Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19 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 cook lovingly 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 Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Featured Cocktail:
Uncle Nearest Whiskey Sour
Uncle Nearest Whiskey, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and hibiscus
Featured Dishes:
Appetizer:
Grilled Shrimp and Sausage Skewers
With bell peppers and onions
Entrée:
Fried Mullet
Served on top of creamy red beans and rice
Dessert:
Grilled pound cake with fresh berries and whipped cream
Five Sisters’ Blues Cafe, located at 421 West Belmont, on the corner of Belmont and DeVilliers, home to the Mississippi Blues Marker Trail, is a restaurant built on some of Pensacola’s deepest history right in the heart of historic, downtown Pensacola. The reconstruction of the old Gussie’s Record Shop heralds the reawakening of the old Belmont-DeVilliers neighborhood. Featuring good ol’ Southern cuisine with kicks of Creole and Caribbean flair, Five Sisters offers daily blackboard and house specialties, and live music. Hours 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday – Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. Walk-in service only. For more information, please call 850-912-4856 or visit our website, www.fivesistersbluescafe.com.