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Tasting the Best Burger in Jackson

The Best Burger in Jackson Nominations were made. A bracket was set. And head to head time and time and time and time again, Babalu’s Baba Burger pulled through the match-ups. Sometimes narrowly. Sometimes by a healthy margin. And when it came time for the buzzer on the final round, they beat out their sister [...]

Monday Jolt! March 11

It’s Monday! For some people, Monday is a bummer. But not for you. Monday is your new favorite day of the week – now that Eat Jackson’s Monday Jolt is here to get you going! It’s simple as always – answer this week’s question by leaving a comment below, and you could win a $10 Cups Gift Card! That’ll jump [...]

Patios, Porches, Perfection: Eating Al Fresco This Fall

Tomorrow, September 22 officially marks the start of autumn – and this week, we got a taste of that beautiful season. Ever so gradually, the weather is turning cooler as the days grow shorter, and one of the best things about…

Best Place to Watch the Game, Part 1: Pelican Cove Grill

Pelican Cove Grill, Ridgeland’s tropical bar and grill, is located at 3999-A Harbor Walk Drive, Ridgeland on the Reservoir.  It has the best views in the Metro. The Pelican, while not new, but not old either, already has a loyal following.  The feel and air of Pelican Cove Grill takes you away from the hustle [...]

Why We Ate Italian In Germany

When I think of Germany, I automatically think of beer, bratwurst, and of course Chef Mike over at Table 100. (He’s from Germany, in case you didn’t know!) While visiting Germany, my family and I wanted to taste some authentic German fare and sip of a few good Euro brews. We gave two local German restaurants fair…

Dining in Lucerne, Switzerland: The Fondue Alone Is Worth The Flight!

Fondue. That was the one dish our family said we all wanted to partake in on our trip to Lucerne, Switzerland. (And chocolate, of course, but we’d already done some serious damage to a chocolate shop earlier that day…

Stir Fry with Grilled Tuna

Grilling Greatness: Stir Fry With A Grilled Flair at Pan-Asia

How does grilling relate to Stir Frying? Well, at Pan-Asia in Ridgeland, they relate the two very well. And in a really fun way! Lunch at Pan-Asia last week was exciting for several different reasons: 1. I enjoyed my meal outside on their covered patio, which was actually…

Worth The Drive (Flight, Rather!) To Paris, France

One of our team members recently got back from a trip to Europe. She learned that eating out in foreign countries can be quite eye-opening… This is the first of a four-part series touching on different European restaurants at which she and her family dined! Paris, France. Where to even begin?

What’s Fresh This Week: Livingston Farmers Market

Thursday evening, Eat Jackson made a trip out to Livingston Farmers Market on the search for some fresh finds for the weekend ahead. There were local vendors from all over central Mississippi selling their home-grown, home-made and hand-made goods of all sorts.

The Only Authentic Lebanese Restaurant In the Jackson Area

I can’t remember the last time I wrote while on a food high like the one I’m on right now. (Actually, I can remember, and it’s been months.) My excitement to share this particular food experience is almost uncontrollable! I’m sure you’re wondering…

Good times on the grill

How To Plan the Perfect Backyard BBQ Party

Backyard BBQ Party ‘Tis the season for grilling, barbecuing, spending nice evenings by the pool, and getting together with friends. We love this time of year! That’s what inspired us to put together a guide to the perfect Backyard BBQ party. We spoke to a few…

Garden To Fire: The Pizza Food Truck

Garden to Fire Slowly but surely, food trucks are starting to pop up in and around the Jackson area. A couple of months ago, we saw Fred’s Franks burst onto the scene, delighting downtown hotdog fans with their variety of dogs and toppings. Now, there’s…

Next Stop on the BBQ Trail: Hickory Pit

Editor’s Note: Hickory Pit is the third local BBQ joint on the Eat Jackson BBQ Trail. May is National Barbecue Month, and we’re celebrating in falling off the bone goodness. In case you missed the first two stops at Pig Shak BBQ and Chimneyville Smokehouse…