Algoma
Algoma, MS · Food & Drink
reflector-online.com
Coffee and pumpkins: Ways to welcome the fall season
As Starkville finally makes its long-awaited transition into autumn, it is only fitting to fully embrace the new season. After a seemingly endless summer, campus is slowly transforming from lush greens to vibrant reds and yellows. Football season has kicked off, days are beginning to shorten and the weather is slowly but surely cooling off.
Yahoo!
Brooks Grocery ownership changes, name and staff remain
TUPELO – Brooks Grocery has a new owner, but everything else will stay the same, including its name. The family owned grocery store that opened its doors 16 years ago in Iuka was recently acquired by Bowling Green, Kentucky-based Houchens Food Group Inc., for an undisclosed sum. Houchens operates more than 400 retail grocery, convenience, hardware stores and quick service restaurants across 15 states. Among its portfolio are more than 100 Food Giant stores in eight states.
whatnow.com
Hallberg’s Headed to Starkville
A Starkville hospitality MVP is getting ready to launch his next venture. Eric Hallberg, the driving force behind departed but beloved favorites like Cappe’s Steakhouse and The Breakfast Club, is bringing a new concept called Hallberg’s to the neighborhood, with plans to open later this year, reports The Dispatch.
takingthekids.com
This Tiny Mississippi Lunch Counter Still Serves Cheap Plate Lunches, Fresh Rolls, And A Dessert Case Families Love
Hunger hit hard halfway through a slow Mississippi road trip, and the plan was simple: find something cheap, hot, and fast. What turned up instead was a tiny downtown lunch counter with paper menus, fresh rolls, and a dessert case big enough to make anyone forget the original plan. It...
cstoredecisions.com
Sprint Mart Modernizes Stores With Travel Plaza Upgrades and Foodservice Focus
The Mississippi-based chain is investing in raze-and-rebuild projects, remodels and expanded amenities to elevate the customer experience and support continued growth. A major focus for Ridgeland, Miss.-based Sprint Mart today is the modernization of its legacy stores, aligning them with current customer expectations while creating space for foodservice offerings. Occasionally that means a full tear down and rebuild to accommodate an upscale design with extensive amenities.
everafterinthewoods.com
This Tiny Mississippi Burger Stand Has Locals Coming Back For Burgers And Shakes
Tiny burger stands have one unfair advantage. They know exactly what they’re good at. This little Mississippi spot has been keeping locals happy with the kind of combo that does not need a sales pitch. Hot burgers. Cold shakes. Fries on the side. Done. And honestly, there is something...
Neshoba Democrat
Ratcliff serves up some family favorites
Andrea Ratcliff enjoys cooking with loud music playing, plenty of space in the kitchen, and a family ready to enjoy the finished meal. “I like to cook with loud music and nobody under my feet,” she said. Ratcliff learned much of what she knows about cooking by watching her...
fastfoodclub.com
9 Mississippi Barbecue Joints That Have Kept Locals Coming Back For Generations
Mississippi takes its smoked meats seriously, and some of the best spots in the state have been feeding the same families for decades. From the Delta down to Natchez and out into the hill country, these barbecue joints have earned regular customers who plan road trips around them. Some are...
whatnow.com
Kosciusko Getting a Taste of a Chicken Heavy Hitter
One of the hotter tickets in the fast-casual chicken market is working on a new North Mississippi home. Brother Alan and Eddie Gant are applying their considerable hospitality knowledge to bringing Zaxbys to Kosciusko in the next couple of years, reports Franchising.com. The ink on the franchise agreement is still...
fastfoodclub.com
People Travel From Across Mississippi For Breakfast At This Beloved Small-Town Diner
Some restaurants build a following that stretches far beyond their own zip code, and this one in a lively college town has earned a name people repeat with a knowing grin. Folks make the drive from all corners of the state, chasing hand-cut truffle fries, creative burgers, and a warm hometown feel that keeps tables full on game weekends and quiet weeknights alike.
reflector-online.com
The Ranch brings Southern flavors, hospitality to Starkville
A new restaurant from the team behind 44 Prime has opened its doors in Starkville. Led by executive chef Jeff Thornsberry, The Ranch, located on Poor House Road, brings Southern cuisine and hospitality to its menu and dining experience. Thornsberry and his business partners opened The Ranch after the closing...
Fast Casual
Zaxbys signs 2 franchise agreements to expand in Mississippi
Zaxbys has signed two franchise agreements with brothers Alan and Eddie Gant to bring the Atlanta-based chicken chain to Winona and Kosciusko, Mississippi. The family backed team plans to open the Winona location within the next year, followed by the Kosciusko restaurant about a year later. The two agreements will...
reflector-online.com
A student’s guide to cheap drinking: Barker’s list of District deals
The Cotton District is a popular spot in Starkville for students and other citizens to eat, visit, shop, and, when the sun goes down, drink. The Cotton District has a few bars that have become Starkville favorites for their atmosphere and drinks alone. However, since most frequent visitors are students looking to save money, I am on the hunt for the bar that gives you the most bang for your buck.
takingthekids.com
This Mississippi Dessert Shop Serves Unlimited Scoops Of Ice Cream For One Sweet Price
Ice cream defined my childhood, and I bet it did the same for most of you. A big scoop is reason enough for a big smile, and this Mississippi shop clearly understands that. Ice cream here gets scooped generously, with no limit on how many flavors guests want to try. Nothing sits out long enough to lose its texture or flavor throughout the day.