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This Jacksonville barbecue institution has been serving ribs, chicken for more than 60 years
Read full article: This Jacksonville barbecue institution has been serving ribs, chicken for more than 60 yearsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – When it comes to Black business legacy, Jenkins Quality Barbecue may be one of the oldest Black family-owned restaurants in Jacksonville. “When then other kids went out to play or the movies on Saturdays, I came to Jenkins Barbecue to work,” Meltonia Jenkins recalled. “Back then, Jenkins Quality Barbecue was segregated. Jenkins Quality Barbecue (WJXT)After segregation ended, the business grew. “We basically have takeout and drive-through, so when COVID-19 struck, we didn’t have to worry about sit-in,” Meltonia Jenkins said.