Months after saying goodbye to Santa Clara, Rhonda Manning and the Gaulden family are back in the kitchen.

This Saturday, Lillie Mae’s BBQ Soul will make its official debut on Meridian Avenue in San Jose’s Willow Glen neighborhood. The grand opening will start at 1 p.m. and feature daylong specials and live music by Jackie Turner & Friends.

Longtime fans — Lillie Mae’s House of Soul Food was first located on Lafayette Street in Santa Clara before relocating to the old Coleman Still site — will find all their old favorites, including fried chicken and catfish, barbecue ribs and hot links, collard greens, hush puppies and sweet potato pie.

The menu is based on recipes that Manning learned as a child from her grandmother, Lillie Mae Gaulden, and her mother, Peggy.

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7 cool Bay Area things to do this weekend “Lillie Mae and Mom would frequently call to Rhonda to grab ingredients from the pantry or fridge — this was their way of saying that class was in session!” Manning and family recall on their website. She went on to graduate from culinary school, then opened a catering business before launching the restaurant.

Details: 910 Meridian Ave.; 408-BBQ-SOUL. www.lilliemaeshouse.com