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Willie Mae's Scotch House
James Beard America's Classic winner famous for its fried chicken. Run by Kerry Seaton Stewart, great-granddaughter of founder Willie Mae Seaton. Open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Named as a Black-owned business by a trusted local source (see source). Hours change, so call or check the website before you go. Know something we should update? Tell us.
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