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Local eatery discusses social media impact after food reviewer’s visit creates boom in business
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - If he likes it, he’ll tell you, and if he dislikes it, he’ll tell you. But one thing about Lawrence Greene’s food reviews is that they’re never to be taken personally. “I just want everyone to know that I come in...
takingthekids.com
The Mississippi Restaurant Where Peanut Butter And Crackers Remain A Beloved Dining Tradition
The crisp rattle of saltine wrappers echoes across the dining room before any menus even arrive. This legendary Mississippi steakhouse treats a sleeve of crackers and a jar of peanut butter as the ultimate welcome mat. The unusual combination lands on your table the moment you sit down. Grandparents teach...
takingthekids.com
The Small-Town Bakery In Mississippi With A Mouth-Watering Breakfast For Less Than $7 Even In 2026
Seven dollars. A full breakfast. Made from scratch. In 2026, that math belongs in a museum, and yet Victoria Martin is pulling it off every single morning at this little bakery in Meridian, Mississippi. The backstory makes the biscuits taste even better, if that is possible. She started baking at...
WDAM-TV
Local eatery discusses social media impact after food reviewer’s visit creates boom in business
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - If he likes it, he’ll tell you, and if he dislikes it, he’ll tell you. But one thing about Lawrence Greene’s food reviews is that they’re never to be taken personally. “I just want everyone to know that I come in...
thelocalpalate.com
Taste Layers of History in This Mississippi Dessert
In the center of Meridian, Mississippi, is Jean’s American Eatery, a long-standing restaurant known for serving Southern food built on familiar dishes like fried chicken, turkey and dressing, pork chops, and a range of sides. It’s changed ownership a few times since it opened more than five decades ago, but the menu still follows the structure of a traditional meat-and-three that the original owner, Jean Bullock, created. But at Jean’s, the homemade desserts carry equal weight to the savory items on the menu.
breezynews.com
Phillip M’s at Pearl River Resort earns Wine Spectator award
Phillip M’s Fine Dining at Pearl River Resort has been honored with a 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award, recognizing the restaurant among the world’s top destinations for wine. Phillip M’s received the Best of Award of Excellence, an honor given to restaurants that demonstrate outstanding wine programs with...
kicks96news.com
Phillip M’s at Pearl River Resort earns Wine Spectator award
Phillip M’s Fine Dining at Pearl River Resort has been honored with a 2026 Wine Spectator Restaurant Award, recognizing the restaurant among the world’s top destinations for wine. Phillip M’s received the Best of Award of Excellence, an honor given to restaurants that demonstrate outstanding wine programs with...
twinstates.news
Farmers Market Week shines spotlight on Mississippi's local produce
Farmers Market Week is being recognized across the country this week, encouraging consumers to support local growers and learn more about the benefits of farm-to-table food. At Mathis Produce in Meridian, owner Randy Mathis said more people are seeking healthier alternatives and turning to locally grown fruits and vegetables instead of larger grocery chains.
travelmag.com
People Pull Into This Mississippi Gas Station For Fuel And Leave Talking About The Fried Chicken
You go to a gas station for gas and an occasional snack. But what if that gas station snack is fried chicken?. It may not be something you hear every day. But Mississippi has a way of making you reconsider things you thought you already knew. There is a kitchen...
twinstates.news
Meridian's Third Thursdays return in Sept. with live music, food trucks
The Meridian Council for the Arts has announced the return of "Third Thursdays," a popular outdoor concert and community gathering series at Dumont Plaza. Residents are encouraged to bring their favorite lawn chairs, find a spot on the plaza, and enjoy an evening of live music, local food trucks, and cold drinks. Beverage partners will be on-site serving refreshments throughout the event.
twinstates.news
Meridian restaurant continues tradition that began during World War II
Weidmann's restaurant in Meridian earned some national recognition... For a tradition rooted as far back as World War II. Today, Twin States News stopped by the restaurant to learn more about the history of the tradition.
unearththevoyage.com
This Mississippi Restaurant Has Been Serving Generations of Loyal Customers
There is a steakhouse in Mississippi that people drive over an hour to reach, not because they have to, but because they genuinely want to. It sits off the main road, tucked near an industrial stretch that gives no hint of what waits inside: white tablecloths, leather chairs, and steaks that regulars describe as the best they have ever eaten.
twinstates.news
Meridian restaurant closed until further notice after weekend fire
The Meridian Fire Department was dispatched to Amore Italian Ristorante and Bar on 24th Avenue at 2:18 a.m. Sunday after a fire was reported. Chief Michael Evans told Twin States News the damage the fire caused to the restaurant. "On the third floor around the bathroom is, it was significant...
Only In Your State
Fried Catfish Fans in Mississippi Need to Visit This Nostalgic Spot
When it comes to nostalgic restaurants in Mississippi, there’s an old saying that rings true: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” This certainly applies to the classic fried southern fare, think catfish, hushpuppies, and fried clams, that you’ll find at old roadside seafood joints throughout the South. Folks keep returning to these beloved establishments […]
twinstates.news
National Hamburger Day begins grilling season in Meridian area
Summer is when people get together, enjoy the outdoors, and fire up the grills. National Hamburger Day serves as a kickoff to the outdoor activities. “I just love them. They'd be my favorite thing and one of my favorite meals since I was little,” said D'Marcus Naylor. National Burger...