Big Bon Bodega, an award-winning neighborhood eatery and community gathering place featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” recently relaunched Miss Sophie’s restaurant at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force at 175 Bourne Ave. in Pooler, Ga., serving classic, Southern-style lunch favorites.

Miss Sophie’s is now open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering expanded Saturday hours for the first time. In response to customer demand, the restaurant also offers online ordering for pickup or delivery through Toast Online or UberEats.

The daily hot bar at Miss Sophie’s includes a freshly prepared selection of Southern-inspired classics, including Fried Chicken, BBQ Pulled Pork and Beef Pot Roast as well as rotating daily specials like Sophie’s Meatloaf, Chicken and Dumplings, Country Fried Steak and more. Popular seasonal sides include green beans, creamed corn, sweet potato crunch, mac & cheese, black-eyed peas and mashed potatoes with gravy. Daily desserts include Banana Pudding, Peach Cobbler and freshly baked pies.

Miss Sophie’s is now owned and operated by Big Bon Bodega founder Kay Heritage and Partner/Executive Chef Shahin Afsharian, joining popular Big Bon Bodega locations in Savannah, Ga. and Pooler, Ga. The award-winning restaurant serves a full Southern-inspired menu daily, including Miss Sophie’s popular Southern Fried Chicken, with the same friendly staff who local residents know and love.

“We’re incredibly honored to serve Miss Sophie’s longtime customers in Pooler and to prepare fresh, delicious Southern comfort food for local residents, people who work in the Pooler area and visitors to the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum,” said Kay Heritage, founder of Big Bon Bodega. “We warmly welcome everyone to stop by Miss Sophie’s to enjoy a classic Southern-style meal, Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.”

Miss Sophie’s was originally founded by Hazelhurst, Ga. native Teri Bell and her late husband, Steve, in 2006 and is known for serving signature Southern comfort food, from fried chicken to homemade banana pudding. The restaurant recently underwent a re-brand and boasts a fresh, modern logo that reflects Miss Sophie’s new focus, energy and vitality.

In addition to assuming ownership of Miss Sophie’s, Big Bon Bodega has also moved its production kitchens in Savannah and Pooler to Miss Sophie’s, freeing up additional seating for customers at both locations. Having a central hub for food preparation will help Big Bon grow and expand throughout the region, meeting the needs of customers throughout the area.

Under the leadership of Founding Partner Kay Heritage and Partner/Executive Chef Shahin Afsharian, Big Bon Bodega has earned national acclaim for its small-batch, handcrafted menu items using high-quality, non-GMO ingredients as well as unbleached flour, local honey and healthy ingredients. The company’s open, inviting atmosphere and innovative culinary creativity have captivated audiences across the country, earning exposure on “Good Morning America” and in national media including Condé Nast Traveler and United Airlines’ Hemispheres magazine.

To learn more about Miss Sophie’s, please visit misssophiesmp.com.