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11JXNCelebrate we will, for Jackson rocks and that’s for certain. Here’s to 2012’s best.

12Business and CommunityTips for Rising EntrepreneursSimple steps to keep your business bustling.

14How to Succeed in Business (and Life) Like Craig NooneHis vision lives on.

16PeekabooBest Teacher Chris Frazier shows us what he carried halfway around the world.

17Fairview FêteMarriage and massage? Yes, please!

18Superior SoundGet to know the “Baby Boom” student band that drowns out the interstate.

18CurmudgeonHonoring the cantankerous Mr. Case.

19The Good FightTwo pro-city urban warriors slay negative Nancies and naysayers.

20Urban LivingPlaying Dress-upGive this Material Girl proper credit.

24Locally OwnedBeautify with the best.

27Local ShoppingFind wearable art and useful treasures with this great guide to unique gifts.

28Tat It UpFive words: Hotdog walking down a hallway.

30Top DocEnter Manisha Sethi—Doogie Howser’s got nothin’ on this M.D.

37Menu GuidePaid advertising section.

54FoodTastes Like Team SpiritThe “back of the house” steals the show at Parlor Market.

56A New House for FetaThe new Keifer’s: Will you be my gyro, baby?

57From One Chef to AnotherPearls of wisdom not found in any raw bar.

58Hops are TopsDon’t try this at home: the hottest high-grav and domestics.

59Ask Bill LathamSteal his secrets to restaurant success.

60What’s on the Best Burger?Onions, chili, peppers, mayo—a beautiful disaster.

62Feisty EatsFeast your eyes on great breasts and thighs.

64Music and NightlifeFenian’s: Only Getting BetterTop o’ last call to ye.

66Enter the IslanderTrade your Remington for an oyster knife.

67Jazz, Most BeautifulWe still don’t know how Pam-of-all-trades does it. Meet a musical multitasker.

68Martin’s Day and NightJudges and hipsters and doctors, oh my!

69Hal & Mal’s, a HistoryYou’ll want to keep our nifty map for out-of-town friends.

70Sexy BartendersThey may pour cold drinks, but these mixologists sizzle.

71Shaken, Not StirredTry a new kind of “hotty toddy.”

72Mixing GenresJason Turner is a little bit country, and a little bit rock ‘n’ roll.

75What Happens on the Coast …Tom Ramsey pieces together his weekend via receipts.

76EventsAll the haps heading into the fall.

82Local ListOffi cer Colendula Green of the JPD reveals her favorite places when out of uniform.

“The most important characteristic to becoming a great chef is integrity. Never settle. Always be willing to do the job no one wants to do and be able to do any job better than those around you.”

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Assistant EditorKathleen Morrison Mitchell

Art DirectorKristin Brenemen

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Best. Isn’t it an amazing word? It’s filled with power, inspiration, cre-ativity, pride. When we launched the Jackson Free Press 10 years

ago this September, Todd Stauffer and I wanted to do a good newsweekly—which at first published every two weeks. Since then, we’ve gone weekly in print, added this quarterly (for now) glossy magazine you’re read-ing, started breaking news daily at jacksonfreepress.com and launched a popular mo-bile site (m.jacksonfreepress.com). This summer we re-launched the website with remarkable new tools, moved to a new and more powerful Jackpedia.com city wiki, joined the Associated Press to widen our news scope and have plans for news products we can’t quite reveal yet. Why? Because we want to be the best. That doesn’t mean we want to quash the competition; it means we want to be the best we can be at “connecting community through truth and the pursuit of excellence”—our “why statement.” We want Jackson and Mississippi to be the best city and state possible. We want to invite and empower people to jump in and help make it happen. This summer, our staff gathered for a retreat at the Duncan Gray Cen-ter near Gluckstadt and spent a Satur-day brainstorming to come up with that “why.” One of the results was realizing that we’re already doing something that celebrates the positive about Jack-son every January: the annual Best of Jackson readers’ choice competition. All of you start voting in more than 100 categories in November each year; we then count the ballots; publish a big issue of the JFP in January celebrating the winners; and have a mammoth party somewhere reborn or about to be (this year it was at the King Edward Hotel). But we realized that with a trademark like “Best of Jackson,” we owe the community even more ways to celebrate our personalities,

our locally owned businesses, non-profits, arts organizations, even our high-school bands. So we decided to do two things. First, we are start-ing an annual glossy Best of Jackson magazine

that will begin publishing next year in addition to the print edition in January. The magazine will send the 2013 Best of Jackson winners to an entirely new audience: the business-class hotels; university and business re-cruitment offices, doctor’s offices and tourism packets where we already distribute BOOM. This issue of BOOM previews what we plan to do with the new Best of Jackson magazine. The second new “Best” toy

is something Todd-the-tech-maven has wanted to do for a while. This fall, we are launching a Best of Jackson directory (also at bestofjackson.com) that will make each year’s winners search-able on your mobile, tablet and web browser in an exciting, dynamic way. Not only that, but we will have smaller monthly Best polls (you know, like “Best pecan pie” or “Best mustache on a bar-tender”) that will keep our city’s passion for being the best front and center throughout the year. Make no mistake: These awards matter,

whether you place 1st or in Good Showing. Just walk into any of the Mangia Bene res-taurants—BRAVO!, Broad Street or Sal & Mookie’s—and look at their colorful BOJ award walls. Jeff Good and Dan Blu-menthal know what being best entails (and they’ve won doz-ens of Best of Jackson awards over the last decade as a result,

see page 11). Jeff posted on Facebook earlier this year that one of his managers wanted to start the new year with a change “and I would like to help him live into his best life.” This is the attitude we try to live here at BOOM and the JFP, and we encourage all of you to join us, the Mangia Bene team, and all the winners we spotlight in this issue in new and fun ways on the road to being the best. Here’s to you, Jackson, and another great decade.

Dan Blumenthal (left) and Jeff Good (right) of Mangia Bene know how to be the best.

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KathleenM.MitchellKathleen likes fuzzy cats, nerdy things, red wine and mountains of bedcovers—preferably all at once. She coordinated, wrote and edited for this issue.

PikoEwoodzieIntern Piko wrote and photo-graphed for this issue. He is an out-of-towner from a bunch of different places who is thorough-ly enjoying his time in Jackson.

BrianaRobinsonBriana Robinson’s hobbies in-clude photography, ballet and ballroom dancing. She is a junior at Millsaps College. She coordi-nated and wrote for this issue.

TripBurnsTrip took most of the photos in this issue. He is a graduate of Ole Miss. He enjoys Richard Ford’s “Bascombe” books and the cin-ema of Stanley Kubrick.

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James isn’t the only one who gets nervous during storms. So we set up Entergy text alerts to keep everyone safe and informed. If there is an outage, we’ll let you know why – and when your lights will be back on. You can even set up your alerts to keep you posted on the situation of loved ones in other areas. Sign up for text alerts at entergymississippi.com or text “REG” to 368374. Keeping you informed. That’s The Power of People. Entergy.


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James isn’t the only one who gets nervous during storms. So we set up Entergy text alerts to keep everyone safe and informed. If there is an outage, we’ll let you know why – and when your lights will be back on. You can even set up your alerts to keep you posted on the situation of loved ones in other areas. Sign up for text alerts at entergymississippi.com or text “REG” to 368374. Keeping you informed. That’s The Power of People. Entergy.


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Business/Community p 12 // Urban p 20 // Food p 54 Nightlife/Music p 64 // Beyond Jackson p 75

Being the best means hard work and attention to your customers’ needs; hiring and motivating diverse staffs dedicated to high standards; and

knowing how to market your business. The local Mangia Bene restaurant con-glomerate—BRAVO!, Broad Street and Sal & Mookie’s—has proudly filled walls in all its restaurants with 10 years’ worth of Best of Jackson awards. The owners there, and all the

other entrepreneurs, artists, developers, non-profits, arts groups, and activists featured in these pages have what it takes to be the best—including wanting to take others with you (as Mangia Bene is now doing with its Dollars & Sense Creative Consulting Service). As we celebrate BOOM Jackson’s fifth birthday, and parent company Jackson Free Press Inc.’s 10th, we are taking the “Best of Jackson” concept to a new level: with a glossy

magazine, an online directory and even monthly contests. Watch BestofJackson.com for details and product rollouts. Oh, and don’t forget to vote. The 2013 bal-lot will appear at that link and in the Jackson Free Press starting in November. In the meantime, congratulate these win-ners all over again and use this magazine to invite even more people to visit and move to Jackson. Our city is a secret too good to keep.

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a successful business in Jackson? Who better to ask than the winners of our Best Rising Entrepre-

neur Awards for 2012? Chris Paige, a two-time winner of the JFP Rising Entrepreneur Award, is the owner and manager of Custom Cuts and Styles (2445 Terry Road, 601.321.9292). Donivon Duffy is a local T-shirt and clothing designer who runs Donnie Wahl, LLC (facebook.com/donniewahl). Brad Reeves recently bought and renovated Brent’s Drugs (655 Duling Ave., 601.366.3427), and Craig and Michele Escude own and oper-ate circa. Urban Artisan Living in Fondren (2771 Old Canton Road, 601.362.8484). Here is their best advice.

Whatisonemajorchallengefornewen-trepreneursstartingabusiness?Chris Paige: “Staying on budget is extremely

difficult. Never spend more than you have. Map where all your money is going to go. Use a business plan and stick to it.”

Donivon Duffy: “The most difficult part of starting a business is simple: Acquiring start- up capital.”

Brad Reeves: “Expect the unexpected. You might have a fantastic business plan, but noth-ing ever goes exactly as planned. Plan for things to go wrong, so you aren’t caught off guard when they do.”

CraigandMicheleEscude: “Getting the word out that you are there, while earning enough capital to keep the doors open.”

Whatadvicewouldyougiveanaspiringentrepreneur?ChrisPaige: “I advise using this simple equa-

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This equation says if you know your field then you are prepared to see opportunities when others don’t. The most important part of the equation, however, is serving others. If you

do those three things, you will be successful in life. Also, aspiring entrepreneurs need to be patient. It will take two to three years before you are going to make profit.”

DonivonDuffy: “First, you have to learn to stay positive in the most negative circumstances. And second, listen closely to two types of peo-ple: those that have succeeded in your field and those that want you to succeed.”

BradReeves: “Debt has this negative connota-tion right now, but the reality is that it is not always bad. In fact, in many ways, you have to learn to embrace debt. Young entrepreneurs usually don’t have piles of money, so they have to get a loan to start a business. The truth is if you have realistic predictions of what your costs and revenue are going to be, then going into debt is not only a viable option, but a good one. That is, if you plan on paying your debt.”

CraigandMicheleEscude: “Owning your busi-ness is much harder than working for some-one else. The key is to be able to put your head on the pillow at night knowing that you gave it your all.”

(Preparation + Seizing Opportunity) X Helping Others = Success

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Best Rising Entrepreneur: Chris Paige

Second: DonivonDuffyThird (tie): BradReeves and CraigandMichele

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Best Business Owner: Jeff GoodMangia Bene, 3317 N. State St.

601.982.4443

Second: WhitneyGiordano,MaterialGirls(Renaissance at Colony Park, 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 7005, Ridgeland, 601.605.1605; 182 Promenade Blvd., Flowood, 601.992.4553)Third: StephanieBarnes,BitByBitEquineTherapy (P.O. Box 685, Madison, 769.798.8412)Good Showing: CraigNoone,ParlorMarket (115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090); ChadSeabrook,SeabrookInsurance (6955 Old Canton Road, Suite A, Ridgeland, 601.487.8022); Michael Donovan, Plato’s Closet (1260 E. County Line Road, Ridgeland, 601.487.8207)

Best Local Professor: Jean Powers (Holmes Community College)

412 W. Ridgeland Ave., Ridgeland, 601.856.5400, holmes.cc.ms.us

Second: James Bowley, Millsaps College (1701 N. State St., 601.974.1000)Third: MattSteffey,MississippiCollegeSchoolofLaw (151 E. Griffith St., 601.925.3000)Good Showing: Jay Long, Hinds CommunityCollege (3925 Sunset Drive, 601.366.1450); BobPennebaker, Belhaven University (1500 Peachtree St., 601.968.5940); Robert McElvaine, MillsapsCollege (1701 N. State St., 601.974.1000); JamesStewart,TougalooCollege (500 W. County Line Road, 601.977.7768)

Best Local Filmmaker: Robby Piantanida

903.312.0119, borrowedproductions.com

Second: AmileWilsonThird: AnitaModak-TruranGood Showing: Jim Dollarhide; Edward Saint Pé; TateTaylor

Best Jewelry Designer: Betsy Liles (B. Fine Art Jewelry)

215 W. Jackson St., Ridgeland, 601.607.7741, blilesstudio.com

Second: LilMcKinnon-Hicks,LilMcKHJewelry (200 S. Commerce St., 601.259.6461)Third: AlexandLele (alexandlele.com)Good Showing: Liz Henry (lizhenryjewels.com); Whitney Giordano, Pear by Material Girls (182 Promenade Blvd., Flowood, 601.992.4533)

Best Community Activist/Hell-Raiser: Brad Franklin

Second: KennethStokesThird: JeffGoodGood Showing: Malcolm White; Knol Aust; CraigNoone

Best Place to Book a Party or Shower: The South Warehouse

627 E. Silas Brown St., 601.939.4518

Second: Fairview Inn/Sophia’s (734 Fairview St., 601.948.3429)Third: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Jackson/KingEdwardHotel (235 W. Capitol St., 601.353.5464)Good Showing: Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave., 601.941.1342), Parlor Market (115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090), The Cedars (4145 Old Canton Road, 601.366.5552), MississippiChildren’sMuseum(2145 Highland Drive, 601.981.5469)

Best Rising Entrepreneur: Chris Paige

Second: DonivonDuffyThird (tie): BradReeves and CraigandMichele

EscudeGood Showing: JayLong; JohnSkelton; Luis

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DOSSIER: BETSY BRADLEY

Age: 50Height: 5’6”Shoe Size: 8From: Greenville Job: Director, The Mississippi Museum of Art, www.msmuseumart.org/Worked at Mississippi Museum of Art for: 10 yearsFavorite piece of art: “Nocturne,” one of several by James McNeill Whistler, housed at the MMA: “It’s moody and impressionistic.”Why she got into art: “I loved the op-portunity to create programs where people could make art a part of their daily life. Art can changes lives.”

