Kshitiz Shrestha displays a selection of Legends fare.

Southern style catfish breaded with Swamp John’s own recipe and served with homemade tartar sauce. That’s what Swamp John’s Catfish is known for.

George and Vangie Vafinis opened their steak and grilled chicken fine-dining restaurant in the 1956. Their son, Frank, now carries on the tradition, though Vangie, 78, still cooks on special nights.

“Meet’n’eat” is the mantra of the Palace Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop, an old-style soda fountain.

Open since 1918, Trowbridge’s is Florence’s oldest business in its original downtown location, according to third-generation owner Don Trowbridge. Here, Tori Daniel enjoys a meal at the counter.