There are some people in the world who refer to bacon as “meat candy.” I never really used this phrase myself. Delicious as it is, I’d never order it for dessert, or expect receive it while trick-or-treating. Though I should mention that if I found myself faced with either of these scenarios, I wouldn’t be [...]
We’ve all done it. Usually it’s at a buffet. You find yourself faced with so many amazing food opportunities, and suddenly your standard-size dinner plate seems so inadequate. You try so desperately to only take one small scoop of all of the things you want to try, but somehow you’ve already got food stacked three [...]
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice. And how do you get to the James Beard House? Picnic, picnic, picnic! (And practice, too, of course – you better be able to make one heck of a meal.) The James Beard House is the storied dining room of the James Beard Foundation in [...]
If I had to guess what might surprise out-of-towners most about Jackson’s dining scene, the abundance of sushi joints has to be near the top of the list. There are more than two dozen places in the metro where one can order sushi, and that’s not counting all the Asian buffets. (Of course, the vast majority of [...]
Meet Eat Jackson’s Beer of the Month: Freckle Belly India Pale Ale from Back Forty Beer Company in Gadsden, Alabama, distributed locally by Southern Beverage Co. And according to the handsomely designed packaging on this Deep South brew, our Beer of the Month is nothing short of “liquid folk art.” We couldn’t help but wonder [...]
All right, gentlemen. Valentine’s Day is only a few days away. If you don’t have a plan yet, you’re already behind. And hear me on this: You do NOT want to mess this up. Sure, you can be a Valentine’s Day Scrooge and whine about how V-Day is just an excuse for the floral, candy, and greeting card [...]
“What did you have for lunch?” “Oh, just a salad.” Poor salads! They get such a bad rap: healthy, but not delicious. Something you should eat, not something you want to eat. Well, listen up, y’all. Because I’m about to introduce you to ten salads that will make you crave this dining option, instead of [...]
Mother Nature has another round of winter chill in the forecast, but never fear. Jackson’s best restaurants have plenty of options to warm you up and comfort that chill away – whatever the weather – or your day – throws your way. Here’s a round-up of some of Eat…
I am a bit of a dessert fiend. I make no apologies for this. I have been known to base my choice of restaurant on the quality and/or reputation of its desserts. Heck, I’ve been known to go to a nice restaurant and order only dessert. For those of us foodies on a budget, this [...]
‘Tis the season for friends, family, lights, laughter… and of course, hot chocolate. Honestly, hot cocoa is not only one of my favorite treats this time of year, but also a smell, sight, and taste that really heralds the…
Get a Free Upsize on Your Coffee or Tea Drinks at Cups! Cups: An Espresso Cafe has a menu full of heart-warming coffee and tea drinks sure to sooth your soul and take the chill off your bones in this chilly Holiday weather. And with eleven locations in the metro area, you’re sure to find [...]
We could also name this story something like Eat Jackson’s Ultimate Guide to Holiday Take-Out or the Holiday 2012 Christmas Dinner To-Go Menu Guide or an assortment of other things, but the bottom line is that here in the Deep South, each family member is bound to have at least a dozen “must-have” menu items [...]
While you’re out and about this afternoon grabbing your last minute groceries or beating the Black Friday rush – stop by your locally owned wine shop. The Jackson metro has many locally owned wine stores are well equipped to help you pair the perfect with wine with both your Thanksgiving dinner menu and personal preferences [...]