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Best Arts Organization: Mississippi Museum of Art

Second: Mississippi Arts Commission (501 N. West St., Suite 1101-A, 601.359.6030)Third: Craftsmen’sGuildofMississippi (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland, 601.856.7546)Good Showing: Greater Jackson Arts Council (255 E. Pascagoula St., 601.960.1557); NewStageTheatre (1100 Carlisle St., 601.948.3531); BalletMississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St., Suite 106, 601.960.1560); MississippiSymphonyOrchestra (201 E. Pascagoula St., Suite 104, 601.960.1565); Ballet Magnificat! (5406 interstate 55 N., 601.977.1001)

Best Community Garden/Nature Attraction:

Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art

380 S. Lamar St., 601.960.1515, msmuseumart.org

Second Place: Mynelle Gardens (4736 Clinton Blvd., 601.960.1894)Third Place (tie): MississippiMuseumofNaturalScience (2148 Riverside Drive, 601.354.7303); LeFleur’sBluffStatePark (2140 Riverside Drive, 601.987.3923)Good Showing: Clinton Community NatureCenter(617 Dunton Road, Clinton, 601.926.1104)

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Don’t forget to vote for Best of Jackson 2013. Ballot coming in November at bestofjackson.com.

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Best Photographer/Photo Studio: Sterling Photography

731 Pear Orchard Road, Suite 36, Ridge-land, 601.982.3032, sterlingpics.net

Second: ChristinaCannon,PhotographybyChristina(christinafoto.com)Third (tie): Josh Hailey, (joshhaileyart.com) and JustinRivesPhotography (justinrives.com)Good Showing: Ron Blaylock, Fondren Studioand Gallery (3017 N. State St., 601.506.6624); BlueGenes Photography by Becka Wigton (bluegenesphotography.com); FollowellFotography(Robby Followell, followellfotography.com)

Best Jackson Dancer: Nicole Marquez

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Second: Kathy Thibodeaux, Ballet Magnificat! (5406 Interstate 55 N., 601.977.1001)Third: TracieJames-Wade,LaMorne’sDance (123A Highway 80 E., Suite 274, Clinton)Good Showing: Sujan Ghimire, Salsa Mississippi (605 Duling Ave., 601.213.6355); Michael Day,DanceConnectionBallroomDanceCenter (306 N. Bierdeman Road, Pearl, 601.932.2374)

Best Live Theater: New Stage Theatre

1100 Carlisle St., 601.948.3531, newstagetheatre.com

Second: FondrenTheatreWorkshop(fondrentheatreworkshop.org)Third: Black Rose Community (103 Black St., Brandon, 601.825.1293) Good Showing: MADDRAMA at Jackson StateUniversity (1400 J.R. Lynch St., 601.979.2121); ThaliaMaraHall (255 E. Pascagoula St., 601.960.1537); J.LeeProductions (jleeplays.com); Actor’sPlayhouse (actorsplayhouse.net)

Best TV Sportscaster: Rob Jay (WLBT)

Second: AslanHodges(WAPT)Third: RayColeman(WAPT)Good Showing: JasonHurst(WJTV), JonWiener(FOX40), MichaelRubenstein(WLBT)

Best TV Personality: Barbie Bassett (WLBT)

Second: MaggieWade(WLBT)Third: HowardBallou(WLBT)Good Showing: MeganWest(WAPT), BertCase(WLBT), WaltGrayson(WLBT)

During his brief but action-packed and successful life, chef and businessman craig noone left a mark on the city and many of our residents. the man who envisioned restaurant Parlor Market (see pages 54-55) died in a car accident last fall, but his legacy lives on

through the lessons he taught about life, love and business. Here are a few of them.

How to Succeed in Business (and Life) Like Craig Nooneby Marika Cackett

Marika CackettWhen he spoke to you, it was as if you were the only person in the room. You had 100 percent of his attention, and he made you feel like what you said mattered.

Matthew Wade AllenCraig was “Craig” because he was fearless. He was “Craig” because he was one of the kind-est, warmest persons ever. Craig never met anyone at his restau-rant with anything less than the largest, warmest smile the world could offer. We didn’t just lose a person in Craig. We lost an enormous part of an entire city. We lost a enor-mous soul, an enormous heart.

Eddie OutlawCraig never met a stranger and always had something positive to say.

Germaine BenoitI think his life was a case study in what hav-ing vision, no boundaries and extreme pas-sion for what you are doing can produce! He lived his life at a different frequency than

most people do these days! Most of us get a notion or idea, but then think

too hard on it and talk ourselves out of it. But Craig did just

the opposite: he got that idea and then imme-

diately acted on it, trusting that inner pull. I believe that’s why he achieved over-the-top suc-cess in such a short

time. He had a vi-sion for what he wanted and he

went after it with veracity.

Tom Ramsey Luck and determination.

Elise RussellHe had the amazing ability to make everyone who walked through the doors feel like they were special, and would do anything to make their night more memorable. You don’t go to many businesses where if you have too much to drink, the own-er leaves to drive your car home to make sure that you get home safe. On occasion, he would drive around with to-go boxes and hand them out to the homeless. He took care of the people that he loved and did everything that he could to make sure that at the end of the day they were taken care of. He had so much passion for the restaurant, the food, the story it would leave behind one day and the people who would help get him there. He showed me how to love a place completely, and that’s how you become a rock star.

Arthur JonesThe ultimate salesman.

Leslie FoukalMy favorite thing about Craig was talking about our vision for Jackson and the poten-tial our city has for be-ing awesome. Whether it was talking new business ideas or current events, Craig was always pumped up to talk Jackson prog-ress. It’s fun talking to those kinds of people about the city you love. There was never a “Yeah, right, that’ll never hap-pen in Jack-son” ... It was always, “We’re not there, yet, but what it will take? ... Let’s do it, let’s make it happen.”

Julie SkipperI think a big part of what made Craig so successful was that he was fearless and did everything with such fierce commitment and passion. I don’t think trial runs or doing anything halfway was even a concept he could fathom; it was always full out, full throttle, all the time. That kind of energy and drive is contagious, and I think it’s what made others want to be where he was and a part of what he was doing.

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Best Local Cop (tie): Colendula Green, Jackson Police

Department, and Ricky Bracey, Ridgeland Police Department

Second: Lee Vance, Jackson Police Department Assistant Police ChiefThird: Malcolm E. McMillin, former Hinds County SheriffGood Showing: Wendall Watts, Precinct 4, Jackson Police Department; Tyrone Lewis, Hinds County Sherriff; Tim Sarrett, Pearl Police Department; Kenny Dunn, Jackson Police Department SWAT Team

Best Project Under Construction: Farish Street

Second: Museum to Market TrailThird: Old Capitol GreenGood Showing: Fortifi cation Street; Downtown Jackson; Fondren

Best Radio Personality, Best Radio Station: Nate and Murphy, WYOY (101.7)265 Highpoint Drive, Ridgeland,

601.956.0102, y101.com

Best Radio PersonalitySecond: Rick and Kim (MISS 103) Third: Brad and Mandy (Rock 93.9), Scott Steele (WUSJ 96.3)Good Showing: Bo Bounds (The Zone 105.9), DJ Unpredictable (Hot 97.7), DJ Jonasty (Hot 97.7)

Best Radio StationSecond: WJMI (99 JAMS)Third: WMSI (MISS 103)Good Showing: WRBJ (97.7); WRXW (ROCK 93.9); WWJX (JACK 94.7)

Best Jackson Writer:Kathryn Stockettkathrynstockett.com

Second: Beth Kander (bethkander.com)Third: Jill Conner Browne (sweetpotatoqueens.com)Good Showing: Susan Marquez (susanmarquez.blogspot.com)

Best Local Visual Artist: Wyatt Waters

307 Jefferson St., Clinton, 601.925.8115,

Second: Ginger Williams-Cook (gingerwilliams.net)Third: Josh Hailey (joshhaileyart.com, joshhaileyphotography.com)Good Showing: Ellen Langford (ellenlangford.com); William Goodman (enhancedmixture.com); Tony Davenport (tonydavenportimages.com)


BEST OF JACKSON 2012: BUSINESS & COMMUNITY from page 14

Best Teacher (K-12): Adam Frazier, Ridgeland

High School

Second: Lesley Benton (Pisgah Elementary School)Third: Natalie Long (Utica Elementary)Good Showing: Ashley Hewitt (Green Elementary School); Taylor Hildebrand (Brown Elementary School); Laura Blackwell (McWillie Upper Elementary School)

Peekabooby Kathleen M. Mitchell photos by Trip Burns

When Adam Frazier isn’t teaching, he exchanges a school backpack for one more suited to world travel.

Best Teacher Adam Frazier teaches sophomore Eng-lish at Ridgeland High School. He recently returned from a trip to India, Nepal, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Greece, France, Sweden, Denmark and Ger-many. He let us peek inside his backpack.

1. Mp3 player and headphones2. Multi-country power adapter3. Towel from the Hil-ton hotel in Tanzania

4. Travel knickknacks5. Lots of pens6. Various toiletries7. Backpack netting8. International cur-rency

9. Netbook10. Yoga beads11. Passport: Now with lots of new stamps.12. Journal from India13. Hiking boots: These

have stood on top of Mt. Kilimanjaro.14. Drawing, a gift from a child in Tanzania15. EMS fi eld guide16. Two cameras

Best Nonprofit Organization: Stewpot Community Services

1100 W. Capitol St., 601.353.2759, stewpot.org

Second: Community Animal Rescue and Adoption Inc. (CARA) (960 N. Flag Chapel Road, 601.922.7575)Third: (tie) Salvation Army (1450 Riverside Drive, 601.969.7560); Junior League of Jackson (805 Riverside Drive, 601.948.2357Good Showing: Operation Shoestring (1711 Bailey Ave., 601.353.6336); Mustard Seed (1085 Luckney Road, Brandon, 601.992.3556); The Good Samaritan (114 Millsaps Ave., 601.355.6276)

Best Real Estate Agent: Don Potts

Nix-Tann & Associates (1776 Lelia Drive, 601.982.7918)

Second: Mary Janita Tyree, Charlotte Smith Real Estate (601.982.7998)Third: Hayley Hayes, The Overby Company (2630 Ridgewood Road, 601.366.8511)Good Showing: John Skelton (601.540.8099)

Most Under-Appreciated Jacksonian: Funmi Franklin

Second: David WatkinsThird (tie): Leslee Foukal; Kimberly JacobsGood Showing: Marika Cackett; Melinda Murph

Best Local Preacher: Chip Henderson

Pinelake Church, 6071 Highway 25, 601.829.4500

Second: Keith Tonkel, Wells Memorial United Methodist Church (2019 Bailey Ave., 601.353.0658)Third (tie): Rob Hill, Broadmeadow United Methodist Church (4419 Broadmeadow Drive, 601.366.1403); Dwayne K. Pickett Sr., New Jerusalem Church of Jackson (1285 Raymond Road, 601.371.6772) Good Showing: C. J. Rhodes, Mount Helm Baptist Church (300 E. Church St., 601.278.5620); Mike Campbell, Redeemer Church (640 E. Northside Drive, 601.362.9987); J. Ligon Duncan III, First Presbyterian Church of Jackson (1390 N. State St., 601.353.8316)

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Brides these days have more options than ever before, and as a result weddings are as indi-

vidual as the women planning them. Wedding ceremonies are popping

up at museums, libraries, schools and more. But if you want true, old-fash-ioned southern glamour, there’s only one place to turn in Jackson: The Fairview Inn. When you walk into

the 1908 Colonial Revival mansion, you can’t help but feel you’ve stepped back to a time that most of Jackson has left behind. The historic inn of-fers a multitude of gorgeous photo locations, from the tall white col-umns in the front to the intimate ga-zebo in the back. Plus, with 18 guest rooms, including a honeymoon suite for the bride and groom, the nomi-Spa on site and Sophia’s Restaurant, Fairview can take care of everything from the pre-rehearsal dinner mas-sage to the post-wedding brunch. Fairview also has relationships with local vendors for cakes, flow-ers, event planners, musicians and photographers, making it easy to bring the best Jackson has to offer together for the big day. After the wedding, Fairview re-mains a popular place to visit for an-niversaries, special occasions, or just for the ever-popular Sunday brunch, an upscale buffet.

