Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Juneteenth meals feature foods connecting cooking traditions of the African Diaspora. African American pit masters displayed their barbecue skills while women cooklovingly created side dishes such as greens and black eye peas that represented prosperity and good fortune. Summer fruits and flowers in shades of red are a special highlight during Juneteenth.
It is with this in mind that Five Sisters’ Chef Josh Rich is once again offering a selection of Juneteenth features adaptations to honor African American contributions to America’s culinary tradition and celebrating Juneteenth, the day all Americans were made free. Five Sisters’ Blues Café will offer the following at both lunch and dinner service on Thursday, June 19 through Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Featured Cocktail:
Uncle Nearest Passion Fruit Mule
Uncle Nearest whiskey, fresh lime juice, passion fruit juice, and crisp ginger beer
Featured Dishes:
Appetizer:
Southern Catfish Bites
Southern fried catfish, soaked in buttermilk, Louisiana hot sauce, and seasoned corn meal, fried crispy, golden brown
Entrée:
Barbeque Fried Ribs
Fried ribs with house made barbeque sauce drizzled on top with bacon and sausage fried cabbage, served with a summer succotash
Dessert:
Southern Sweet Red Velvet Cake