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 [...]
Here at Eat Jackson, we are all about a cause for celebration. While we believe every day is a great day for good celebratory fare, what better reason to indulge than reaching a milestone like graduation? We’re saying congratulations to the Class of 2013 with a guide to Jackson’s favorite places to celebrate with (what [...]
Blue Plate Specials are a Southern staple, and there’s a reason the Blue Plate has been around for so long. Quick, easy, and more often than not, downright delicious. Why mess with a good thing? Chef Chris Haley at Ridgeland’s The Cotton Kitchen agrees. Every day at lunch, this chef’s Mississippi restaurant, with its signature [...]
Editor’s Note: Beginning this week Eat Jackson is amping up our Monday Jolt series with an extra shot of espresso going forward. Each week we’ll catch up with a local restaurant owner, chef or local personality to get the inside dish. Each week, you can comment below and suggest additional questions or folks to interview. [...]
Cock of the Walk in Ridgeland, right on the Reservoir, is like no restaurant I’ve ever been to before. It is charming, old fashioned, without all the modern glamour. As we sat down to order, I stared blankly at the menu until it registered with me that there are only two options: Catfish or Chicken. [...]
The last time Guest Chef Keith Kornfeld graced the Pan-Asia kitchen, we were wowed, to say the least. Actually, we called our meal that night “Three Courses that Changed My Life.” So that should give you some idea of how we really feel. It’s also why we’re really excited that Chef Keith Kornfeld is returning [...]
If you’ve eaten at Mint the Restaurant at the Renaissance in Ridgeland, then you know you can’t go wrong. Their menu is chock full of deliciousness. Recently, I decided to step outside of my favorite standing order, Lobster Mac and Cheese (I’ll save that for another day), and go for the Mint Julep Chicken and Waffle. [...]
This week, Mississippi is all abuzz about wine and winemakers with the arrival of winemakers around the globe for the South’s premier wine festival, Santé South. However, if BOURBON is more your style, you definitely do not want to miss out on the Four Roses Bourbon Flight Night at Ely’s Restaurant & Bar next Tuesday, April [...]
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 [...]
Hi. My name is Daydrinker, and I enjoy girlie drinks. As a matter of fact, except for the occasional Jack & Coke or sip of wine, girlie drinks were pretty much the only thing I drank for years. I blame my insatiable sweet tooth. Once I began drinking alcohol, I suppose it was only natural that the first [...]
Thinking about takeout? Think about trying the Swamp Burger Signa’s Grille. It was a perfect afternoon, the kind of afternoon you want to spend on your porch eating dinner and enjoying the newly gained extra hour of daylight… time you don’t want to spend in the kitchen cooking. I’d heard of this amazing burger at [...]
Looking for an authentic Mexican breakfast? Look no further than King Tortas on County Line Road in Ridgeland. King Tortas is one of the metro-area’s best-kept secrets, but luckily, Eat Jackson is here to spill the (refried) beans. There are a few reasons you may not have tried King Tortas yet. For one thing, it [...]
New favorite alert: Anjou in Ridgeland now has not only a fabulous Happy Hour (Monday through Friday, from 4pm to 7pm, half off ALL cocktails, beer, and wine by the glass!), but they also have a brand new Early Bird Menu. The Early Bird Menu is also available Monday through Friday, but it’s one hour [...]