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Best Place to Get Married: Fairview Inn734 Fairview St.,

601.948.3429, fairviewinn.com

Second: The Cedars (4145 old

Canton Road, 601.366.5552)Third (tie): The

South Warehouse (627 E. Silas Brown St., 601.939.4518); Mynelle Gardens

(4736 Clinton Blvd., 601.960.1894)

Good Showing: Luckett Lodge

(214 Clark Creek Road, Brandon, 601.829.2567),

Mississippi Craft Center (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland,

601.856.7546), Mississippi Agriculture

and Forestry Museum (1150 Lakeland Drive, 601.432.4500)

Best Vet or Vet Clinic: North State Animal and Bird Hospital

5208 N. State St., 601.982-8261

Second: Briarwood Animal Hospital (1471 Canton Mart Road, 601.956.5030)Third: All Creatures Animal Care (262 New Mannsdale Road, Madison, 601.856.5339)Good Showing: Dr. Richard Gill (497 Springridge Road, Clinton 601.924.4169); Canton Animal Hospital (3114 Liberty St., Canton, 601.859.2703)

Best Stage Play: ‘Everyone Plays the Fool’

by J. Lee Productions

Second: “Annie” by New Stage TheatreThird: “Dracula” by New Stage TheatreGood Showing: “Assassins” by Fondren Theatre Workshop; “A Christmas Carol” by New Stage Theatre; “Guys and Dolls” by Black Rose Community Theatre; “Driving Miss Daisy” by New Stage Theatre

Best Public Figure: Former Gov. Haley Barbour

Second: Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr.Third: Gov. Phil Bryant

Best Visionary: David Watkins

Second: Craig NooneThird: Brad “Kamikaze” FranklinGood Showing: Jeff Good; Bill Cooley


Best Of JacksOn 2012: Business & Community from page 17

From Charles Schultz’s Linus in the comic “Peanuts” saying, “I

love mankind. It’s people I can’t stand,” to Raymond Chandler declaring, “It is not a fragrant world,” curmud-geons share their viewpoint with the world. Sharing his view is where this year’s top curmudgeon, broadcaster Bert Case, excels. Starting in radio at Ole

Miss after graduating from Murrah High in 1957, he entered the local news scene in 1965. While viewers today think of him in the WLBT an-chor chair, sharing his travels down the Pearl River or posing questions to an irate Gov. Fordice threatening to “whip his ass,” Case sees his work during Hurricane Camille and the resulting Weather Service doc-umentary as the most significant story of his career. He has been with WLBT since 1974.

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715 S. Jefferson St., 601.948.3333,

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Second: Chris JonesThird: Kenneth StokesGood Showing: Vince Falconi; Ian Williams

Known as the “Baby Boom” to Murrah students and alumni, Murrah High school’s band knows how to make a

good impression. Under the guidance of band director Bryan Jefferson, Murrah’s band is also called the “sound of Perfection.” fitting, as it was named the best high-school band in the Jackson metro area. the group of dedicated students works hard to achieve the many accolades the band has collected over the years, including superior ratings at Jackson Public school’s all city band competition. Many of the band’s members, past and present, have also participated in the all city Honor band as well. Band members are not the only ones who help maintain the band’s success. the strong parent support group and the faculty, staff and

students of Murrah High school show their consistent support for the devoted group.

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1400 Murrah Drive, 601.969.6602, murrah.jpsms.org

Second: Madison Central High School (1417 highland Colony Parkway, Madison, 601.856.7121)Third: Ridgeland High School (586 Sunnybrook Road, Ridgeland, 601.898.5023)Good Showing: Jim Hill High School (2185 Coach Fred harris St., 601.960.5334); Northwest Rankin High School (5805 highway 25, Flowood, 601.992.2242); Pearl High School (500 Pirate Cove, Pearl, 601.932.7931)


A warrior’s image is tough and strong: muscles, gleaming metal chest plates and weapons to

defend their territory. But a war-rior doesn’t always have armor that is visible. Brad Franklin describes an urban warrior as a “soldier for the city, someone who takes up the mantle for Jackson and goes to bat-tle against those people who would look to see our demise. Someone who’s a fighter.” Franklin and Julie Skipper, who are both freelance columnists for BOOM Jackson’s sister newspa-per, tied for this year’s Best Urban Warrior title for their dedication to the city they call home. Both Frank-lin and Skipper share an enthusiasm for Jackson’s development and em-phasize the importance of retaining the city’s creative thinkers. Brad Franklin, known to most by his hip-hop name Kamikaze, is a Jackson native. He is an estab-lished entrepreneur and hip-hop artist, with his own company, Hour Glass Media Group, and record la-bel, and is a managing partner in Dreams JXN. Franklin’s first career plan wasn’t always music, but after land-ing a record deal in Atlanta, he real-ized his future platform. “(Music) gives me the opportunity to speak about social issues around me,” he says. “The people who mentored me in music were people who said it was very important that you had a voice, and that hip-hop has some type of social voice to it.” Franklin advocates for every-thing Mississippi and considers him-self a “ProJack,” a term he coined, meaning someone who pushes the positive aspects of Jackson. “The image that people see of Mississippi on the national media is not one that I’m happy with,” he says. “We need to get people to see the better

parts of Jackson and the better parts of Mississippi.” Franklin sees Jackson as an urban metropolis with a small-town feel, perfect for fostering people’s creativity, and a place for citizens to “do your own thing.” As a father of four, with his oldest attending Jackson State Uni-versity in the fall, Franklin hopes that Jackson’s young people and col-lege graduates will realize the city’s potential and stay. “We have had a real brain-drain problem, and if we can impress upon our most talented people to stay here and fight the good fight, it will make this a bet-ter place,” he says. “We have to stop losing our most talented people to other cities.” After receiving her undergrad-uate degree from Millsaps College, Julie Skipper did not plan on return-ing to Jackson. But after getting her law degree in 2004, she found her-self back in the city. “I felt like that

because I wanted to go away I must have ended up back here for a rea-son,” she says. “Being away I saw what was possible (for Jackson), and I wanted to come back to help it achieve that.” Upon her return, Skipper had to find her place in the city all over again. “Everyone’s Jackson is dif-ferent, but you can find yours,” she says. “I just got out there.” In 2008, Skipper became the director of development and com-munications for the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson. She joined Watkins Partners in 2010 and began working on the Farish Street project, a two-block renovation in downtown Jackson. Ultimately, she says the project is about creating a place to foster innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship in Jackson. “We are doing things that are really game changers, and things that people say can’t be done,” she says.

Skipper recognizes the frustra-tions and fight it takes to make huge changes, but understands jobs, recreation, music and culture are going to bring in young entrepre-neurs. “You have to do some fight-ing sometimes, so I guess that’s the warrior part,” she says. “You have to have your armor on because there are still a lot of naysayers, so you have to be tough.” “Loving the city and wanting to see it achieve its potential gets me out of bed every morning,” she says.

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Best Urban Warrior (tie): Julie Skipper,

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Second: DavidWatkinsThird: CraigNooneGood Showing: JeffGood; Jonas“DJJonasty”Adams; BenAllen


Urban Living

Best Dressed by Kathleen M. Mitchell

2012

It’s 6:30 a.m. in Los Angeles, and Whitney Giordano has a cold. But fashion waits for no woman, and she is up and running, gearing up for another long day dressing

Mississippi’s trendiest women. Giordano, with her long, blonde hair and cheery smile, is at a national showroom, select-ing inventory that will hit the shelves of Material Girls, the popular boutique Giordano opened eight years ago. It’s a whirlwind week, one that will determine the success of her four stores through the winter season. “It’s just very fast paced,” she says. “I literally wake up at 6:30, and we’re out of here by like 7 or probably 7:30, eat a quick breakfast, and then by the time we’re back, it’s probably been a whole 12 hours, pretty much going the whole time. And sometimes we don’t even eat lunch because you just have to work through it and keep going. There’s so much to see and so much to do, and you want to make sure you have it all.” Fast-paced is the way Giordano likes her business. When the first Material Girls became a reality at its original location in Flowood, Gior-dano was still finishing her degree at the Uni-versity of Southern Mississippi. “I opened my first one in 2004. I did it for six months while I still was in college,” she says. “I already knew I was going to do it. There was never a doubt in my mind. I just wanted to get my degree first.” Since that first opening eight years ago, the boutique has grown at a wild pace, adding three more locations (at the Renaissance in Ridgeland, and in Oxford and Hattiesburg), and expanding into an original perfume line. A lot of planning goes into picking the clothes for the boutiques, including researching the latest trends. “Like right now, it’s a bunch of print jeans and colored jeans that is really popular, so while we’re here, we were like, ‘OK,

we’ve got to find the best one, the best prices, the best fit, everything,’” Giordano says. “So we research, get here and then try to find the best ones that we know that no other stores in Mis-sissippi are going to have.” The season is another important aspect when it comes to stocking the shelves. “With the holidays coming, we want to have enough dressy dresses for Christmas and holiday parties and Mistletoe (Marketplace) …

all the different functions that are going on,” Giordano says. “With football season, we’re big on dress-ing everybody for the tailgating and whatnot, so we’re making sure we have all the school colors. That’s really important to us, and we’ve definite-ly gotten very well known for making sure we

have all the colors (of USM, Ole Miss and Mis-sissippi State).” Giordano is also keenly aware of what her customers want. There is no New Yorker black-on-black-on-black fashion at Material Girls. Every store features an explosive color palette, with bright yellow blazers and shiny or-ange wedges fighting for attention with a shock of hot-pink purses. Soon after Giordano returns to Mississip-pi, shipments of the clothes she chooses at the show arrive, fast and furious, and there is a big push to turn over the inventory at each of the stores and get the word out about new items. Social media is a big part of advertising and sales for Material Girls. In addition to its four locations, Material Girls also offers the op-tion to shop online (shopmaterialgirls.com) or via its Facebook page. The store posts new or on sale items on Facebook, and it offers custom-ers yet another way to interact. They can inquire about sizes, put items on hold to pick up at the store, or have items shipped directly to them, all via social media. “I think it’s just listening to what they want and knowing if there’s a need,” Giordano says of her connection to her customers. “I really do have a good idea of what people want and what they need, and I’m big on customer service. I make sure my girls are all educated on how to help people and what’s expected, whether it’s answering a question on Facebook or on the phone or for someone from the dressing room.” But whether Giordano is at home or in far-flung locations—she typically travels to L.A., Las Vegas or New York about every other month to attend shows—Giordano constantly has Missis-sippi and Material Girls on the brain. “The only time I’m not working or not thinking Material Girls or about my customers is when I’m sleeping,” she says with a laugh.

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Best Boutique: Material Girls

182 Promenade Blvd., Flowood, 601.992.4533; 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, 601.605.1605,

shopmaterialgirls.com

Second: Treehouse (3000 N. State St., 601.982.3433)Third: Libby Story (1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 5003, 662.323.1427)Good showing: Migi’s (131 Market St., Flowood, 601.919.8203); Pink Bombshell (270 Dogwood Blvd., Flowood, 601.919.1366, 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 5007, 601.853.0775); circa. URBAN ARTISAN LIVING (2771 Old Canton Road, 601.362.8484); 4450 (4450 Interstate 55 N., 601.366.3687)

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Libby StoryModel: Jamie Ainsworth

Free People Beat it Tank, $118Free People Daisy Check Crop Bra, $38Newold Crop Demin Tie Top, $39Jack by BB Dakota Joel Skirt, $54Libby Story Vintage Twist Chain Necklace, $14Assorted Vintage Bracelets, $14-20Jeffrey Campbell Damsell Wedge, $168

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TreehouseModel: Nina Anand

Vince Top, $285Vince Leggings, $235Angel Court Necklaces, $158-398Rebecca Minkoff Cross-body Purse, $195Aquatalia Boots, $425

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Fushia top, $36.95Leopard Blazer, $48.95Leather Skirt, $48.95Black Fringe Wedge Booties, $42.95Gold Chunk Bracelet, $29.95Lily and Laura Bracelets, one for $12 or three for $30

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Hair, skin and nails are often my top priorities. Luckily for me, I can get

pretty in a local spot and save gas and time. Lacru salon tan and spa, opened by stephanie Barnes eight years ago in febru-ary, has offered services includ-ing color, haircuts and styles, facials and tanning. “Our goal as a team will always be a commit-ment to performance, integrity and change,” Barnes said. the professionals can also wax and do various nail treatments. Be sure to check out the Jane Ire-land mineral cosmetic line.

