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Gay Hawk Restaurant

Gay Hawk Restaurant was established in 1951, was transferred to Lewis Bobo in 1963, and has been passed along to his daughter Terica. She's been working there almost all of her life and wants to keep …

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Gay Hawk Restaurant was established in 1951, was transferred to Lewis Bobo in 1963, and has been passed along to his daughter Terica. She's been working there almost all of her life and wants to keep this historic restaurant operational for years to come. Come in for the delicious Southern lunch buffet which features classic soul food favorites like fried chicken, baked chicken, catfish, spaghetti, sweet potatoes, greens and peach cobbler.

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