With summer approaching, what better way to cool down from the heat than with a fresh summer cocktail? Eat Jackson has the perfect suggestion: The Pineapple Ely. This drink is everything a summer cocktail should be. It’s light, fruity, and the perfect balance of alcohol and pineapple. Ely’s Restaurant in Ridgeland has found the perfect [...]
Hey, it’s Daydrinker! Though I have expanded my horizons when it comes to adult beverages, I still enjoy a girlie drink –er, I mean “dessert cocktail” – every now and then. Lucky for me, and all the rest of you secret (or not so secret) girlie-drinkers looking to sip yourself into a diabetic coma, Jackson has [...]
Daydrinker here again! In my younger days, when people asked me what kind of alcohol I drank, I usually responded with “If it looks like a pink umbrella would feel at home in it, I’ll probably love it.” Lucky for me—and all of you reading this who also have a bit of an alcoholic sweet [...]
If it’s March, then it’s time for the Sweet Potato Queens and their legions of Wannabees to put on their majorette boots and march in the annual Fondren’s Zippity Doo Dah® Parade! Throngs of “girl” groups from around the country, all self-declared queens, will be ascending on the Capital City March 21-24 for the third annual Fondren’s Zippity Doo [...]
Looking for a brunch to remember? Look no further than Fondren, and Nick’s Restaurant. A longtime lunch and dinner hotspot, Nick’s recently started offering brunch, Saturdays and Sundays. They were determined to pull out all the stops, and they certainly did. It’s quite impressive, from the decadent dishes to the amazing ambiance to the 101 [...]
Spring is just around the corner, and before you know it, the intoxicating aroma of the honeysuckle vine will fill the air. But for those of us that just can’t wait that long for a taste of spring, we’ve got some really good news for you: Honeysuckle Season has arrived. This week, Mississippi’s first modern distillery, Cathead [...]
A twist (and shake) on our typical area foodie fundraiser was held this past week at the Table 100 Ballroom in Flowood. Battle of the Bartenders was a fundraiser for The Mississippi Burn Foundation. Each participating restaurant / bar had their own table, with their bartender at the ready. Tables were set up all around the room [...]
Our last Cool Down Cocktail for this month comes from a place you’re probably familiar with: BRAVO! Itailan Restaurant & Bar, located at Highland Village in Jackson. This cocktail, listed on the top of the Cocktails Menu as the Absolut Freddo, has been renamed and…
It’s almost the weekend (and 5 o’clock somewhere), so you know what that means – another Cool Down Cocktail! Since heat rises, my girlfriends and I decided the best way to cool off would be to head south… Which is how we ended up at Underground 119…
We all love a good margarita around the “office” over here at Eat Jackson. (But only after hours, of course.) The citrusy zest of a good marg can bring a smile to the face of just about anyone (of age) who’s had a long…
The time has come for another Cool Down Cocktail, and Table 100 has just what the doctor ordered. With watermelon. Have you heard about the Table 100 Smith County Watermelon Mojito? If you haven’t, then you probably haven’t paid this Flowood…
After a long workday, nothing relieves stress in those triple-digit heat advisories better than a stop by one of Jackson’s local restaurants for some air conditioning and a cool drink. Cool Down Cocktails Throughout the month of July, Eat Jackson will be featuring some of…
It’s officially summertime, people. In case you forgot how intense our 100-degree temperatures are, just step outdoors. The heat wave is in full force without much relief in sight. THANKFULLY, there are ways to combat the summer warmth! One of the tried and…