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Best Locally Owned Business: LaCru

Salon Tan and Spa5352 Lakeland Drive, Suite 600, Flowood, 601.992.7980

lacrusalon.com

Second: circa. Urban ArtisanLiving (2771 old canton road, 601. 362.8484)third (tie): Parlor Market (115 W. capitol St. 601.360.0090); SneakyBeans (2914 n. State St., 601. 497.6349) Good Showing: Material Girls (1000 highland colony, ridgeland 601.605.1065); Mangia Bene (3317 n. State St., 601.982.4443); Plato’sCloset (1260 e. county Line road, ridgeland, MS 39157 601. 487.8207)

Best Facialist/Esthetician: Laya

Parisi, LaCru Salon5352 Lakeland Drive, Suite

600, Flowood, 601.992.7980,

Second: Linda Whitaker (Sun Gallery, 6712 old canton road, Suite 3, ridgeland, 601.957.7502)third: TamarSharp (nomiSpa, 734 Fairview St., 601.948.3429)Good Showing: Rachel McDuffie (Aqua the Day Spa, 4465 interstate 55 n., 601.362.9550); RyanHodges (Sanctuary Body Spa at the township, 340 township Ave., Suite 200, 601. 790.2222)

Best Museum, Tourist Attraction:

Mississippi Children’s Museum2145 Highland Drive, 601.981.5469, mississippichildrensmuseum.com

Best MuseumSecond: Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 riverside Drive, 601.354.7303)third: MississippiMuseumofArt (380 S. Lamar St., 601.960.1515)Good Showing: MississippiAgriculturalandForestryMuseum (1150 Lakeland Drive, 601.432.4500); OldCapitol Museum (100 S. State St., 601.359.6920); SmithRobertsonMuseumandCulturalCenter (528 Bloom St., 601.960.1457)

Best Tourist AttractionSecond: Old Capitol Museum (100 S. State St., 601.359.6920)third: TheMississippiCraftCenter (950 rice road, ridgeland, 601.856.7546)Good Showing: Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St., 601.960.1515); Welty House and Garden (1119 Pinehurst St., 601.353.7762); JacksonZoo (2918 W. capitol St., 601.352.2580)

Best Category We Left Off (tie): Japanese Hibachi / Weight Loss

Facility / Travel Agent

Best Bridal/Gift Registry: The Everyday Gourmet

1625 E. County Line Road, Suite 500, 601.977.9258, theeverydaygourmet.com

Second: Batte Furniture (1010 e. northside Drive, 601.366.0335)third: PersnicketyHomeAccentsandFineGifts (2078 Main St., Madison, 601.853.9595)Good Showing: The Early Settler (4500 interstate 55 n., Suite 118, 601.366.2715); The Cupboard (745 clinton Parkway, clinton, 601.924.5245); ThePaper Place (2941 old canton road, 601.366.3675); MississippiCraftCenter (950 rice road, ridgeland, 601.856.7546)

Best Beauty Shop or Salon: Barnette’s Salon

4465 Interstate 55 N., 601.362.9550; 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland,

601.898.9123, barnettessalon.com

Second: LaCruSalon (5352 Lakeland Drive, Suite 600, Flowood, 601.992.7980)third: Smoak Salon (622 Duling Ave., Suite 206, 601.982.5313)Good Showing: Social Agenda Salon (419 Mitchell Ave., 601.982.5575); Lacey’s Salon (1935 Lakeland Drive, Suite c, 601.397.6389)

Best Dance Lessons: Salsa Mississippi

605 Duling Ave., 601.213.6355, salsamississippi.com

Second: Dance Connection Ballroom Dance Center (306 n. Bierdeman road, Pearl, 601.932.2374)third: BalletMississippi (201 e. Pascagoula St., Suite 106, 601.960.1560)Good Showing: DanceUnlimited (6787 S. Siwell road, Suite e, Byram 601.373.6143; 3091 highway 49 S., Suite e, Florence, 601.373.6143); Beverly’sSchoolofDance (107 Office Park Drive, Brandon, 601.825.4056); BalletMagnificat! (5406 interstate 55 n., 601.977.1001); TheDanceStudio (665 S. Pear orchard road, Suite 100, ridgeland, 601.899.8880)

Best Caterer: Fresh Cut Catering & Floral

108 Cypress Cove, Flowood, 601.939.4518, wendyputt.com

Second: Mangia Bene (4465 interstate 55 n., Suite 101, 601.362.2900)third: CosmopolitanCatering (2947 old canton road, 601.983.4450)Good Showing: Julep Restaurant & Bar (4500 interstate 55 n., 601.362.1411); VIP Grand Events (4500 interstate 55 n., 601.713.4040); JulieLevanway’sFresh From the Flame (5446 river thames road, 601.957.6123)


Best Comic Book Store: Heroes and Dreams: Comics

and Collectibles5352 Lakeland Drive, Suite 1700, Flowood,

601.992.3100, heroesanddreams.com

Second: Van’sComicsandCards (558 Highway 51, Ridgeland, 601.898.9950)Third: Java Ink (420 Roberts St., Pearl, 601.397.6292)Good Showing: Comic Commander/Action Island (579 Highway 51, Suite D, Ridgeland, 601.856.1789)

Best Campaigner for Best of Jackson Award: Chris Paige

Second: JeffGoodThird: JanisBoersmaGood Showing: WhitneyGiordano/MaterialGirls

Best Fitness Center/Gym: The Courthouse Racquet

and FitnessMultiple Locations, mscourthouse.com

Second: The Club (multiple locations: theclubms.com)Third: YMCA(multiple locations)Good Showing: FitnessLady (331 Sunnybrook Road, Ridgeland, 601.856.0535, and 5720 Highway 80 East, Pearl, 601.939.2122); BaptistHealthplex (717 Manship St., 601.968.1766); AnytimeFitness (4924 Interstate 55 N., 601.321.9465; 628 South Pearson Road, Pearl, 601.664.0330; 655 Highway 49 S., Richland, 601.933.1945)

Best Bookstore: Lemuria Books

Banner Hall, 4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 202, 601.366.7619, lemuriabooks.com

Second: Choctaw Books (926 N. State St., 601.352.7281)Third: HeroesandDreams:ComicsandCollectibles (5352 Lakeland Drive, Suite 1700, Flowood, 601.992.3100) Good Showing: TheBookRack (1491 Canton Mart Road, Suite 7, 601.956.5086; 584 Springridge Road, Suite C, Clinton, 601.924.9020); JSU Bookstore (Jackson State University, Student Center, 1400 J. R. Lynch St., 601.979.2021)

Best Reason to Live in Jackson: The People

Second: FondrenThird: FamilyGood Showing:Shopping;Community;Belhaven

Bringing The Community Together:Promoting Racial Harmony and Facilitating Understanding

2012 Friendship Golf OutingThursday, Oct. 4, 2012 8:00 a.m. shotgun start, Colonial Country ClubSeeking players, teams, sponsors and volunteers. Any level golfer (or non-golfer) welcome! The Golf Outing is our annual fundraiser for Jackson 2000 operations, including Dialogue Circles and monthly luncheons. Call Hibbett Neel (601-948-3071) or Jonathan Larkin (601-957-0434) for sponsorship, player and team information.

Monthly Discussion LuncheonsSecond Wednesday, 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Jackson 2000 invites you to lunch and learn from provocative speakers and forums held at the Mississippi Arts Center.

2012 Dialogue CirclesOngoing for adults and youth - see websiteJackson 2000 presents dialogue circles, a series of facilitated, curriculum-based discussion sessions that can open minds, change hearts and build lasting friendships.

More information: www.jackson2000.org


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Second: Mississippi Craft Center (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland, 601.856.7546)Third: Apple Annie’s (106 Autumn Ridge, Suite 6, Brandon, 601.992.9925 and 1896 Main St. Suite D, Madison, 601.853.8911)Good Showing: Pine Cone (1220 E. Northside Drive, Suite 220, 601.713.1421); Turkoyz (4500 Interstate 55 N., 601.981.4000); Persnickety Home Accents and Fine Gifts (2078 Main St., Madison, 601.853.9595)


The Best to Give (and Receive)// by Aaron Cooper

It can be easy to fall into the gift-giving rut of gift certificates and generic home goods from big-box outlets. This year, to truly wow, look to Best of Jackson winners for Most Unique Gifts. Each store offers a different style and aesthetic, but all have one thing in common: going beyond the ordinary to use glass, wood, precious metals and stones, and even leather or signature scents

in a way that probably isn’t in your home, yet. When you wander through these stores, something is sure to grab your eye (and your wallet)—and once you’re in the gift-giving mode, why not treat yourself in addition to the ones you love?

Decorative Owl Fan, $89.95, Pine ConeThis standing owl fan is a quirky way to keep your office or home cool in the Mississippi heat.

Purple Heart Bowl by Walter Catt, $375, Mississippi Craft CenterMade from small pieces of extremely rare Peltogyne wood from South Ameri-ca, this bowl will liven any arrangement, counter or party.

Naturally Dyed Scarf by Winki Allen, $85, Mississippi Craft CenterThis beautiful silky scarf is dyed chemi-cal-free using tea, rust and berries.

Three E Designs Cookie Jar, $178, PersnicketyAdd a bit of whimsy to your home-baked treats with this flowered jar.

Mistura Wood and Leather Watch, $245, circa. URBAN ARTISAN

LIVINGThis extremely masculine

watch can be worn by both men and women, adding an

urban edge to any wardrobe.

Chart Metal-works Missis-sippi Brass and

Leather Belt, $210, circa. URBAN ARTI-

SAN LIVINGWith a vintage map to

match the cuff links in the center of the buckle, this piece adds style and state flair to your outfit.

Chart Metalworks Mississippi Brass Cufflinks, $110, circa. URBAN ARTISAN LIVING

For those who want to keep a little Mississippi close at hand, these cuf-

flinks feature vintage maps of the state.


Best Day Spa: Aqua the Day Spa

4465 Interstate 55 N., 601.362.9550; 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 8001,

Ridgeland, 601.898.9123, aquathedayspa.com

Second: TrioMediSpa (4812 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601.608.8746)Third:LaCru (5352 Lakeland Drive, Suite 600, Flowood, 601.992.7980)Good Showing: SkinDistrict (2629 Courthouse Circle, Suite B, Flowood, 601.981.7546); Drench (118 W. Jackson St., Suite 2B, Ridgeland, 601.707.5656); MonAmi (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 128, 601.366.7721); nomiSpa (734 Fairview St., 601.948.3429)

Best Barber Shop: Maurice’sMultiple Locations: call 601.362.2343

Second: CustomCutsandStyles (2445 Terry Road, 601.321.9292)Third: Bob’s Cut and Curl (3015 N. State St., 601.362.0326) / Good Showing: Lil’Dave’s (3013 J.R. Lynch St., 601.354.1010 or 601.355.0003); MadisonFamilyBarber (211 Hoy Road, Madison, 601.853.8084); NappyKutz (3807 Robinson Road, 601.923.6444)


Q:What’sthestrangesttattooyou’veevergiven?Squench’sTattoosandBodyPiercing(3780 Interstate 55 s., 601.372.2800)A:MalloryBlalock: a cover up (of what) was supposed to be a portrait, (but) the original art-ist did it backwards; it was really bad and dark. I had to put a koi fish with waves over it.

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Piercing3780 Interstate 55 S., 601.372.2800,

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Second (tie): Lance Dillon (927 Highway 51, Madison, 601.898.3000), Chad Stokes (200 Key Drive, Madison, 601.856.5227), Rusty Riley (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 238, 601.366.1117)Third: Brad Armstrong (459 Pebble Creek Drive, Madison, 601.856.3141)Good Showing: Paula Stewart (505 Springridge Road, Suite C, Clinton, 601.924.2446), Jason Cox (105 Belle Meade Point, Flowood, 601.919.8575), Amy Sherman (1004 Hugh Ward Blvd., Flowood, 601.992.9975)

Best Hair Stylist: Lacey Norris, Lacey’s Salon & Accessories

1935 Lakeland Drive, 601.906.2253

Second: Eddie Outlaw, William Wallace Salon (2939 Old Canton Road, 601.982.8300)Third: Claire Kinsey, Gloss Salon (733 Lake Harbour Drive, 601.898.8640)Good Showing: Griff Howard, Ritz Salon (775 Lake Harbour Drive, Suite H, Ridgeland, 601.856.4330); Crystal Williams, Social Agenda Salon & Boutique (2945 Old Canton Road, 601.982.5575); Stephanie Barnes, LaCru (5352 Lakeland Drive, Suite 600, Flowood, 601.992.7980)

Best Place to Buy Antiques: Antique Mall of the South

367 Highway 51, Ridgeland, 601.853.4000, antiquemallofthesouth.com

Second: Old House Depot (639 Monroe St., 601.592.6200)Third: Interiors Market (659 Duling Ave., 601.981.6020)Good Showing: Repeat Street (626 Ridgewood Road, 601.605.9393); Interior Spaces (5060 Interstate 55 N., 601.956.4199); St. Martin’s Gallery (2817 Old Canton Road, 601.362.1977)

Best Place to Buy Shoes: The Shoe Bar at Pieces425 Mitchell Ave., 601.939.5204

Second: Earth Walk Shoes (4500 Interstate 55 N., 601.981.1975)Third: Material Girls (182 Promenade Blvd., Flowood, 601.992.4553; 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 7005, Ridgeland, 601.605.1065)Good Showing: Maison Weiss (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 109, 601.981.9621); Plato’s Closet (1260 E. County Line Road, Ridgeland, 601.487.8207)

Best Plumber: Skeen Plumbing and Gas Inc.

220 Christopher Cove, Ridgeland, 601.856.5758, skeenplumbinggas.com

Second: Chris Wright (Wright Plumbing, 114 Southern Ridge Drive, Madison, 601.898.3223)Third: Buford Heating and Plumbing (5625 Highway 18 W., 601.372.7676)Good Showing: Neill Plumbing (4321.1/2 N. State St., 601.366.0507); T.J. Hare Plumbing (Springridge Road, 601.922.1874); Wesley Brisendine (at Mr. Rooter) (601.414.0020)

Best Kids’ Event: WellsFestSeptember, Jamie Fowler Boyll Park, 1398 Lakeland Drive, 601.353.0658,

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Second: KidsFest (April, Freedom Ridge Park, 235 W. School St., Ridgeland, 601.853.2011)Third: Rip the Cypher (121 Millsaps Ave., 601. 540.5991)Good Showing: Mississippi Children’s Museum (2145 Highland Drive, 877.793.5437); Pump It Up (1576 Old Fannin Road, Suite P, Brandon, 601.992.5866); Mississippi State Fair (October, 1200 Mississippi St., 601.362.6121)

Best Yoga Studio: Butterfly Yoga3025 N. State St., 601.981.6449,

butterflyyoga.net

Second: JoyFlow Yoga (7048 Old Canton Road, Suite 2F, 601.613.4317)Third: Courthouse (46 Northtown Drive, 601.956.1300)Good Showing: Studio OM (665 Duling Ave., 601.209.6325); Tara Yoga (200 Park Circle, Suite 4, Flowood, 601.932.7700)

Best Martial Arts Studio: Jason Griffin’s Tae Kwon Do

103 Christian Drive, Suite D, Brandon, 601.824.0058;

125 Dyess Road, Ridgeland, 601.977.9000, griffinstkd.com

Second: Academy of Kung Fu (626 Ridgewood Road, Ridgeland, 601.856.5051)Third: Gracie South (5352 Lakeland Drive, Suite 1400, Flowood, 601.502.7634)Good Showing: West Hapkido Academy (291 Highway 51, Ridgeland, 601.856.8487); Martial Arts Academy (2160 Main St., Suite F, Madison, 601.898.5555); Knockout Fitness and MMA (205 Belle Meade Pointe, Flowood, 769.233.7901)


Mal’s St. Paddy’s Parade FactoidsIn 2006, 50,000 people attended the parade. By 2012, 70,000 people attended and brought $7.6 million into the city.

