Open in NewsBreak

Jonestown

See all locations
Customize your news
68°F
publisher avatar

Food & Drink

takingthekids.com

website

This Clarksdale, Mississippi Barbecue Counter Has Served Tamales And Pulled Pork Since 1924, And It All Started With A Lebanese Family

A faded sign, a gravel lot, and the smell of smoke were all it took to pull us off the highway in Mississippi. We were only looking for a quick lunch between blues landmarks, with two hungry kids in the back seat. What we found was a small barbecue counter...

Clarksdale, MS · 1d
article img

unearththevoyage.com

website

This Mississippi Farm Has A Rustic Restaurant Hidden Among 120 Acres

A working farm in Mississippi runs hayrides, a corn maze, pony rides and a pumpkin patch. It also has a restaurant on the property. I can’t think of a better way to end a muddy afternoon. The farm has a petting zoo and a pirate ship playground too. There’s...

Hernando, MS · 3d
article img

takingthekids.com

website

The 9 Mississippi Butcher Shops, Farmer’s Markets And Bulk Stores Where Meat Costs Less Than The Supermarket Price

A grocery receipt in Mississippi can sting when half the total comes from one pack of ground beef and a few chicken thighs. Plenty of families across the state have quietly switched to small butcher counters, wholesale freezers, and farm processors where the same money stretches much further. Many of...

Laurel, MS · 2d
article img

takingthekids.com

website

Mississippi Diners Keep Coming Back For This Riverfront Fish House And Its Huge Portions

Redfish topped with crawfish cream sauce is one of the signature plates here, and that alone deserves a pause. Then you learn the dessert case holds slices big enough to split with a friend. The menu leans hard into seafood, steaks, and Southern comfort food with a Cajun accent. There’s...

Vicksburg, MS · 7d
article img

The Commercial Appeal

partner publisher · 23.4K followers

Southaven restaurant Maria's Cantina permanently closes after 17 years

Southaven restaurant Maria's Cantina has closed its doors after 17 years in business. "We are sad to announce that after 17 years of happily serving the Southaven community, Maria’s Cantina is ceasing operations," the restaurant posted on Facebook on Nov. 10. "Business has been a struggle and we have held on as long as we possibly could." Attempts to reach the restaurant for additional details were unsuccessful. SOUTHAVEN NEWS: ALO athletic apparel brand to bring distribution center, jobs to Southaven On Nov. 11, the restaurant — located at 6717 Airways Blvd., Suite 102 — was closed, with a large sheet of paper covering part of the windows. Scrawled on the paper was: "CLOSED. Thank you for 17 years of patronage and friendship!!" Described as offering "Mexican with a twist," Maria's was a popular spot through the years for sports viewing, trivia playing and enjoying a meal with friends and family. "Thank you to everyone for 17 years of patronage and friendship," the Facebook post stated, echoing the message at the restaurant. "I can’t put into words how much that has meant to us. Thank you also to all of the staff that has worked here over the years, many of

Southaven, MS · 1d

QSR magazine

website

Buffalo Wild Wings GO and Dunkin’ Join Forces at New Mississippi Travel Center

Buffalo Wild Wings GO, the takeout- and digital-focused concept from Buffalo Wild Wings, and Dunkin’, the largest coffee and donuts brand in the United States, are set to open on the same day this December inside a newly built travel center at 401 Getwell Road South, right at the intersection of Kyle Lane. Helen 28 LLC, the group behind the travel center, will operate the new locations, allowing the Hernando community to enjoy the two brand’s signature wings, sauces and shareable classics alongside Dunkin’ coffee, Refreshers, doughnuts and breakfast sandwiches.

Hernando, MS · 1d

fastfoodclub.com

website

This No-Frills Memphis Soul Food Spot Is Where Tennessee Locals Go For Fried Catfish And Smothered Pork Chops

Some of the best lunches in Memphis come on a plastic tray, not a fancy plate. Down the road from one of the most famous homes in America sits a modest dining room where busy locals line up every single day for Southern cooking. There are no white tablecloths here...

Memphis, TN · 3d

WREG

partner publisher · 150.9K followers

Restaurant Inspection Scores: Nov. 3-Nov. 9

Newest Restaurant Report Card | If you want the latest Shelby County restaurant scores sent directly to your inbox, sign up for it today on WREG’s Newsletter here. Each week, WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more restaurant scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here. Lowest Scores: The Orleans […]

Shelby County, TN · 3d

takemetotn.com

website

Pull Over For The Tender Ribs At This Memphis, Tennessee BBQ Favorite

A whole Cornish hen, smoked and sauced, sits on the menu right next to the ribs. That alone tells you this barbecue joint plays by its own rules. Then there’s the barbecue spaghetti. Yes, spaghetti, wearing smoky sauce like it was born for the job. I like how a place can be this confident about something so unexpected.

