Mildred's Big City Food
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | Micanopy, Florida (1994) |
Key people | Russell and Nancy Baum |
| Website | mildredsbigcityfood |
Mildred's Big City Food is a restaurant in Micanopy, Florida, within the greater Gainesville area.
History
Opened around 1994 as Mildred's Cottage Gourmet in Micanopy, owners Russell and Nancy Baum relocated the restaurant to Gainesville in 1998.[1] The restaurant is named after the character played by Joan Crawford in Mildred Pierce.[2]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the owners of the restaurant worked with local advocacy groups to donate food and deliver meals.[3]
Menu
Their dishes often include regional specialties such as tripletail. Sides include North Florida okra, chestnut, turnip, melon and persimmon.[4] Wine dinners have been offered.[5]