Established in 1983.

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Best Annual Event, Best Outdoor Event: Mal’s St.

Paddy’s ParadeDowntown Jackson, 601.948.0888,

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Best Annual EventSecond: Mistletoe Marketplace (Mississippi Trade Mart, 1200 Mississippi St., 601.948.2357)Third: Chimneyville Crafts Festival (Mississippi

Trade Mart, 1200 Mississippi St., 601.856.7546)Good Showing: CelticFest (celticfestms.org); Wellsfest (wellschurch.org); Fondren Unwrapped (Fondren neighborhood, 601.981.9606)

Best Outdoor EventSecond: Pepsi Pops (Old Trace Park, Post Road, Ridgeland, 601.960.1565)Third: Wellsfest (wellschurch.org)Good Showing: CelticFest (celticfestms.org); Jacktoberfest (jacktoberfest.com); Fondren After 5 (fondren.org/fondren_after_5)

Best Liquor/Wine Store: Kats Wine and Spirits

921 E. Fortification St., 601. 983.5287, katswine.com

Second: Briarwood Wine and Spirits (4949 Old Canton Road, 601.956.5108)Third: Fondren Cellars (633 Duling Ave., 769.216.2323)Good Showing: Joe T’s (286 Highway 51 N., Ridgeland, 601.605.7602); McDade’s Wine and Spirits (1220 E. Northside Drive, Suite 320, 601.366.5676); Reservoir Wine and Spirits (775 Lake Harbour Drive, Suite C, Ridgeland, 601.856.2712

Best Place to Buy Musical Instruments:

Morrison Brothers Music127 Dyess Road, Ridgeland, 601.956.013,

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Second: Mississippi Music (1001 Sara Lane, Flowood, 601.922.1200)Third: Fondren Guitars by Patrick Harkins (607 Fondren Place, 601.362.0313)Good Showing: Guitar Center (1189 E. County Line Road, 601.956.8053); Lakeland Music (5200 Highway 25, Flowood, 601.992.0089); Allegrezzo Piano Company (608 Highway 51, Suite A, Ridgeland, 601.856.2524)

Best Men’s Clothes: The Rogue and Good Company

4450 Interstate 55 N., 601.362.6383, therogue.com

Second: Plato’s Closet (1260 E. County Line Road, Ridgeland, 601.487.8207)Third: Kinkade’s Fine Clothing (120 W. Jackson St., Suite 2B, Ridgeland, 601.898.0513)Good Showing: Great Scott (4400 Old Canton Road, Suite 101, 601.984.3500); Red Square Clothing Co. (1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 9004, Ridgeland, 601.853.8960); JoS A. Bank Clothiers (870 Interstate 55 N., 601.366.9711)

Best Massage Therapist: Martha Howell, Baptist Health Complex717 Manship St., 601.968.1766, mbhs.org

Second: Brad Jackson (Body Anew Medical Spa, 113 W. Jackson St., Suite 1.A, Ridgeland, 601.605.0452) Third: William Boren (Highland Village, 4500

Interstate 55 N., Suite 239, 601.942.5014)Good Showing: Sara Simpson (2626 Southerland St., 601.613.6040); Stephanie Miller (The Massage Studio LLC, 1510 N. State St., Suite 302, 601.624.7784); Olga Richardson (Massage by Olga, 4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 254, 601.918.4087)

Best Garden Supply/Nursery: Lakeland Yard & Garden Center

4210 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601.939.7304, lakelandyardandgarden.com

Second: Callaway’s Yard & Garden Center (839 Pear Orchard Road, Ridgeland, 601.957.1731)Third: Green Oak (5009 Old Canton Road, 601.956.5017) Good Showing: Hutto’s Home and Garden Center (1320 Ellis Ave., 601.973.2277); Martinson’s Garden Works (650 Highway 51, Ridgeland, 601.856.3078); Everyday Gardener (2905 Old Canton Road, 601.981.0273)

Best Mechanic: Graves and Stoddard

722 Highway 80 E., Flowood, 601.939.3662

Second: Putnam’s Automotive Service (4879 N. State St., 601.366.1886)Third: Ridgeland Service Center (282 Highway 51, Ridgeland, 601.856.7666)Good Showing: Gateway Tire and Service Center (3004 J.R. Lynch St., 601.352.3611); Car Care Clinic (multiple locations)



At the age of 4, Manisha Sethi knew that she wanted to become a pediatrician. When she was 15, she enrolled at Millsaps

College and graduated magna cum laude at 18. She has served on the faculty at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and held the position as chief of pediatrics. By 31 years old, Dr. Sethi had already accom-plished something that most doctors would have just started: beginning her own practice. Sethi has been at the helm at the Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Association in Ridgeland for seven years. Her medical care is not only limited to children, however—Dr. Sethi provides service to patients young and old.

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Best Doctor: Dr. Manisha Sethi

6919 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland; 601.956.0911

Second: Dr. Bard Johnston (401 Baptist Drive, Suite 104, Madison, 601.605.3858)Third: Dr. Meredith Travelstead (501 Marshall St., Suite 400, 601.354.0869)Good Showing: Dr. Bruce Black (401 Baptist Drive, Suite 104, Madison, 601.605.3858); Dr. Dan Woodliff (971 Lakeland Drive, Suite 250, 601.982.1283); Dr. Massie Headley (6250 Old Canton Road; Suite 100, 601.957.1015); Dr. Joe Terry (935 Highway 51, Madison, 601.856.5986)

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Best Nature Walk: Natchez Trace

Second: LeFleur’s Bluff / Mayes Lake (2140 Riverside Drive, 601.987.3923)Third: Clinton Nature Center (617 Dunton Road, 601.926.1104)Good Showing: Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Drive, 601.576.6000); Belhaven University and Neighborhood (1500 Peachtree St., 601.968.5940)

Best Art Gallery: Fischer Galleries

3100 N. State St., Suite 101, 601.291.9115, fi schergalleries.com

Second: Southern Breeze Gallery (1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 5005, Ridgeland, 601.607.4147) Third: Brown’s Fine Art and Framing (630 Fondren Place, 601.982.4844)Good Showing: Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St., 601.960.1515); Fondren Art Gallery (3030 N. State St. 601.981.9222); Gallery 119 (119 S. President St., 601.969.4091)

Best Flower Shop: Greenbrook Flowers

705 N. State St., 601.957.1951, greenbrookfl ower.com

Second: A Daisy a Day Flowers & Gifts (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 194, 601.982.4438)Third: Drake’s Designs (1491 Canton Mart Road, 601.957.6983)Good Showing: Mostly Martha’s (353 Highway 51, Ridgeland, 601.956.1474); Whitley’s Flowers (740 Lakeland Drive, 601.362.8844); Green Oak (5009 Old Canton Road, 601.956.5017)

Best Yoga Instructor: Jean Powers, The Courthouse

46 Northtown Drive, 601.956.1300, mscourthouse.com

Second: Scotta Brady (Butterfl y Yoga, 3025 N. State St., 601.594.2313)Third: Tara Blumenthal (Energy in Motion, 200 Park Circle, Suite 4, Flowood, 601.932.7700)Good Showing: Debi Lewis (Joyfl ow Yoga, 7048 Old Canton Road, Suite 2F, Ridgeland, 601.613.4317); Katie Cassady (Butterfl y Yoga, 3025 N., State St., 601.981.6449); Georgette Turner (Matworks Yoga and Pilates Club, 322 Highway 80 E., Suite 8, Clinton, 601.624.6356 )


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Best Thrift/Consignment Shop: Repeat Street

626 Ridgewood Road, 601.605.9393, repeatstreet.net

Second: Orange Peel (422 Mitchell Ave., 601.364.9977)Third: Plato’s Closet (1260 E. County Line Road, 601.487.8207)Good Showing: Bargain Boutique (5070 Parkway Drive, 601.991.0500); N.U.T.S. (114 Millsaps Ave., 601.355.7458); Goodwill (multiple locations)

Best Place to Buy Kids Clothes and Toys: Olde Tyme

Commissary4500 Interstate 55 N., 601.366.1849,

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Second: Helen’s Young Ages (4750 Interstate 55 N., 601.362.0317)Third: Pop Fizz (1481 Canton Mart Road, Suite E, 601.977.1000)Good Showing: Sweet Dreams (1896 Main St., 601.856.2080); Leap Frog (104 Village Blvd., 601.898.0727); Lemon Meringue (1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 1007, 601.853.2611)

Best Playground/Park: Laurel Street Park

1841 Laurel St.

Second: Winner’s Circle Park (100 Winners Circle Drive, Flowood)Third: LeFleur’s Bluff State Park (2140 Riverside Drive, 601.987.3923)Good Showing: Strawberry Patch Park (271 St. Augustine Drive, Madison); Liberty Park (810 Madison Ave., Madison); Parham Bridges (5055 Old Canton Road)

Best Tanning Salon: Sun Gallery2720 N. State St., 601.366.5811

Second: Solar 51 (136 S. Pearson Road, Pearl, 601.939.1990; 727 Clinton Parkway, Clinton, 601.925.9747; 398 Highway 51, Suite 130, Ridgeland, 601.898.1003)Third: Reservoir Tan & Salon (132 Lakeland Heights Blvd., Suite D, Flowood, 601.992.3535)Good Showing: Pear Orchard Tan (305 Towne Center Place, Suite D, Ridgeland, 601.853.6826); SunKissed Tanning (1189 Old Fannin Road, Flowood, 769.798.0705); Palm Beach Tan (multiple locations: see palmbeachtan.com)

Best Tailor: Custom Tailoring by Al

1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 4004, Ridgeland, 601.607.3443; 258 Dogwood

Blvd., Flowood, 601.992.1373, customtailoringbyalofms.com

Second: Finishing Touch (4551 Office Park Drive, 601.362.5288)Third: Michael Armstrong of Tom James Company (1775 Lelia Drive, Suite D, 601.713.2034)Good Showing: Golden Touch (5355 Executive Place, 601.362.6790); Tailor You (6800 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601.991.3300

Best Yoga Studio: Butterfly Yoga3025 N. State St., 601-981-6449, butterfly-

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Second: JoyFlow Yoga (7048 Old Canton Road, Suite 2F, 601-613-4317)Third: Courthouse (46 Northtown Drive, 601-956-1300)Good Showing: Studio OM (665 Duling Ave., 601-209-6325); Tara Yoga (200 Park Circle, Suite 4, Flowood, 601-932-7700)



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Smoked Turkey (lettuce, tomato & mayo)..................................................... 5.75with cheese ................................ 6.95

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Double Hamburger ............... 5.45with cheese ................................. 7.25

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Chef Salad ............................. 10.75(topped with cheddar and swiss cheese, boiled egg, smoked chicken or smoked ham & turkey, with a choice of Come Back, Ranch or Raspberry Vinaigrette)

Tater Salad, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, BBQ Sauce: single - 2.25, 1/2 pint - 2.95, pint - 4.59, 1/2 gallon - 16.80, gallon - 29.95

Homemade PiesLemon or Pecan ..................... 4.35

Hershey Bar ............................ 4.95

Carrot Cake ............................. 4.50

Coconut Cake .......................... 4.95

We also sell Whole Pies!

Party PacksServes 10 Adults .................. 44.95(2lb. pork or beef or 2 whole chickens; 2 pints beans, 2 pints slaw & 6 slices of Texas toast or 10 buns)

1/2 Party Pack ....................... 23.75

Rib Party Pack (serves 4) ....... 52.15(2 slabs ribs, 1 pint beans, 1 pint slaw, 1 pint potato salad, 4 slices of Texas toast)

We sell BBQ Pork, Beef, Ribs, Chicken, Ham & Turkey by the pound.

Ask About Our Catering!

