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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...
The Clarion Ledger
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.
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Southern Living says this Mississippi barbecue restaurant is worth the trip
A relatively new barbecue restaurant near Jackson has received another major nod. This joint's brisket, beef ribs and house-made sausage are building a national reputation. Sacred Ground Barbecue has received recent nods from the Michelin Guide , and Tasting Table called it the best barbecue restaurant in the state. The restaurant also won the first Clarion Ledger Jackson Metro BBQ Battle last year. Now, Southern Living is calling it one of the best new barbecue joints in the South. "It’s a tough time for barbecue restaurants right now — and for the restaurant industry in general. Now, more than ever, to ensure a bright barbecue future we need to keep visiting our old favorites while also giving new spots a try," Contributing Barbecue Editor Robert F. Moss wrote for Southern Living . The magazine creates a list highlighting up-and-coming eateries every two years. A major challenge, Moss said, was places closing in less than two years. At Sacred Ground, the award-winning chef is making sure the quality and service stand out nationally . The business thrives because of local ties and family roots. Here's what to know about where you can eat some of the best pork, chicken, turkey and
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12 Mississippi Sandwich Shops, From Classic Po’ Boys To Loaded Favorites, With One Jackson Place Taking The Top Spot
Some people prefer sleeping in a little later, but doing that here means missing the chance to try some of the best sandwiches in the state. These Mississippi sandwich shops range from classic po’ boys to loaded favorites worth planning a trip around. Bread gets sourced fresh, never an...
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NAACP Mississippi hosts ‘Burger and Polls’ voter registration event in Columbus
The NAACP Mississippi State Conference partnered with Burger Man to host a voter-registration event called “Burger and Polls” at Propst Park in Columbus on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, offering attendees a chance to register to vote and learn about the importance of voting, WCBI reported. The event was...
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8 Mississippi Gulf Coast Breakfast Spots Where You Can Still Get A Full Plate Before Noon
Do you agree that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? These Mississippi Gulf Coast spots clearly share that same philosophy. Full plates come out generous here, never scaled back despite being served before noon. Recipes stay rooted in tradition, prepared the same way for years without shortcuts.
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Mississippi’s Oldest Mexican Restaurant Has Been Serving Tacos The Same Way Since 1935
This Mississippi restaurant is just a few years away from marking a full century of business. Best of all, they’re still serving nearly the same food they served on opening day back in 1935. Tacos here get prepared the traditional way, using recipes passed down rather than adapted for...
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Zaxbys Expands Mississippi Footprint with Two Franchise Agreements
Experienced Multi-Unit Operators and Mississippi Natives to Bring Zaxbys to Winona and Kosciusko. September 15, 2026 // Franchising.com // MISSISSIPPI – Zaxbys® has signed two franchise agreements with brothers Alan and Eddie Gant to bring the rapidly growing Georgia-based saucy chicken chain to Winona and Kosciusko, Mississippi. The family-backed team plans to open the Winona location within the next year, and the Kosciusko location approximately one year later.
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The Mississippi Peanut Queen