Not in any order of preference or ratings, these are just some of our favorite dining establishments in the Jackson area. You might find us in any one of these places for any given breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and if you do, please stop by and visit! I'm sure I've left out some, but this should cover any kind of menu you might have in mind!
Char restaurant offers modern Southern cuisine with distinct spirit and
charm. Char offers great lunch specials during the week and a jazz
brunch on Sunday. Specialties include USDA Prime and Choice cuts of
beef, veal and lamb, along with seafood and shellfish roasted to
perfection. Char gives you excellent service and food in a warm and entertaining atmosphere.
Amerigo is a casual, energetic, affordable neighborhood Italian
restaurant serving a blend of traditional and modern Italian cuisine.
The restaurant is warm and inviting, with friendly yet professional
service. Whether
it is a romantic table for two or a special event
for a large group, Amerigo can accommodate your every need. They offer
private dining and catering services for groups of any size. Their bar
is famous for its conviviality, craft drinks, and award-winning wine
lists.
Madison's
newest family-owned restaurant with daily Blue Plates, delicious Po-boys
& more. Our dinner menu features exquisite entrees including Lamb
Tenderloin, Atlantic Salmon and Grilled Mahi or choose from popular
classics, such as angus filets, ribeyes & much more. Come relax
in our cozy bar with a cocktail paired alongside signature appetizers
like the Crab Cake, Lobster Roll or Duck Chips. Owner/Chef Zack Athearn invites you to stop
by for a superior, southern-style dining experience.
Local 463 Urban Kitchen award-winning chef, Derek Emerson, sources the
freshest local and regional ingredients and prepares his take on
southern comfort food with a big city twist; such as mouth-watering
Creme Brule, Florida Rock Shrimp Pizza, Fresh Lump Crabmeat and
Mississippi Fruit Cobbler!In addition to the chef's specialties, they pride themselves
in supporting local artists. Their works adorn the walls of a bright,
bustling, contemporary dining room. There you will also find a small,
cozy bar buzzing with early evening laughter. Come and find out just how good Local cooking can really be!
Primos Cafe is a Mississippi restaurant tradition started by Angelo
"Pop" Primos, a Greek immigrant baker. Started in the 1920's, Primos
Cafe has been synonymous with great quality Southern food and friendly
restaurant service for almost 90 years.
Today, Don Primos, Pop's grandson, maintains the reputation of
excellence under his ownership of the restaurant, and he is committed to
meeting his customers' demands for superior quality, freshness and
value. Primos Cafe is a fast, casual cafe serving breakfast, lunch, and supper six days a week. Primos
Cafe is Jackson’s home to breakfast all day. They open at 6:30 am and
don’t close until 9:00 pm… so whether early or late… you can get your
breakfast for a meal fix… anytime at either the Lake Harbor or Lakeland Drive location in the Metro Jackson area. Voted Best Sit-Down Breakfast in Jackson by the Jackson Free Press and among the Best Hot Breakfasts by Eat Jackson.
Table 100, located in Flowood, Ms, is a casual restaurant by EatHere
Brands. Come experience the feel of turn-of-the-century New Orleans,
featuring a piano bar with craft cocktails, euro-american bistro fare
and hospitality second to none. Great food, service and atmosphere; wait
staff are experts on wine and food pairings, more than attentive
(without being smothering). Piano bar sets a wonderful-end-of day
ambiance. Creative menu offering several diet options without
sacrificing quality.
At BRAVO!, it always comes back to the food. Every day innovative
new dishes are created that let their traditional Italian roots shine.
They
love food that is fresh and recognizable, but also allows complex
flavors to come to the forefront. Come for lunch, dinner, or
even brunch on the weekends. While food is important, no meal is complete without a perfectly paired
wine. They take their wine seriously—they have an expert sommelier on staff
and have been honored to receive 17 Wine Spectator awards since
opening two decades ago. That’s one award each year since 1997!
Crechale's
Restaurant in Jackson, MS has been in business for 3 generations at the
same location! Bob Crechale is dedicated to continuing to provide the
best quality steaks and freshest seafood along with world class customer
service. Bob exemplifies the family atmosphere and personally
welcomes all who enter this fine establishment. Favorite traditions of
years past continue with Hot Onion Rings, "The Gang's All Here" birthday
songs and being part of the family. Bob invites you and your family to
come enjoy the favorite restaurant of your father and grandfather and
pass the Crechale's traditions to your children.
