in 2024, vowing to preserve its history.
The Mayflower Cafe was the only Mississippi restaurant to make the prestigious list.
Renovations focused on restoring the restaurant to its historical appearance, including raising the ceiling to its original height.
One of the largest media companies in the world has named a Mississippi restaurant among the 50 best places to go in the U.S.
The list puts together some of the most iconic restaurants in the United States and names one of the most iconic restaurants in Jackson as one of those.
The New York Times has named The Mayflower Cafe as one of