Memphis, TN · 10d

takemetotn.com

website

7 Tennessee Hole-in-the-Wall Spots Where Bologna Sandwiches Are Still King

In Tennessee, bologna isn’t just something you toss between two slices of bread when the fridge is nearly empty. At the right roadside barbecue joint, it becomes the kind of sandwich people happily drive across town to eat. Picture a thick slice sizzling on a hot griddle, its edges...

Tennessee · 6d

takemetotn.com

website

This Tennessee Grocery Warehouse Lets Anyone Buy Restaurant-Sized Food Without a Membership

No membership card, no annual fee, and still the kind of bulk food that usually ends up in restaurant kitchens. That’s the deal at one Memphis grocery warehouse, and I think it deserves way more attention. The shelves carry big packs of meat, frozen favorites, snacks, and paper goods....

Memphis, TN · 4d

The Commercial Appeal

partner publisher · 23.4K followers

Where to preorder Thanksgiving meals in Memphis, from turkeys to sides

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, college football, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and how one very large turkey and all the fixings can create an unmitigated mess in your kitchen. That’s why, this year, you can leave the basting, baking, chopping and cleanup to the professionals. From perfectly roasted Thanksgiving birds and mouthwatering, savory sides to decadent desserts that practically demand seconds (and maybe even thirds), plenty of local restaurants are ready to make the holiday a little easier and a lot less stressful. So loosen up the apron strings and put away the dish towels. Here's a bountiful feast of local spots serving up holiday premade meals to go worth giving thanks for — especially because you don’t have to battle crowded grocery stores, spend days in the kitchen or face a mountain of dirty dishes afterward. THANKSGIVING EVE IN MEMPHIS: Best Memphis bars for Thanksgiving Eve? 9 spots worth a visit Amelia Gene's 255 S. Front St. | (901) 686-5051 | ameliagenes.com Order cutoff: Nov. 24 | Pickup: Nov. 26Your friends and family will be giving thanks if you pre-order a luxurious layered cake from this top Downtown dining destination. Whole carrot cakes are priced at

Memphis, TN · 3d

fox13memphis.com

website

Big Dave's Cheesesteaks tests Memphis market with Smackers takeover, eyes possible expansion

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A nationally recognized cheesesteak restaurant chain brought a taste of Philadelphia to Memphis on Sunday as its founder considers expanding the business into the Bluff City. Big Dave's Cheesesteaks hosted a pop-up event at Smackers, located at 559 S. Highland St., beginning at noon. The Atlanta-based...

Memphis, TN · 3d

WREG

partner publisher · 150.9K followers

Easy Way grocery brand revived for downtown Memphis project

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There are plans for an iconic Memphis grocery chain to return to the Bluff City. Easy Way, known for its fresh produce and bright orange buildings, opened its first store in 1932. The last store closed back in 2018 — but a nonprofit has plans to bring it back to downtown. The […]

Memphis, TN · 1d

Yahoo!

website

Every Course at This Graceland Dinner Comes Paired With Moonshine

On the Friday after Thanksgiving, The Guest House at Graceland is hosting a Southern dinner that pours a moonshine with every course, from the first plate to dessert. The menu leans on familiar holiday dishes, and the pairings add the twist. Chef Mario Torres presents dishes such as butternut squash...

Memphis, TN · 1d

DRONELIFE

website

Wing and Walmart Launch Drone Delivery in Memphis

Service from three Walmart Supercenters reaches tens of thousands of homes across Tennessee and Arkansas as the companies continue their national expansion. Wing has launched drone delivery with Walmart across the Memphis region. Memphis is Wing’s first market in Tennessee. Residents can now order thousands of everyday Walmart items, including groceries, household goods and baby products. Those orders arrive in their yards in as little as 30 minutes, according to Wing.

Memphis, TN · 2d

hoodline.com

website

Downtown Memphis Dining Week Returns Monday With Dozens Of Restaurant Deals

Downtown Memphis restaurants are rolling out discounted menus, limited-time specials and cut-rate parking starting Monday as the 17th annual Downtown Dining Week kicks off, running through Nov. 15. The event, organized by the Downtown Memphis Commission, spans neighborhoods from Beale Street and South Main to the Edge District and Harbor Town, giving diners a reason to wander beyond their usual lunch spot.

Memphis, TN · 3d

whatnow.com

website

Hot Chicken Popping onto Poplar

A popular chicken restaurant is making significant strides towards opening a new Memphis-area location. Hattie B’s has applied for an important permit that brings it one step closer to opening its Poplar Avenue location next year, reports the Memphis Business Journal. Hattie B’s has submitted an application for a...

Memphis, TN · 3d

takemetotn.com

website

7 Tennessee Restaurants Serving Hush Puppies So Good, They’re Alone Worth the Drive

Forget the main course for a minute. In Tennessee, there’s a crispy, golden side dish that’s stealing the spotlight, and it’s worth hitting the road for. We’re talking about hush puppies, those irresistible little bites of fried cornmeal that somehow disappear from the table before anyone touches their catfish.

Tennessee · 5d