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Where I Ate in Laurel, Mississippi

I went to Laurel, Mississippi, for the Home Town charm, but I came home talking about the food. Between a blue plate lunch that could feed a small army, tacos worth driving across town for, and a homemade breakfast at my bed and breakfast, this little town fed me well.

Laurel, MS · 3d
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mindfullyamerican.com

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7 Things Mississippians Know About Delta Hot Tamales That Surprise Everyone Else

The hot tamale you buy at a Delta doughnut shop might have been made in someone else’s kitchen. Mississippians know that’s normal. Everyone else is still wondering why a doughnut shop sells tamales. Here’s what Mississippians know about Delta hot tamales that surprises everyone else. 1. Robert...

Mississippi · 1d
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This Mississippi Butcher Shop Cuts Steaks To Order And Stocks Deer Sausage From Mild To Jalapeno Jack

We only stopped because the kids were hungry and the cooler at home was nearly empty. A small butcher shop in south Mississippi turned that quick errand into the best grocery run of the trip. The steaks were cut right in front of us, and the deer sausage case had...

Picayune, MS · 2d
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This Old-School Mississippi BBQ Joint Serves Hearty Southern Breakfasts And Slow-Smoked Meats

The smoke starts early here, because the doors open at 6 AM every single day. That means fried bologna biscuits at sunrise and hickory-smoked ribs by supper, all from one kitchen. The twist? This barbecue spot shares a roof with a convenience store. You can grab a sausage biscuit and...

Oxford, MS · 23h
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Organizers cancel 2026 Meridian Bud & Burgers event

Organizers in Meridian have announced the cancellation of November 5th’s Bud & Burgers event, Twin States News has learned. This year’s event was postponed from October 10 due to inclement weather. The decision was made after several cooking teams backed out, prompting organizers to cancel the event rather...

Meridian, MS · 3d

Chowhound

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Forget Sonic — The Regional Drive-In Chain That's Been Slinging Cheesesteaks In The South Since 1983

You've definitely heard of Sonic, but have you heard of this iconic Southern drive-in chain? Here's how it got its start all the way back in 1983.

Mississippi · 1d

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These 5 Mississippi Cuban And Dominican Kitchens Pile Plates High Enough For The Whole Family To Share

A whiff of garlic and fried plantains drifting across a Mississippi parking lot is not what most road-tripping families expect to find. Yet tucked into trailers, strip centers, and small-town storefronts, a handful of kitchens are serving Dominican and Cuban food in portions that could feed a hungry kid and then some.

Mississippi · 2d

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Gumbo Season Is Here, So Head To These 8 Mississippi Spots Ladling The Darkest Roux

When the air finally cools off in Mississippi, a lot of us start craving one thing: a hot bowl of gumbo over rice. The secret to a great one is the roux, flour and fat stirred slowly until it turns deep brown, sometimes almost black. That dark base gives gumbo...

Mississippi · 1d

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Load Up The Back Seat For These 7 Mississippi Meat-And-Three Cafes That Keep Family Lunch Cheap

A road trip across Mississippi with hungry kids can turn a plain Tuesday into the best meal of the week. The secret is the meat-and-three, a Southern lunch where you pick one main dish and a few vegetable sides, often with cornbread on top. These cafes are fast, friendly, and...

Mississippi · 2d

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7 Mississippi Bakeries Where The Pie Case Holds More Flavors Than Your Family Can Agree On

A quick stop for gas in Mississippi once turned into a twenty-minute standoff in front of a glass pie case. One kid wanted lemon, one wanted chocolate, and the grown-ups were eyeing a tomato pie nobody expected. That small argument became the best part of the trip, and it is...

Mississippi · 1d

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Since 1935, This Jackson Diner’s Neon Sign Has Glowed Over Leather Booths, Warm Rolls And Broiled Gulf Redfish

A glowing old sign on a quiet downtown street in Mississippi was the only reason we slowed down that evening. We were tired, a little cranky, and mostly hoping for something the kids would eat without a fuss. What we found was a tiny cafe with tile floors, warm rolls,...

Jackson, MS · 1d

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8 Middle-Of-Nowhere Mississippi BBQ Joints That Beat Any Big-City Chain

A long drive across Mississippi usually ends with a hungry car and a gas station sign blinking in the distance. Then a curl of hickory smoke drifts across the road, and suddenly lunch plans change. The best barbecue in this state often hides in small towns, along two-lane highways, in...