Jackson’s Best BBQJFP’s Best of Jackson

2003 • 2006 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012

(a very high-class pig stand)

1856 Main St. • Madison601.853.8538

BBQ Plates(All plates are served with your choice of two

of our delicious sides: garden salad, slaw, potato salad, American fries, baked beans or Brunswick

stew, cool months only, and Texas toast)

BBQ pork shoulder (smoked with hickory wood for 12 hours, then pulled and lightly chopped)

BBQ beef brisket (smoked with hickory wood for 12 hours, then pulled and lightly chopped)

St. Louis style ribs (slow smoked with hickory wood and hand rubbed with our dry rub or served wet when basted with our mild bbq sauce)Half slabWhole slab (enough for two people and served with your choice of four of our sides)

Half smoked chicken (served dry or wet when basted with our mild bbq sauce)

Queenie’s half chicken (smoked and hand rubbed with our dry rub)

BBQ chicken (pulled off the bone of our smoked chicken and lightly chopped)

Combination plate (served with 1/2 chicken of your choice and 1/2 slab of ribs, wet or dry and four sides of your choice; enough for two)

Special Sandwich PlatterChoice of smoked chicken, pork, beef, ham, turkey or hamburger and two of our sides

SaladsCHEF Salad, mixed greens, tomato,

egg, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, and your choice of ham and turkey, smoked chicken, pork, or beef w/ your choice of dressing (ranch, comeback, blue cheese, honey mustard, raspberry vinegarette, or oil & vinegar)

Small CHEF

Po-BoysPo-Boy Choice of pork, beef,

chicken, ham, or turkey and one of our sides* (Dressed with lettuce, tomato and mayo)

Club Po-Boy Smoked ham and turkey grilled with melted cheddar and swiss cheese and choice of one of our sides (dressed with lettuce, tomato and our special comeback dressing)

Sausage Po-Boy Smoked pork susage dressed with grilled onions, bell peppers and mustard, and one of our sides*

Here’s the Beef Po-Boy Smoked beef brisket, sliced thin, piled high and topped with melted swiss cheese and caramelized onions, then dressed with lettuce, tomato, and sweet mustard; includes choice of one of our sides

Add your choice of cheese to any Po-Boy

Sandwiches(All sandwiches may be served on a regular bun,

wheat bun, rye bread or Texas toast)

Your choice of cheese, American, Swiss or cheddar may be added to any sandwich

Smoked chicken (pulled and lightly chopped then topped with slaw relish)

Smoked pork shoulder (pulled and lightly chopped then topped with slaw relish)

Smoked beef brisket (pulled and lightly chopped then topped with slaw relish)

Smoked ham (grilled and served with lettuce, tomato &mayo)

Smoked turkey breast (grilled and served with lettuce, tomato and mayo)

Loaded hamburger (served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions, mayo and mustard)

Loaded double hamburger (served w/ lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions, mayo and mustard)

Grilled cheese (your choice of cheeses)

GINNY PIG, our signature sandwich (smoked ham grilled with Swiss and cheddar cheeses and served on grilled garlic toast with lettuce, tomato and our special comeback dressing)

The ultimate club sandwich,(smoked ham and turkey grilled with swiss and cheddar cheeses on garlic toast and served with lettuce, tomato and our special comeback dressing)

Dessert(All of our desserts are prepared right here in

our kitchen)

Our famous Hershey Bar pieLemon piePecan pie

Heated and served a la modeCoconut cakeCarrot cake

Heated and served a la mode


Voted Best Pizza2009-2011

Best of Jackson

925 East Fortification (In the former FabraCare Building, between Kats & Fenian’s) 5046 Parkway Drive • Colonial Mart Shopping Center (behind Great Harvest Bread Company off Old Canton Road)

New Belhaven Location!

New North Jackson Location!

BUFFALO WINGS 6 12 24Flavors: Southwest Garlic Ranch, Garlic Parmesan $4.50 $10.25 $15.50

Lemon Pepper, Traditional BBQ, Citrus Chipotle, Honey Mustard, BBQ, Traditional Hot, Fire Starter, Teriyaki, Spicy Thai

SUBS all served with Pickle and Potato ChipsItalian Submarine - Genoa salami, mortadella, procuitto, ham, $7.65

red onion, lettuce, tomato, provolone, oil & vinegar, salt & pepper.Banana pepper on request.

Philly Cheese Steak - Chopped steak, bell pepper, onion, provolone . $7.65Meatball - Meatballs, marinara, provolone topped w/ oregano, $7.15

basil & Parmesan. Onions & mushrooms on request. Roast Beef Dip - Roast Beef, Au Jus. Choice of cheese. $7.45Italian Sausage - Italian rope sausage, marinara sauce, provolone, onion, $7.65

roasted red peppers, green peppers, topped w/ parmesan, basil & oregano.

ON A BUN add choice of cheese - .50¢Joe’s Sloppy Joe -Fresh seasoned ground beef, homemade sloppy $6.75

Joe sauce on a toasted bun. Pickles on request. BBQ Pulled Pork - Pulled pork w/ BBQ sauce. $6.90BBQ Pulled Chicken - Pulled chicken w/ BBQ sauce. $6.90Bu� alo Ranch Chicken - Pulled bu� alo chicken, creamy ranch & swiss. $7.15Fresh BBQ Chicken - w/savory BBQ sauce, bacon, swiss cheese $7.25

Lettuce and tomato on request.

DELI SANDWICHES on White, Wheat, Sourdough or Marble Rye.Smoked Turkey - Smoked turkey, swiss, lettuce, tomato & mayo. $7.45Turkey Club - Smoked turkey, swiss, bacon, lettuce, tomato & mayo. $7.65Roast Beef - Roast beef, cheddar or swiss, lettuce, tomato, mayo, & Dijon mustard. $7.65Ham - Smoked ham, choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, & honey mustard. $6.90Vegetarian - Tomato, cucumber, onions, green peppers, olive $6.90

oil & vinegar. Choice of cheese on request. Ultimate - Turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, choice of cheese, $8.00

honey mustard & mayo. Chicken Salad - Homemade chicken salad, iceberg lettuce, tomato. $7.65BLT - Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomatoes & basil mayo. $6.50

SALADSAsian Chicken Salad - Marinated chicken, iceberg lettuce, roasted $8.00

red peppers, green and red cabbage, julienne carrots, crispy noodles,toasted sesame seeds and Asian ginger dressing.

Chef - Iceberg, romaine, ham, egg, provolone, turkey, cherry tomato. $7.95Antipasto - Ham, pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, mozzarella, provolone, $8.00

romaine, iceberg, red onion, roma tomato. Garden - Iceberg, carrots, cherry tomato, cucumber. $5.25Caesar - Romaine, Parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing. $6.00Chicken Caesar - Romaine, Parmesan, croutons, chicken, caesar dressing. $8.00Chicken Salad - Homemade chicken salad over iceberg lettuce $7.75

w/ cherry tomatoes, bacon bits & choice of cheese. Side Salad - your choice of Garden or Caesar $2.75

Dressings - Ranch, Blue Cheese, Italian, Honey Mustard, Thousand Island,Balsamic Vinaigrette, Fat Free Ranch, Asian Sesame Seed Ginger

SIDESBread Sticks $2.50Cheese Sticks $5.00Toppings Added - $2.50 Premium Topping Added - $3.50

SPECIALTY PIZZAS Small Medium LargeChicken Curry Delight - creamy homemade $7.95 $16.75 $22.75 curry, smoked gouda, mozzarella, curried chicken,

� re roasted red peppers. Pineapple on request.Double Cheeseburger - double seasoned beef $7.45 $15.25 $20.75 aged cheddar cheese sauce, sliced American cheese, shredded cheddar, pickles and onions.Cajun Joe - Spicy andoullie sausage, seasoned $7.95 $16.00 $22.00

chicken, green and red peppers, onions. Turkey Club - Turkey, smoked bacon, fresh $7.50 $15.00 $19.75

tomatoes, honey mustard tomato sauce. Supreme - Pepperoni, beef, sausage, green $7.95 $17.00 $23.25

pepper, mushroom, ham, onion, black olive, bacon. Carnivore - Pepperoni, ham, sausage, beef, bacon. $7.80 $15.75 $21.75Veggie Deluxe - Mushrooms, tomato, green $7.25 $14.75 $21.25

pepper onion, green & black olive. Hawaiian - Extra Canadian bacon, extra $7.25 $14.75 $20.25

pineapple and extra cheese. BBQ Pork - BBQ sauce, pulled pork $7.25 $14.25 $20.00BBQ Chicken - BBQ sauce, pulled chicken. $7.45 $15.25 $20.75Shrimp Alfredo - Alfredo sauce, shrimp, tomato. $7.99 $17.75 $22.00Spinach Alfredo - Alfredo sauce, spinach, tomato. $7.95 $15.00 $20.25Chicken Alfredo - Chicken, alfredo sauce, tomato. $7.95 $15.00 $20.25Chicken Fajita - Chicken, green peppers, diced $7.95 $16.25 $21.25

tomato, picante sauce, red onion, mozzarella,Monterrey jack.

Three Cheese - Cheddar, provolone, mozzarella. $6.80 $13.75 $19.00Thai Chicken - Thai peanut sauce, provolone, $7.95 $16.25 $22.75

mozzarella, seasoned chicken, green peppers,onions & carrots.

The Greek - Feta, mozzarella, black olives, gyro $7.95 $16.25 $22.25meat. Onions & artichoke hearts on request.

Mexican Fiesta - Picante sauce, Monterrey jack, $7.95 $16.25 $22.25cheddar, seasoned beef, green onions and dicetomatoes. Black olives upon request.

Margarita - Fresh garlic, roma tomatoes & basil $7.95 $15.00 $20.25 on a special crust.. (Traditional Italian Pizza)Chicken Cordon Bleu - Seasoned chicken breast $7.95 $16.25 $22.75 homemade mustard pizza sauce, swiss, mozzarella honey ham & diced tomatoesAndy’s Bu� alo Ranch Chicken - Homemade $7.95 $16.25 $22.75 bu� alo sauce, swiss, mozzarella, marinated bu� alo chicken & bacon

BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZASmall - $5.80 Medium - $11.50 Large - $16.50

Regular Toppings: Pepperoni, salami, beef, Italian sausage, ham, bacon, Canadian bacon, anchovies, green peppers, roma tomatoes, tomatoes, pineapple, mushrooms, black olives,

green olives, red onions, pepperoncini peppers, banana peppers, jalapenosSmall - $1.25 Medium - $1.75 Large - $2.50

Premium Toppings: Grilled chicken, artichoke hearts, spinach, gyro meat, meatballs, feta, mozzarella, smoked gouda, provolone, cheddar, Swiss, Monterrey jack cheeses.

Small - $1.75 Medium - $2.25 Large - $2.75

Add Shrimp to Any Pizza! We don’t believe in wimpy toppings at the Pizza Shack. When you add Shrimp to a Large Pizza, you’re getting over a pound of shrimp for your money!

Small - $3.99 Medium - $6.99 Large - $7.99 601-352-2001 - To Order From The Belhaven Location601-957-1975 - To Order From the North Jackson Location

Pizza Shack 1 (Fortification) Mon-Thurs 11-10 Fri-Sat 11-11 Sun 11-9 • Pizza Shack 2 (Old Canton) Mon-Thurs 11-9 Fri -Sat 11-10 Sun 11-8 • www.ThePizzaShackJackson.com

Belhaven Location: 601-352-2001North Jackson Location: 601-957-1975


TASTE WHAT WE’RE KNOWN FORHome of the blues, jazz, bluegrass music, & something or ’nother.

Opens at 4pm on Tuesday-Friday & 6pm on SaturdayEntertainment starts at 8pm Tuesday -Thursday & 9pm Friday-Saturday

119 South President Street, Jackson, Mississippi601.352.2322 www.underground119.com

light sideBruschetta 7.95Toasted baguette with goat cheese, tomatoes and spring vegetables.Tossed Salad 8.95Arugula, radicchio and chopped romaine, orange sections, pecans and Parmesan, tossed with; apple gorgonzola, herb parmesan or citrus vinaigrette dressing.Seasonal Salsa 4.95A fresh blend of tomatoes and seasonal fruits and vegetables tossed in lime juice with herbs from our garden. Served with seasoned tortilla chips.Ceviche 10.95Gulf shrimp and fresh fi sh, quick-marinated in citrus juices and sake, tossed with tomatoes, herbs and red onion. Available in table sizes to serve 2, 4, 6 or 8.

small plates and startersPan-Seared Crabcake 15.95Add a second for 7.95Our Mississippi-style crabcake made with lump crabmeat and BBQ potato chips, served with roasted red pepper aioli. Grilled Tuna 10.95Sushi-grade Ahi tuna, seared on the grill and served with grilled watermelon.Grilled Scallops 10.95Grilled jumbo scallops with grilled zucchini and Dixie-yellow squash.Blt Springrolls 6.95Our take on the classic, summer sandwich served chilled with Sriracha mayo.Shrimp Wontons 5.95Bay shrimp, cream cheese and cilantro in a fried wonton. Served with hoisin BBQ sauce.Charcuterie And Grilled Fruit 10.95A selection of cured meats and sausages served with grilled seasonal fruits and house made mustards.Fried Green Tomato Tostadas 8.95Sliced green tomatoes coated with cornmeal and deep fried. Served “tostada-style” with melted cheese, seasoned pork, crème fraiche and pico de gallo salsa.Fried Green Tomato Tostadas 7.95Sliced green tomatoes coated with cornmeal and deep fried. Served “tostada-style” with melted cheese, seasoned pork, crème fraiche and pico de gallo salsa.Savory Beignets 8.95Pillows of puffed pastry stuffed with a different savory blend each week.

large platesShrimp and Grits 18.95Gulf shrimp seasoned with oregano and garlic, sautéed and served over creamy stone-ground grits with a hearty tomato gravy.

Trout And Tomatoes 19.95Garlic-oil-seared Rainbow Trout, broiled tomatoes and grilled summer vegetables.

Fried Shrimp & Goat Cheese Hushpuppy Salad 18.95Seasonal greens, tossed in our citrus vinaigrette and topped with fried Gulf shrimp and goat cheese hushpuppies.

Duck Breast Salad 22.95Flash-fried Mapleleaf Farms duck breast tossed in maple Buffalo sauce and served with seasonal greens.

Chili-rubbed Filet Mignon 28.95Ten ounce, hand-cut fi let rubbed with our chili/lime/coffee dry rub and grilled to order. Served with smashed fi ngerling potatoes and grilled seasonal vegetables.

