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Pickens, MS · Food & Drink
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Nissan Cafe Pulling into Jackson
Fall of 2026 promises to be a particularly exciting season for Jackson lovers of dining and culture alike. Helmed by accomplished restaurateur John Tierre, Nissan Cafe is getting ready to open in The Two Mississippi Museums in the near future. Nissan Cafe has been stirring excitement about its upcoming arrival...
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We Ranked 10 Of The Best Italian Restaurants On The Mississippi Gulf Coast And Here’s Who Made The Cut
Italians enriched America in countless ways, and these restaurants represent just a small piece of that legacy. Every one of them pushes to get better with each dish they serve. Staying consistent is hard enough; improving is even harder, and these Mississippi Gulf Coast spots rank among the best at...
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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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News We Love: Family turns daughter’s lemonade idea into growing weekend business
A Mississippi pop-up market offered shoppers more than just local finds — it also served up a refreshing taste of a family business. Sweet and Squeezed Sisters Lemonade was one of the vendors at AshNicole’s pop-up market in Jackson, Mississippi, where customers could cool down with freshly squeezed lemonade and specialty flavors.
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Big Chicken coming to Jackson State University
JACKSON — Jackson State University will welcome Big Chicken to its Legacy Food Court Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and free food samples. The restaurant, founded by basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal, will offer chicken sandwiches, tenders, wings, salads, signature sides and hand-crafted milkshakes at the university. The ribbon-cutting...
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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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The Nell Grace serves more than a meal!
Just steps away from Farish Street, at 111 E. Church Street in downtown Jackson, The Nell Grace restaurant serves more than a meal. Its owner, Devan Rowe, envisions more than a restaurant. He sees an opportunity to reconnect the present with a part of the city’s history while creating something future generations can call their own.
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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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The Enormous Jackson, Mississippi Grocery Store Where $60 Still Fills An Entire Cart
Mississippi has a grocery store that fills your cart without emptying your wallet. Shelves stretch across an enormous footprint, covering everything from fresh produce to specialty imported goods. Regulars know which days offer the best weekly deals, planning trips around specific discounts. Nothing here feels overwhelming despite the size, since...
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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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These 10 Vicksburg, Mississippi Restaurants Serve The Kind Of Comfort Food You’ll Want To Come Back For
Something turns ordinary home cooking into something special, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at these Mississippi restaurants. Recipes stay rooted in tradition, passed down rather than adapted for outside trends. Regulars order without needing a menu, already knowing exactly what they want before walking through the door....
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The Mississippi Donut Shops Where 10 Local Favorites Go From Good To Absolutely Irresistible
Donuts are one of the most popular treats in Mississippi. Though movies often tie them to police officers, in reality almost everyone loves a good donut. These local shops turn that love into something genuinely irresistible. Batches come out fresh throughout the morning, timed so a warm one is almost always available.