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Florence Jones has been running this soul food joint for 67 years. She's known for her Yam Fried Chicken, a dish she created. To make it, Florence coats fried chicken in a candied yam sauce, and serves the chicken with a side of yams and stewed collard greens. Another standout is the Fried Pork Ribs. Special Dishes: Fried Pork Ribs, Yam Fried Chicken

After 70 years in business, Florence's Restaurant is getting the recognition it deserves, and the sharecroppers' daughter from Boley is too.

Owner Florence Kemp says a friend once told her she started the iconic restaurant with "two chickens and a prayer."