Grilled Pork Tenderloin 16.95Ginger-soy marinated pork tenderloin, grilled and served with three-bean salsa and fruit gastrique.

burgers, sliders, sandwiches and quesadillas119 burger 12.95/Portobello Burger 8.95A hand blended 11 ounce patty OR a whole Portobello mushroom cap grilled and served with your choice of toppings: mozzarella, Colby or pepper-jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onions and our house-made condiments, ketchup, spicy brown mustard and mayonnaise. Add bacon or a fried egg for $1.50 each.Fried Shrimp Slider 10.95Fried Gulf shrimp on grilled slider buns dressed with our house-made cocktail and tartar sauces and micro greens.Vegetarian Slider 7.95Made with real vegetarians! Well, not really...Actually it’s made with grilled zucchini and topped with house-made mayo and micro greens. Rejebian’s Grilled Cheese 7.95Thin-sliced prosciutto and pepper-jack cheese with pimento stuffed olives on a tiny sword. According to “Blades” Rejebian, the tiny sword makes all the difference.Quesadillas 12.95Crabmeat, shrimp, pig & peppers, ribeye steak, lobster or sautéed vegetables with red and yellow peppers and pepper jack cheese. Topped with roasted red pepper aioli, crème fraiche or Creole comeback.

bar bitesFried Crawfi sh Boulettes 8.95Flash fried balls of crawfi sh tails, Basmati rice, sweet potatoes, garlic, onions and red bell peppers. Served with Jezebel sauce.Grilled Tuna Dip 10.95Made-to-order grilled tuna blended with cream cheese and scallions, served with toasted fl atbread chips.Bacon chipotle pimento cheese 5.95Sharp and mild cheddar mixed with house-made mayonnaise, crispy bacon and hot chipotle peppers and served with toasted fl atbread chips.Portobello Fries 7.95Lightly breaded and thick sliced portabella mushrooms, fl ash fried and served with our spicy Creole sauce.Sweet Potato Fries 5.95Mississippi-grown sweet potatoes, hand cut, deep fried and served with our spicy Creole sauce or our house-made ketchup.Beer battered onion rings 5.95Hand cut, Mississippi-grown sweet yellow onions dipped in beer batter made with Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan and deep fried. Served with our house-made ketchup.Chicken Skewers 9.95Boneless, skinless chicken breast seasoned with one of our signature rubs and grilled. Choose from Creole, garlic and oregano, or curry dry rub, served with ranch, Caesar, blue cheese or Thai peanut sauce.

Ask Your Server About Our Daily Specials.Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfi sh reduces the risk of food-borne illness. Individuals with certain health conditions may be at higher risk if foods are consumed raw or undercooked A gratuity of 20% will be added for split checks or parties of six or more. A $7 per person service charge will be added to tables bringing in cakes or other desserts not provided by Underground 119.


StartersCrispy Sweetbreads White Truffl e Risotto, Shiitake Mushrooms, Madeira Wine Sauce

Crispy Fried Lobster Skew-ers Tortilla Salad, Smoked Tomato-chipotle Vinaigrette

Bbq Fried Oysters Warm Brie, Apple Slaw

Tuna Crudo Grilled Avocado, Basil Vinaigrette, Sriracha

Breadless Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Charred Tomato Lemon Butter

Walker’s Tamales Fresh Pico De Gallo, Chipotle Sour Cream, Sweet Corn Sauce

Portobello Fries Spicy Horseradish Comeback Dress-ing

Flash Fried Calamari Jalap-eno, Garlic & Ginger, Hot & Sour Dipping Sauce

Walker’s Sea Salt ChipsBlue Cheese, Bacon Lardons, Green Onions

Steamed Mussels White Wine, Tomato, Basil, & Truffl e Fries

SaladsAsian Three Wayspicy seaweed, squid salad, thai chili crusted tuna, crispy wontons

Roasted Corn & Apple Salad Field Greens, Cherries, Feta Cheese, Red Onion, Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette

Heirloom Tomato & Water-melon Salad Arugula, Spiced Pecans, Crispy Red Onions, Goat Cheese, Basil Vinai-grette

Walker’s House fi eld greens, sweet peppers & crumbled blue cheese in a creamy garlic peppercorn dressing

Classic Caesar hearts of romaine, parmiagia-no reggiano, garlic croutons

B.l.t. Wedge iceberg wedge, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, red onion & blue cheese in creamy buttermilk dressing

Main CoursesCast Iron Grassfed 12 Oz New York Strip Sliced, Truffl e Fries, Toasted Garlic Spinach, Brandy Peppercorn Compound Butter

Oven Roasted Seabass Crispy Polenta, Shaved Fennel-Red Onion Relish, Bouillbaisse Broth

Three Little Pigs 14 oz. Grilled Pork Chop, Crispy Pork Skins, Confi t Pork Belly Sweet Potato Puree, Missis-sippi Greens, Grilled Peach Chow Chow, Wine Sauce

Grilled Quail Pepperjack Cheese Grits, Roasted Corn Salsa & Chipotle Glaze

Gulf Grouper Parmesan-Saffron Risotto, Cucumber & Greek Olive Tapenade, Fire Roasted Pepper Coulis

Everything Crusted #1 Tuna #1 Sushi Grade Tuna, Spicy Cheese Grits, Chipotle Glaze, Tomato Relish

Crab, Artichoke & Parmesan Crusted “Gigged” Flounder Sauteed Shallot Spinach, Charred Tomato Lemon Butter

Pan Seared Jumbo “Dry-packed” Sea Scallops Shrimp & Feta Risotto, Heirloom To-mato Salad, Crispy Capers

Jumbo Shrimp & Pepperjack Cheese Grits Roasted Pobla-no, Tomatillo, Jicama Salsa, Spicy Tomato Coulis

Lamb Porterhouse Crispy Goat Cheese Potato Cake, Brussels Sprouts & Celery Root Salad

8 Oz Hereford Filet Aged Minimum Of 45 Days, Bacon-cheddar Mash, Sauteed As-paragus, Crispy Onions

Veal & Jumbo Lump CrabPiccatA All Natural Free-range Veal, White Truffl e Risotto, Sauteed Asparagus, Caper Lemon Butter

Redfi sh Anna With Lump Crab Meat Garlic Mash, Thin Beans, Charred Tomato Lemon Butter

Dinner Reservations Welcome. Walkers Also Serves Lunch Monday Through Friday.

first bites#1 Tuna Tartare (sushi-grade) with sliced avocado, crispy wonton chips, and a soy-wasabi vinaigrette

Tamales with a sweet corn sauce, fresh pico de gallo and a chipotle-lime sour cream

“Breadless” Jumbo Lump Crab Cakew/grain mustard lemon butter

Shrimp “Corn Dogs” with a tortilla salad and a mango-grain mustard dipping sauce

463 Stuff ed Grape Leaves with truffl ed black-eyed pea hummus and a curried mint tzatziki sauce

Fried Green Tomato Napoleon with crawfi sh tails

Crispy “Kung Pao” rock shrimp in housemade Asian BBQ sauce

Portobello Fries with spicy comeback

Slow Roasted Duroc Pork Belly Sliders with sliced apple, sriracha aioli and a homemade onion-chile jam

pizzasChargrilled over an open wood grill and fi nished in the oven.Florida Rock Shrimp & Fried Green To-mato with Wright Dairy truffl ed cheese, mozzarella, and Duroc bacon lardons on a Romesco sauce

Spicy Thai with fresh mozzarella, roasted pork, and cilantro-sriracha slaw on a crunchy peanut sauce

Greek with artichoke hearts, Greek olives, caramelized red onions, and feta on an arugula pesto

BBQ Chicken with corn, cilantro, cara-melized onions, pepper jack and smoked gouda topped with crispy tortilla strips

saladsHouse iceberg and romaine, sweet pep-pers, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, and Alabama goat cheese crumbles in a lemon-Dijon vinaigrette

463 Caesar romaine and garlic croutons tossed in basil-Caesar dressing

Tart Apple & Arugula Salad with endive, blue cheese, candied pecans, and shaved red onions tossed in a sweet onion dressing

The Wedge iceberg lettuce with oven-dried tomatoes, Duroc bacon lardons, feta, topped with buttermilk ranch

lunch served mon. - fri.

big platesBlackened Chicken Penne with sweet peas, grape tomatoes and fresh herbs in light parmesan cream

Rock Shrimp Angel Hair Florida rock shrimp w/red onions, heirloom tomatoes and basil in a garlicky herb butter

Pan-seared Sunfi sh on a crawfi sh green onion mash with a corn and chorizo salsa and a charred tomato vinaigrette

Redfi sh 463 with sauteed crabmeat, garlic mash, thin beans and a charred tomato-lemon butter

Pan-seared Jumbo Shrimp on pepper jack grits with a corn, sweet peppers, tomatoes, red onion, and chorizo lemon butter

Apricot-Teriyaki Glazed Grilled Salmon over sesame spinach, with shiitake mush-rooms and soy lemon butter

Everything-crusted #1 Tuna sushi-grade tuna on spicy cheese grits with a tomato relish and chipotle glaze

Grilled Jumbo Sea Scallops on shrimp and feta risotto with an heirloom tomato, bacon, grilled red onion and asparagus salad in a basil lemon butter sauce

Pan-seared Duck Breast on a wild mushroom risotto with a roasted tomato, carmelized onion and wilted arugula salad in a blackberry-port wine reduction

The “Original” Honey-Rosemary Fried Chicken all natural chicken breast in a Mississippi honey-rosemary glaze with pecorino polenta and thin beans

Dr. Pepper Braised Beef Short Ribsin a braising liquid with redskin mash, fresh asparagus, crispy onions and a horseradish crème fraiche

Spice-crusted Flank Steak sliced 12 oz. prime with toasted garlic spinach, Manchego shoestring fries and a chimi-churri sauce

8 oz. Filet wood-grilled Hereford beef fi let with bacon-cheddar mash, fresh asparagus and crispy onions

Super Kobe Burger 12 oz. Wagyu beef with applewood-smoked bacon, pro-volone, lettuce, tomato, Dijon mustard, mayo and grilled onions

Burger 463 12 oz. Hereford beef with smoked gouda, BBQ aioli, lettuce and tomato topped with shoestring onions

reservations welcome

private dining & catering

bar open all day

Dinner MenuMONDAY - SATURDAY, 5:30PM - UNTIL

121A COLONY CROSSING • MADISON, MS 601.707.7684 • LOCAL463.COM

Walker’s Drive-In and Local 463 are owned and operated by Derek & Jennifer Emerson.

DRIVE-IN

3016 NORTH STATE ST • FONDREN DISTRICT 601.982.2633 • WALKERSDRIVEIN.COM

DINNER MENUMonday - Saturday, 5:30pm - Until

PATIO SEATING - PRIVATE DINING ROOM LARGE WINE LIST - CATERING SERVICES


M e d i t e r r a n e a n G r i l l

Soup & Salad2.955.493.754.494.494.494.497.597.598.59

Add meat on your salad for 3.00Add feta on your salad for 1.00

Appetizers14.693.954.504.504.50

(mixed hummus & foul) 4.504.504.504.502.503.504.005.953.502.502.50

Entreesserved with salad, hummus, rice and whiteor whole wheat pita bread

12.9911.6910.6911.6911.6912.6912.6915.9911.6916.9917.6910.99

10.6912.9911.699.69

Sandwiches3.994.99

chicken or lamb 4.99beef or lamb 4.99

5.495.495.493.753.995.49

Desserts1.951.951.951.65


We Give You Choices Meat Choices: Ground Beef, Ground Turkey, Chicken Breast

Bun Choices: Wheat, White, Texas Toast

BurgersThe BnB BurgerBnBs’ famous burger just the way you like it! With lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mayonnaise, mustard & ketchup.

Lea & Perrins BurgerA marinated burger in Lea & Perrins sauce. Dressed with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup & feta cheese.

Hwy 51 Bacon & Blue BurgerTopped with applewood smoked bacon & crumbled bleu cheese. Served with warm bleu cheese sauce.

The County LineGotta have one with a little bit of everything! Lettuce, tomato, sautéed onions, pickles, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, mushrooms, jalapeno peppers, chili & your choice of cheese.

Sonic BoomLettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mayonnaise, mustard & ketchup, topped w/ fried jalapenos & hot pepper jack cheese.

Smokehouse BBQ BurgerApplewood bacon, cheddar cheese & 1 fried onion ring.

Pineapple ExpressTopped with grilled pineapple, grilled onions & a bit of BnB’s secret sauce.

Mini BnBsBnB’s famous burger, mini style! Lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mayonnaise, mustard & ketchup.

