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Susan Marquez
When Steven Sahler wanted to open a restaurant, he went to his father
to see if he would help financially. “I expected him to say no, but instead he
asked me to tell him more about what I had planned.” Steven explained his
concept for a burger joint that would appeal to all ages. “I wanted it to be a
place where people could go on dates, but also a place where kids would be
welcomed.” His dad liked the idea and supported Steven’s restaurant.
He named his place Burgers and Blues and opened the doors to the
public in April 2010 in Centre Park, off County Line Road in Ridgeland.
When thinking of a name for his new restaurant, Steven immediately
thought of the blues. “Mississippi is known for the blues, and I imagined
blues music playing in the restaurant. Besides, burgers and blues just
naturally go together.”
The business took off, and over time, it evolved, with menu items
added, as well as a patio addition. “The patio was so popular, we put a
roof on it. People really liked what we were doing.”
Hometown RANKIN • 55