Forest
Forest, MS · Food & Drink
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This Small-Town Mississippi Diner Serves All-American Comfort Food In A Room That Feels Straight Out Of The ’50s
A quiet stretch of highway in southern Mississippi hides a little counter-and-booth spot where the walls have barely changed in decades and the coffee cups never seem to run empty. Locals wander in before sunrise for biscuits and gravy, then swing back later in the week when steak night rolls around.
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The 5 Mississippi Italian Kitchens Where The Same Families Have Cooked For Decades
Hunger hit hard on a long Mississippi drive, and the plain little building with a glowing sign did not look like much. Then the garlic bread arrived, and so did someone from the family who has run the kitchen for years. Family-run Italian spots like that are a real treat...
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Rusty’s Riverfront Grill Gearing up for Oxford Debut
Vicksburg favorite Rusty’s Riverfront Grill is getting ready to launch a new chapter. The beloved restaurant, helmed by the Larsen family, is headed to Oxford with plans to open next spring, reports Vicksburg News. Operating under the name “Rusty’s Oxford”, the new location will be opening as part of...
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Punkies Dessert Lounge going mobile with addition of food trailer
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Punkies Dessert Lounge is taking its sweet treats on the road after announcing the purchase of a food trailer earlier this week. The expansion marks another step forward for the Vicksburg business as it looks to reach more customers throughout the community. Owner Erin Lawson...
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Boudin And Cajun Seafood Anchor This Jackson, Mississippi Market Stop
Hunger hit hard on a long drive through Mississippi, and the plain building beside the interstate did not look like much at first. Inside, though, steam was rising off bags of crawfish, and a case of boudin sat waiting by the counter. For families who want real Cajun flavors without...
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Larsen family to open Rusty’s in Oxford
VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — The Larsen family is expanding Rusty’s Riverfront Grill with a new location in Oxford, Mississippi. The popular Vicksburg restaurant will soon bring its seafood and coastal-inspired dishes to another part of the state. The new restaurant, named Rusty’s Oxford, will be located at The...
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Every Saturday, Locals Fill This Beloved Jackson Farmers Market For Fresh Produce, Honey, And Homemade Treats
Saturday mornings in Jackson have a very particular rhythm, and it starts early. While plenty of folks are still hitting snooze, a crowd of regulars is already loading up on local honey, sun-ripened tomatoes, farm eggs, and jars of homemade jelly. Some families show up every single week, no excuses,...
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Inside Josett. The restaurant Jackson is buzzing about
After months of construction delays and finishing touches, Chef Michael Greenhill said his new restaurant, Josett , is now targeting a late November opening in Jackson's Fondren area . Greenhill , who spent 12 years helping build the reputation of Walker's Drive-In alongside Chef Derek Emerson , said the restaurant is nearing the finish line at the Fondren 3000 building near Old Canton Road and Lakeland Drive. "The end of November is the target," Greenhill told the Clarion Ledger during a recent tour of the space. Finishing touches remain before opening While major construction work is complete, Greenhill said much of the remaining work involves detailed finishes throughout the restaurant. "Everything's in," Greenhill said. "They're doing the trim right now. Once the trim is done, everything else should move pretty fast." The restaurant's interior has been designed to create an intimate, upscale atmosphere. Greenhill credited interior designer Mary Sanders Cavicchi and contractor Will Kirksey, along with craftsman Kirk Garraway, for helping bring his vision to life. "There's not a smooth surface in the dining room," Greenhill said. "It's going to take some time to finish everything, but it's going to be worth it." Greenhill said anticipation has continued to build
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New 'Crafted 81' restaurant coming to Gluckstadt Kayo Center
Gluckstadt ’s $30 million entertainment district is continuing to take shape, with developers launching a new restaurant as part of the Kayo Center development off Calhoun Station Parkway. Restaurant owner Steven Sahler said Crafted 81 is set to open in March, featuring 7,000 feet of fenced-in, outdoor area that serves as a family-friendly green space for the multipurpose Kayo Center district. “We wanted to provide a welcoming green space environment as a great place for people to bring their family, hangout and watch whatever game is on,” Sahler said. “We’re going to have a full bar outside with full drink service, cool desserts and tables and chairs for everyone to come outside and relax.” Crafted 81 will be the fourth restaurant to come under Sahler’s family of Burgers and Blues restaurants , featuring a menu of tacos, pizzas and smash burgers. The restaurant is also slated to serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Sahler said he wanted to bring something “fresh and different” to Gluckstadt that wasn’t too far outside his wheelhouse. According to Sahler, the restaurant is expected to seat approximately 110 patrons inside and another 150 in the outside area that will also feature multiple fire pits. Crafted
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Sweet Tea And Fried Green Tomatoes Keep Regulars Coming To This Canton Cafe
Some Mississippi restaurants become part of the family calendar, the place people book for birthdays, anniversaries, and the first big dinner after a move to town. In Canton, one white-tablecloth spot has earned that kind of loyalty over many years, and its regulars keep returning for Southern favorites like fried green tomatoes alongside serious steak and seafood.
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Beloved Mississippi Coast restaurants are taking new steps to survive ‘vibe-killer’ fall slump
The biggest challenge William Rester is facing this fall at his Long Beach, Mississippi restaurant is LSU football. Many of the local fans and Louisianans who own second homes on the Mississippi Gulf Coast spend game days glued to their televisions — not dining out. “Saturdays in September are...