Nestled in the Fondren arts district of Jackson, Mississippi, Walker's
Drive-In offers the culinary specialities of Chef Derek Emerson. Walker's
offers an upscale experience in a casual atmosphere, featuring local
ingredients from the region, sustainable seafood, and only the finest
quality aged beef. Walker’s Drive-In isn’t really a drive-in. The beloved restaurant,
considered by many to be the best meal in Jackson, manages to make retro
diner décor elegant. At lunch, patrons crowd the booths for the redfish
sandwiches, sweet potato fries and salads. During dinner, the menu
changes entirely, with entrees like lamb with curry-tzatziki sauce or Redfish Anna, and
appetizers like fried oysters with warm Brie and apple slaw or fried crab claws.
Tico's Steakhouse has found its niche here in Jackson over the past two
decades serving mouthwatering steaks and varied seafood. Nestled back
off the bustling County Line Road, Tico's provides a
get-away-from-it-all feel as you walk in the doors. Relax at the full
bar and enjoy.
Everything at Tico's is excellent, from the drinks at the bar to the
fried crab claw appetizers to the homemade cheesecake with blueberry
sauce topping.
Since 1985, Shapley's has offered some of the finest steaks and seafood
in the Jackson area. In its 25th year, they continue strengthening
our reputation for quality, consistency and service and will always strive
to make every visit as special as the last. Since 1985, Shapley's
has been a dining tradition in the Jackson area. Chef/Owner
Scott Koestler has been a vital part of Shapley's for more than
eighteen
years. In 1998, Scott and his wife, Julie, purchased the
restaurant and
started the careful work of maintaining tradition while pursuing
their
own vision. But at Shapley's, the true reward is in providing the
finest
cuisine and the choicest wine for its discerning guests. Shapley's was
proud to be the first restaurant in Mississippi to receive the Best of
Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, being recognized by them since 2001. It is an annual source
of pride for them to continue to be honored among the nation's top wine
lists. Their selection is varied, intriguing and perfectly
suited to the foods offered.
Ely’s Restaurant & Bar is the Jackson
area’s newest “must dine” destination. Named after owner Richard Elias Shapley's grandfather,
Elias (Ely) Shapley of Greenville, Mississippi, Ely’s Restaurant
and Bar was established in February 2008 with an emphasis on top
quality menu selections and service. Ely’s boasts a thorough
wine list as well as top shelf martini and cocktail selections. Upstairs
in Olde Towne Ridgeland, Mississippi overlooking the railroad tracks,
Ely’s mixes the old with the new, offering the best mouth-watering
cuts of beef and fresh seafood around with an upscale, casual/contemporary
surrounding unlike your other typical steak and seafood
restaurants. For
a beautiful dining experience, come enjoy his family’s time tested
recipes along with some new ones in what could be your favorite
new restaurant, ELY’s.
Anjou is a classic bistro serving comfort foods in the relaxed, casual
setting of the Township at Colony Park in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The
restaurant's Old World feel is complemented by contemporary amenities
and offers a full bar, lakeside patio, and private rooms. Anjou—an eatery that aims to bring the cuisine of their French village
stateside. Amid dark wooden furniture and stonewalls, their menu of
authentic bistro fare achieves just that. Waiters whisk out plates of
steak frites coated in maitre d' butter and bowls filled with
cassoulet—stewed navy beans with sausage and duck confit. White
tablecloths also frame American-inflected entrees such as Café de Paris
burgers garnished with herb butter, brie, and Gustave Eiffel's abandoned
blueprints for a New York-Paris skyway.
Several years ago I attended a conference in San Jose, CA and was privileged to have my first wine tour at Ruby Hill Winery in Pleasonton, CA. The beautiful grounds were some of the best part of the experience.
The wine tasting offered many choices, but the winery tasting room and the grounds were a perfect
place for our big group to come hang out. The tasting room had a wide variety of marvelous gifts like Italian pottery, various wine gadgets, cheeses, fun items, and even cute jewelry. The room itself was gorgeous--reminiscent of some of the
more commercial wineries in Sonoma/Napa. There was also a small deli counter in the tasting room with packaged
meats, cheeses, sodas, and crackers. Our tour included lunch, so our picnic was covered. In the gift shop I found two perfect signs to bring home!
