Robert St. John: The Unlikely ChefTo say Robert St. John is modest about what led to his success is to put it lightly. The Hattiesburg, Miss., native insists he "sort of fell backward" into the overwhelming success he's enjoyed as a chef, restaurateur, author, businessman …
Follow the JugThe owners and managers of Fondren Public worked a long time to make the bar a hotspot for a unique blend of young professionals and Fondren locals, and it paid off with Monday night's grand opening.
‘All About the Food’‘To want to open a restaurant can be a strange and terrible affliction.’
Cocktails with an Herbal TwistGrowing herbs in Mississippi's hot, humid climate can be difficult, but it's a fragrantly rewarding side of gardening and well worth the effort.
Downtown Family SecretsWhen I moved downtown in December 2007, the first core group of residents joked that living in Tombigbee Lofts and Plaza Building was akin to a dorm for 30-year-olds—a dysfunctional family of sorts.
Best Local LunchFrom November until the end of January every year, Jackson residents and businesses campaign, vote and then wait for the results of the annual Best of Jackson competition. The contest is so popular that we’re now doing mini-polls throughout the …
On Social Media: Unique DishesWhat is your favorite unique dish at a Jackson restaurant? We’re looking for specific things you can’t find anywhere else—such as the seaside cakes at High Noon Café.
Farmers Markets and ProduceBrenda's sells Smith County home-grown produce such as peas, okra and squash. It's open 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sundays until November.
Pure InstinctThere is something so visceral, so primal and yet so perfect about eating ribs.
Embracing the VegContrary to popular belief, eating a non-meat diet isn't hard.
Long Necks, Slow CookedMaking meals in a slow cooker is a life saver for busy working cooks.
Match Made in Hog HeavenWhat do you get when you combine competition-style barbecue and craft beers? Pig and Pint.
Pearl Company Recalls Chicken Meals A Mississippi distributor of frozen chicken has recalled nearly 2,500 pounds of meals because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen, according to the U.S. Department Agriculture.
Fine Dining, Hold the MeatFor most non-vegans, a fully non-animal diet could seem a bit crazy, bland or not filling. But Matt Mabry, 29-year-old sous chef at BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar, wants to tear down those stereotypes. He's starting by offering upscale vegan …