I walked into Monte’s Steak and Seafood (located in The Quarter, off Lakeland Drive) at about 12:45 on a Thursday, and Chef Monte himself greeted me. “We’re glad you’re here,” he told me. The personal attention didn’t stop with the greeting, either; in addition to preparing my meal, he was my server, as well. I [...]
Richard Shapley came by his knowledge of the restaurant business naturally. His uncle, Mark Shapley, opened Shapley’s Restaurant in Ridgeland. That restaurant was the inspiration for Ely’s, and in opening his own restaurant, Richard channeled his family’s heritage…
It’s Friday! To be more specific, it’s FOOD DAY FRIDAY! And that means a celebration of the weekend and a night out for all of you good folks out there. May we recommend BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar for a perfect fall…
We had such a good time with the story about our staff’s favorite Filets that we thought we’d continue the fun with something equally as exciting: WINE. Specifically, how to pair wine WITH your Filet Mignon! We met up with Tasho Katsaboulas of Kats Wine at his…
The best filet mignon in Jackson. It’s been a debate amongst food lovers for years and years now. What local restaurant does the best job of preparing the most tender cut of beef available: the Filet Mignon?
Whenever we visit Olga’s Fine Dining in Jackson, chances are that someone in our party is going to order a beef filet. Whether it’s the Abramovich Filet (topped with sautéed crab meat, a white wine sauce, and three jumbo shrimp), the Pirogi Filet (served with…
Huntingtons Grille Huntington’s Grille is situated in the shadow of the Jackson Hilton Hotel on the south side of County Line Road. Ordering Recommendations from the Huntington’s Grille Menu The cheese and veggies on the side salad made it stand out There are a LOT of entree options on…
Have you ever been to Ely’s Restaurant & Bar in Old Towne Ridgeland? Let me start by saying: Jackson Restaurant Week is the best. Can I get an amen? It’s extra exciting for me because every single day throughout this week, I have people saying, “Want to go…