In
1883 John Crellin planted the first vineyards into a red clay knoll and
called it “Ruby Hill”. By 1889, Ruby Hill Winery was one of the largest
producers of wine in the Livermore Valley. John passed away in 1921, and
the property went through a number of owners, Prohibition, and fire
that nearly destroyed it all. Protected
by the Friends of the Vineyards since the 1980s, Ruby Hill Winery was
resurrected by Mike Callahan in 2002, and the tasting room was opened in
2008. Joined by award-winning winemaker Chris Graves, Ruby Hill Winery
continues to make history.
The philosophy at Ruby Hill Winery is simple. It begins in the vineyard
growing and sourcing the best grapes that can be found; then continues in the
cellar where one of Livermore Valley’s premier winemakers, Chris Graves,
hand-crafts each wine to perfection. The wines are balanced and
approachable; they can be enjoyed now but can also be treasured for the
years to come. Wines are offered at reasonable prices so everyone can
afford to enjoy them. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and ensured that we had an unforgettable day.
Chris
Graves grew up in the California Sierra Foothills where his love affair
with wine began. By age 16, Chris knew he wanted to pursue a career in
winemaking. Graduating from the world-renowned Viticulture and Enology
program at University of California Davis in 2004, Chris was quickly
hired by Wente Vineyards as their Enologist. A year later he was
promoted to Assistant Winemaker and then to Winemaker of Tamás Estates
(a Wente brand). There he specialized in Cal-Ital style wines. In
2007, Chris partnered with Mike Callahan and resurrected Ruby Hill
Winery. Chris produces award-winning wines using the best grapes
possible from the Livermore Valley and Central Coast regions. Chris is
also the Winemaker of its sister winery, Rubino Estates Winery. He lives
on the property with his wife Juliet, son Ethan, daughters Ryan and
Lexi Mae. He loves his family, spending his days in the vineyard and
creating the best wines possible.
Although
great wine begins in the vineyard, it is in the cellar where it becomes
truly extraordinary. At Ruby Hill Winery the best winemaking
technology available is used, there are strict guidelines for quality and sanitation, and
most of all, the right people are involved. The wine production team works tirelessly
to hand-craft the best quality wine possible. A labor of love makes Ruby Hill Winery the Gem of Wines.
Beautiful citrus trees are grown on the grounds of the winery.
Any
successful winemaker will tell you great wine begins in the vineyard. Ruby Hill Winery practices the highest level of sustainable farming
to ensure the best quality grapes possible are produced. The vineyards
have excellent drainage, soil, and the surrounding hills create a
microclimate which allows the vines to thrive like no other vineyards in the
Livermore Valley.
Many different varietals are grown there including: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, and Petite Sirah.
When the unique terrior of the Livermore Valley and Ruby Hill's
estate vines are combined with the practices of their winemaker, great
wines are produced.
Napa Valley is one of the premier travel destinations in the world.
Breathtaking views abound at every turn – mustard in the late winter,
picturesque rolling hills planted with vineyards year-round, and wineries
of every stature dot the landscape.
Though they’re just an hour’s drive northeast of San Francisco, the
region's vine-covered hillsides—lush green in spring and summer, golden
in fall—are reminiscent of Tuscany and home to nearly 400 wineries
(producing mostly Chardonnay, Pinot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot
varietals).
We had the entire inside of our home painted this past spring, so we had to clear all shelves and cabinets for the job. I studied lots of pictures to get ideas of how to rearrange the assortment of "stuff" and "treasures" we've accumulated over the years. It was really fun rediscovering all our mementos and possessions and finding creative ways to display them. I tried to incorporate ideas I found with our own collection of bric-a-brac and curios.
Wolfe birds welcome guests!
Emmett Collier pottery and Walter Anderson prints, tiny
mosaic figures from Berlin and Barcelona, and my daddy's bronze baby
shoe!
Colorful pottery vases, pitchers, teapots, and plates
This might be one of my favorite set of shelves!
Green and blue are my favorite colors, especially sea glass! That's my grandmother's original coal oil lamp on the top shelf.
This is my grandson's addition to the collection. He's a bit OCD, so he arranges things in great order. I've been unable to put away this classic design as it keeps him ever on my mind! When he was two, he lined up everything in the house with wheels....cars, planes, trucks, vacuum cleaner, etc! He always had his animal collection grouped according to mamas, daddys, and babies or by families. He amazed us with his organizational skills, even separating strawberry and grape jellies into stacks in restaurants before he was even two!
These shelves are for Harri--war books and movies, cookbooks, and his dad's beer steins.
Such a pleasure seeing my aunt's china from the 20's!
It's fun for me to use a beach theme to bring cheer and tranquil feelings to mind.
