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Coila, MS · Food & Drink
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Fabulous burgers and wings are hiding in this small MS Delta town
Are these the best hamburgers in Mississippi? That question was recently asked on Facebook by a restaurant in the Mississippi Delta. Given Mississippi's reputation for food , that's a bold question to ask. But according to locals, Southern Satisfaction Restaurant has the burgers to back it up and more. "It's the only place around here that I know of where you can get a homestyle burger ," said Gavin Roberson of Moorhead. "He takes the ground meat and makes the patty himself and the meat isn't frozen. "He makes the food like he's making it for himself or his family or a cookout. You can tell he puts more effort into his food than other places do. I get their cheeseburger with everything on it and bacon. Their bacon is cooked right. He knows how to season burgers really good. It's good every time. I've never had a bad experience there." Southern Satisfaction Restaurant is located in Moorhead. On the off-chance you've never heard of Moorhead, here's little about it. According to the website censusreporter.org , it has a population of just over 1,400 people and has a footprint of 1.3 square miles. It sits in Sunflower County and is
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Leña Pizza & Bagel reopens after trip to Italy lands the Delta spot a Top 50 Pizza award
CLEVELAND, MS - This Delta pizza spot is open for business after taking a trip to Italy - a trip where they were crowned one of the top fifty pizzerias in the world. Leña Pizza & Bagel in Cleveland, previously named 2026 dining destination of the year and one of Food and Wine’s top ten pizzerias, now stands as the 38th best pizzeria in the world.
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Great Ruleville Roast brings food, music and community together
RULEVILLE, Miss. — From axe throwing, basketball and other games to live music, The Great Ruleville Roast brought people together for a weekend of food, fun and community. The festivities got underway Friday night and ended with a fireworks show. Activities continued Saturday, with vendors, food and entertainment filling the event.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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These Mississippi Steakhouses Serve Better Steaks Than Half The Fancy Places In The South
Mississippi has a quiet talent for cooking beef that makes big city chophouses look a little silly. The best steaks in the region come out of small kitchens, old general stores and casino dining rooms along the coast rather than anywhere with valet parking and a beverage list bound in leather.
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Mississippi pizza restaurant ranks among world's Top 50
One of Mississippi's biggest food success stories just earned a new honor. A Cleveland pizza spot was named among the 50 best in the world. The global recognition comes months after it also made a prestigious list of the Top 10 in the U.S. The chef, Marisol Doyle, owner and chef of Leña Pizza + Bagels in Cleveland, also was named among the 50 best pizza chefs in the world earlier this summer. Menu items pair traditional Neapolitan pizza techniques with flavors from the chef's Mexican heritage and Southern food icons from the Mississippi Delta . Looking for a great slice? This restaurant is worth the trip. Mississippi pizza restaurant named among world's Top 50 Leña Pizza + Bagels ranks No. 38 in the world. The 50 Top Pizza list was named in Naples, Italy, on Sept. 15, 2026. “It’s such an honor to be here in Naples for the 50 Top Pizza global event,” said Doyle. “Most pizzerias on the list are based in big metropolitan areas, so it means the world to us to represent our small town of Cleveland, Mississippi. We’re so thankful to 50 Top, our supporters back home, and all the customers who have walked
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Zaxbys Expands Mississippi Footprint with Two Franchise Agreements
Experienced Multi-Unit Operators and Mississippi Natives to Bring Zaxbys to Winona and Kosciusko. September 15, 2026 // Franchising.com // MISSISSIPPI – Zaxbys® has signed two franchise agreements with brothers Alan and Eddie Gant to bring the rapidly growing Georgia-based saucy chicken chain to Winona and Kosciusko, Mississippi. The family-backed team plans to open the Winona location within the next year, and the Kosciusko location approximately one year later.
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Greenwood Market Place In MS Chosen To Host IGA 100th Celebration
Greenwood Market Place in Greenwood, Mississippi, celebrated its community Aug. 21 as one of only five stores in the IGA network selected to host a Community Day Celebration as part of the alliance’s “In It for the Long Haul” campaign commemorating its 100th anniversary. The parking lot...
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Delta Roots Takery and Catering Company Reveals Expansion Plans
This autumn will be a season of growth for a beloved Mississippi eatery. Delta Roots Takery and Catering Company is in growth mode, expanding into the space next door to further serve its devoted customers. The concept will be taking on a familiar but slightly different name to reflect this evolution-Delta Roots Takery & Eatery.
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Jackson restaurants pass latest health inspections
No Jackson-area restaurants or other food facilities received failing health inspection grades during the latest reporting period from the Mississippi State Department of Health . A review of the state's inspection database found no Grade C inspections in District V, which covers the Jackson metropolitan area of Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties, for inspections conducted between Aug. 1 and Aug. 31. A Grade C is considered a failing inspection and is issued when inspectors identify violations that cannot be immediately corrected. Calls to the MSDH seeking comment for this story were not immediately returned. What inspectors look for The Mississippi State Department of Health conducts routine inspections of restaurants, school cafeterias, nursing homes and other food-service establishments. Inspectors evaluate food storage temperatures, employee hygiene, pest control, food preparation practices and overall sanitation. Facilities receive grades ranging from A to C. A Grade C indicates significant violations that could not be corrected during the inspection and requires corrective action by the establishment. Any facility posing an immediate health threat can be closed until conditions are resolved. Health officials note that inspection grades reflect conditions observed at the time of the inspection and are intended to provide consumers with information about food-safety