Ellisville, MS · 4d

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Top Food Critics Say These 10 Mississippi Restaurants Serve Exceptional Meals At Surprisingly Affordable Prices In 2026

A full family dinner that costs less than a tank of gas sounds almost too good to be true. In Mississippi, it happens more often than most travelers expect, usually inside buildings you might drive right past. Old gas stations, tiny lunch counters, and a junkyard-style barbecue shack all serve...

Biloxi, MS · 4d

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Folks enjoy vintage vehicles and chili bowls at Macedonia Fire Car Show and Chili Cook-Off

PETAL, Miss. (WDAM) - Folks broke out the vintage cars and tasty recipes at the second Macedonia Fire Department Car Show and Chili Cook-Off. A wide variety of vehicles were at the Macedonia Baptist Church right across from the fire department for old-school car lovers, including motorcycles, rat rods, jeeps and off-road vehicles.

Petal, MS · 6d

Hattiesburg American

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See when Hattiesburg's first Texas Roadhouse will be opening

Hattiesburg residents soon will not have to travel 60 miles to Gulfport for Texas Roadhouse's hand-cut steaks and signature rolls, with the city's first location of the popular steakhouse brand scheduled to open by the end of the year. Texas Roadhouse, a casual dining steakhouse chain with more than 755 locations nationwide, will open its first Hattiesburg restaurant on Dec. 7 at 4640 Hardy St. "I've talked to a lot of people who commute from here all the way to the coast just to get some Texas Roadhouse," said Garrett White, the location's managing partner. "There has been tremendous support and enthusiasm, which we're super grateful for. It's such a warm welcome out here." In addition to giving residents another dining option, White said the new location is expected to create between 200 and 230 jobs, providing an economic boost to the Hattiesburg area. Contrary to what the name may lead people to believe, Texas Roadhouse was not founded in Texas, but rather in Clarksdale, Indiana, where it opened its first location in 1993. Founder Kent Taylor was inspired by roadside restaurants throughout Texas and sought to bring their made-from-scratch approach to a national chain. Some of the restaurant's most

Hattiesburg, MS · 9d

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This Mississippi Cuban Cafe Serves Pressed Cuban Sandwiches, Guava Pastelitos, And Strong Cafecito

A plain storefront in a busy Mississippi shopping strip is not where most people expect to find a taste of Havana. Yet one hungry stop, made mostly on a whim, can turn into a meal you keep talking about for weeks. Pressed sandwiches, sweet plantains, slow-cooked stews, and tiny cups...

Hattiesburg, MS · 20d

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Hattiesburg Gets Hooked: Off The Hook’s First Restaurant Outside Louisiana Sparks Grand Opening Crowds and Social Media Buzz

The Cajun restaurant brand celebrates its Hattiesburg debut with a busy grand opening and social media excitement sparked by local partnerships and an immersive preview dinner. has crossed the state line, and Hattiesburg is getting hooked. The Louisiana-born Cajun restaurant celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting Wednesday, October 21,...

Hattiesburg, MS · 15d

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Lumberton restaurant sells first alcoholic drinks since alcohol ordinance

LUMBERTON, Miss. (WDAM) - With a liquor license issued and months of waiting behind them, Jalisco Mexican restaurant in Lumberton had a steady flow of margaritas on Thursday. “We’re literally excited and we’ve seen everybody on our page ready for this moment,” said Yaneth Fuentes, one of the owners. “So, we just can’t wait to serve everybody today.”

Lumberton, MS · 15d

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Thomley’s Fall Market Aims to Connect Local Artisans with Pine Belt Residents

Thomley’s Fall Market will bring local farmers, artisans and families together Saturday, offering residents an opportunity to shop locally, explore handmade goods and spend time outdoors during the fall season. The market will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Thomley’s Christmas Tree Farm & Gift Shop, 50...

Hattiesburg, MS · 16d

WLBT

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Lumberton restaurant sells first alcoholic drinks since alcohol ordinance

LUMBERTON, Miss. (WDAM) - With a liquor license issued and months of waiting behind them, Jalisco Mexican restaurant in Lumberton had a steady flow of margaritas on Thursday. “We’re literally excited and we’ve seen everybody on our page ready for this moment,” said Yaneth Fuentes, one of the owners. “So, we just can’t wait to serve everybody today.”

Lumberton, MS · 15d