BnB Freestyle BurgerBuild your own! Pick your meat, toppings & bread. (premium toppings are extra)

StartersBnB’s Famous Fried PicklesLoaded Ranch DipOnion RingsMoJo MushroomsFried Cheese SticksHomemade Buffalo Chicken Bites

SaladsHomemade ChiliHouse SaladHwy 61 Bacon & Blue Burger SaladCaesar Salad

Wheat WrapsBuffalo ChickenPhilly Cheese Steak

Sandwiches & Other Stuff

BnB’s BLTQuesadillaSausage DogPhilly Cheese SteakPickin’ Chicken TendersHot DogsFried Bologna Sandwich

SidesFresh-Cut Home Fries, never frozenTater TotsIdaho Potato ChipsOnion RingsSweet Potato Tater TotsSweet Potato FriesGarden/Caesar Salad

Something SweetMelt-A-Way BrownieSouthern Pecan Pie a-la-modeIBC Root Beer Float

VOTED BEST Best BurgerBest of Jackson 2011 & 2012

Sun - Thurs 11AM - 10PM | Fri & Sat 11AM - 12AM 1060 E County Line Rd | Ridgeland, MS 39157

601.899.0038 | www.burgersblues.com

New Blue Plate Special $8.991 Meat, 3 Veggies, Bread and Drink

- We Cater Parties & Special Events -

AppetizersScotch Egg A traditional Celtic staple. (Allow 15 min.) $4.99

Chili Nachos $4.99 & $7.99

Chicken & Chips $5.99

Fish & Chips $6.99

Spicy Drummers Regular (5) $9.99 Large (9) $12.99

Grilled Sausage & Cheese Platter Cubed Pepperjack, Swiss and Cheddar cheeses, served with a half-pound portion of grilled sausage. $8.99

Guiness® Stout Cheese $4.99

Batter Fried Dill Slices $3.99

Cheese Sticks $7.99

Basket O’ French Fries $2.99

SaladsHouse Salad $3.99 large $6.99Add a grilled chicken breast $2.99

Chef Salad $7.99

Cobb Salad $9.99

Caesar Salad $6.99Add a grilled chicken breast $2.99

SandwichesServed with a choice of french fries, coleslaw, potato salad or fried okra

Fenian’s Pub Burger classic burger w/choice of cheese. $7.49

Add mushrooms, bacon, jalapenos, chili, or Stout Cheese $.99 each

Pub Club Deli-sliced turkey & ham, American and Swiss $8.99

Grilled Chicken & Cheesewith Cajun comeback dressing. $8.49 add bacon $.99

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Parlor Market is only a few years old, but it has won enough awards to make you think that it’s been around for de-cades. It was born out of the vision of

the late Craig Noone, and is currently under the leadership of Chef de Cuisine Jesse Houston. But even its head chef would admit that it takes the dedication of a whole team to get to gain this amount of notice. I recently went behind the scenes to meet one of the members of the Parlor Market team. When I arrived at the restaurant, Lakysha Gordon had just finished clocking in. She smiled warmly and asked if I was new to the place. I told her that I was, and we both walked into the back kitchen, where most of the prep happens. While Gordon got ready for her first task, cutting up one of the secret ingredients for Parlor Market’s signature burger, a fellow staff member walked by and yelled, “Smokin’ on that Kesha,” referencing Cash Out’s radio hit. “Yoo,” Gordon responded, “but that Kesha gonna get you in trouble.” They both burst into laughter. The jovial greeting among co-workers is but one sign of the camaraderie between the people who work in one of the best restaurants in the city. Soon, Gordon got me involved in her sec-ond job of the day, deseeding and chopping sweet peppers. Around us, everyone else was busily preparing for the lunch crowd. The dessert team was making ice cream cones and Oreos from scratch. The chefs were preparing the line for the madness that was to come. One cook, in charge of making burgers, was scraping the grill, which already looked clean to me. Gordon gave me a paring knife from her bag of cooking utensils and showed me the right way to get the seeds out of the peppers. Every once in a while, I’d look over to observe the precision with which Gordon held her knife and cut the peppers. I tried to imitate her, but my cuts were still com-ing out differently. As we worked, Gordon told me about herself. Her family is from Flora. She

always loved to cook and wanted to go to cooking school, but she knew she would have to pay for it herself. Right after graduating from Madison Central High School, Gordon told me, she got a job with AT&T. She saved her paychecks so she could attend culinary school. Just as we got done with the peppers, sous chef Enrika Williams came to ask her if she had

cut and blanched enough fries for the day. “Yeah, I think so, Chef, but I’ll go and check,” Gordon answered. She went into the walk-in refrigerator to make sure, while I cleaned up our work station. Chef Houston is a stickler for cleanliness. “I look up to her so much,” Gordon told me when she returned, referring to Williams. “When she makes a special, she always runs out. It just flies out the door.” Though she did not mention it, I couldn’t help but infer that her admiration also had some-

thing to do with the fact that Williams is a rarity: a black woman chef in a white male-dominated culinary world. “I try to soak up as much knowledge from her every chance I get. Sometimes, I even stay past my working hours to watch her,” she added. Gordon worked at Parlor Market for an externship while attending Le Cordon Bleu in Atlanta to study French cuisine—though, she shared, “I don’t really like French food.” We were now cleaning up shrimp, taking off the shell and deveining them. “I love soul food, like my momma makes: greens, corn bread, neck-bones, that kind of stuff, but I wanted to study at Le Cordon Bleu because I knew that they would teach me how to be disci-plined as a chef,” she said. “Everything is so pre-cise with French cuisine.” By now, around 12:30 p.m., the place was jumping. I took a moment to take it all in. Waiters zipped from table to table to make sure the cus-tomers had all they needed. The cook at the grill artfully placed the burger on the bun, then wiped a drop of juice off the plate, before arranging the potato chips on the side. He did all of it carefully and meticulously, but also very quickly. He then wiped the sweat off his forehead before moving on. I didn’t realize how hot it got by the grill until I swept the area under their feet. I went back to Parlor Market a few weeks later to work with Gordon. She had only a few weeks left there. By now, she will have graduated from culinary school. “I’ve been getting phone calls from a couple of fine dining restaurants in Atlanta,” she told me, while chopping potatoes for potato salad. I was slicing potatoes for potato chips. “I don’t really want to go back, but I will be-cause it would be great experience,” she said. But she still really wants to stay in Jackson. She’d be close to her family, and she can continue to learn from the chefs at Parlor Market, includ-ing, and especially, Chef Enrika.

Tastes Like Team Spiritby Piko Ewoodzie / photos by Trip Burns

Above: Parlor Market’s famous burger. Opposite: Sous chef Enrika Williams preps meat for the lunch rush.

Best Restaurant, Best Place for Cocktails, Best Place to Eat

When Someone Else Pays, Most Innovative Menu:

Parlor Market 115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090,

parlormarket.com

Best RestaurantSecond: Walker’s Drive-In (3016 N. State St., 601.982.2633)Third: Table 100 (100 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601.420.4202)Good showing: Julep (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 105,

601.362.1411); Char (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 142, 601.956.9562); Sportsman’sLodge (now closed)

Best Place for CocktailsSecond: JulepRestaurantandBar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 105, 601.362.1411)Third: BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601.982.8111)Good Showing: MinttheRestaurant (1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, 601.898.6468); BabaluTacos and Tapas (622 Duling Ave., 601.366.5757); Table100(100 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601.420.4202)

Best Place to Eat When Someone Else PaysSecond: Walker’s Drive-In (3016 N. State St., 601.982.2633)

Third: Char (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 142, 601.956.9562)Good showing: Nick’s(3000 Old Canton Road, Suite 105, 601.981.8017); Shapley’sRestaurant(868 Centre St., Ridgeland, 601.957.3753); Tico’s Steak House (1536 E. County Line Road, Ridgeland, 601.956.1030)

Most Innovative MenuSecond: Babalu Tacos and Tapas (622 Duling Ave., 601.366.5757)Third: Table 100 (100 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601.420.4202)Good showing: Underground119 (119 S. President St., 601.352.2322); Mint the Restaurant (1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 5002, 601.898.6468); JulepRestaurantandBar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 105, 601.362.8111)

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Best Restaurant, Best Place for Cocktails, Best Place to Eat

When Someone Else Pays, Most Innovative Menu:

Parlor Market 115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090,

parlormarket.com

Best RestaurantSecond: Walker’s Drive-In (3016 N. State St., 601.982.2633)Third: Table 100 (100 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601.420.4202)Good showing: Julep (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 105,

601.362.1411); Char (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 142, 601.956.9562); Sportsman’sLodge (now closed)

Best Place for CocktailsSecond: JulepRestaurantandBar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 105, 601.362.1411)Third: BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601.982.8111)Good Showing: MinttheRestaurant (1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, 601.898.6468); BabaluTacos and Tapas (622 Duling Ave., 601.366.5757); Table100(100 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601.420.4202)

Best Place to Eat When Someone Else PaysSecond: Walker’s Drive-In (3016 N. State St., 601.982.2633)

Third: Char (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 142, 601.956.9562)Good showing: Nick’s(3000 Old Canton Road, Suite 105, 601.981.8017); Shapley’sRestaurant(868 Centre St., Ridgeland, 601.957.3753); Tico’s Steak House (1536 E. County Line Road, Ridgeland, 601.956.1030)

Most Innovative MenuSecond: Babalu Tacos and Tapas (622 Duling Ave., 601.366.5757)Third: Table 100 (100 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601.420.4202)Good showing: Underground119 (119 S. President St., 601.352.2322); Mint the Restaurant (1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 5002, 601.898.6468); JulepRestaurantandBar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 105, 601.362.8111)

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Best Breakfast on the Run, Best Deli/Local Sandwich:

Broad Street Baking Company and Café

4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601.362.2900, broadstbakery.com

Best Breakfast on the RunSecond: Beagle Bagel (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 145, 769.251.1892; 898 Avery Blvd., Ridgeland, 601.956.773; 100 Mannsdale Park Drive, Madison, 601.856.4377)Third: PrimosCaféandBakeShop (2323 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601.936.3398; 515 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601.898.3600)Good Showing: Mimi’sFamily&Friends (now closed); Scurlock’sDonutShopandEatery (125 S. Congress St., Suite 106, 601.326.8520); and SneakyBeans (2914 N. State St., 601.487.6349)

Best Deli/Local SandwichSecond: Newk’s Express Café (multiple locations, newkscafe.com)

Third: Basil’s (2906 N. State St., Suite 104, 601.982.2100; 904 E. Fortification St., Suite B, 601.352.2002; 120 N. Congress St., 601.944.9888)Good Showing: BeagleBagel (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 145, 769.251.1892; 898 Avery Blvd., Ridgeland, 601.956.1773; 100 Mannsdale Park Drive, Madison, 601.856.4377); McAlister’s (multiple locations, mcalistersdeli.com)

Best Soul Food: Peaches327 N. Farish St., 601.354.9267

Second Place: MamaHamil’sSouthernCookin’ (480 Magnolia St., Madison, 601.856.4407)Third Place: TwoSistersKitchen (707 N. Congress St., 601.353.1180) Good Showing: LumpkinsBBQ (182 Raymond Road, 601.373.7707); Gloria’sKitchen (2855 Bailey Ave., Suite A, 601.362.000); Collin’sDreamKitchen (1439 Terry Road, 601.353.3845)

Best Italian, Best Place for Pasta:

Amerigo Italian Restaurant6592 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland,

601.977.0563, amerigo.net

Best ItalianSecond: BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601.982.8111)Third: Biaggi’s (970 Highland Colony Parkway, 601.354.6600)Good Showing: Cerami’s (5417 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601.919.2829); Fratesi’s (910 Lake Harbour Drive, 601.956.2929); Rossini (207 W. Jackson St., Ridgeland, 601.856.9696)

Best Place for PastaSecond: BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601.982.8111)Third: Cerami’s (5417 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601.919.2829)Good Showing: Biaggi’s (970 Highland Colony Parkway., Ridgeland, 601.354.6600); Fratesi’s (910 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601.956.292); Rossini (207 W. Jackson St., 601.856.9696)

Best Pizza: The Pizza Shack925 E. Fortification St., 601.352.2001; 5046

Parkway Drive, Suite G, 601.957.1975, thepizzashackjackson.com

Second: SalandMookie’sNewYorkStylePizza&IceCreamJoint (565 Taylor St., 601.368.1919)Third: Soulshine (1111 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite I, Ridgeland, 601.856.8646; 1139 Old Fannin Road, Flowood, 601.919.2000)

Good Showing: Mellow Mushroom (275 Dogwood Blvd., Flowood, 601.992.7499); BRAVO! Italian Res-taurant and Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601.982.8111)

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Best Greek Diner/Restaurant, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Downtown Lunch: Keifer’s

710 Poplar Blvd., 601.355.6825, keifers.net, 120 N Congress St., 601.353.4976,

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Best Greek Diner/RestaurantSecond: Aladdin Mediterranean Grill (730 Lakeland Drive, 601.366.6033; 163 Ridge Way, Suite E, Flowood, 601.992.7340)Third: Kristos (971 Madison Ave., Madison, 601.605.2266); Krilakis (207 W. Jackson St., Suite D, Ridgeland, 601.790.9463); Bill’s Greek Tavern (4760 McWillie Drive, 601.982.9295); Vasilios (828 Highway 51, Madison, 601.853.0028)Good Showing: Wraps (1220 E. Northside Drive, 601.366.2006)

Best Outdoor DiningSecond:BabaluTacosandTapas (622 Duling Ave., 601.366.5757)Third: Que Será Será (2801 N. State St., 601.981.2520)Good Showing: BurgersandBlues (1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22, Ridgeland, 601.899.0038); Walker’sDrive-In (3016 N. State St., 601.982.2633); Sal and Mookie’s New York Style Pizza and IceCreamJoint (565 Taylor St., 601.368.1919)

Best Downtown LunchSecond: Parlor Market (115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090)Third: Elite Restaurant (141 E. Capitol St., 601.352.5606)Good Showing: Mayflower Café (123 W. Capitol St., 601.355.4122); Two Sisters Kitchen (707 N. Congress St., 601.353.1180)

Across the Street by Matthew Bolian and Molly Lehmuller

You can’t talk about good food in Jack-son without mentioning Keifer’s. A sta-ple in Jacksonian diets for more than 31 years, this nationally acclaimed

restaurant has won numerous awards, includ-ing three titles in JFP’s 2012 Best of Jackson Awards (Best Greek Restaurant, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Downtown Lunch). But it almost didn’t exist. Friends Richard Olson and Paula Coe didn’t intend to start a restaurant in Jackson. They had dreamed of a restaurant on the is-land of St. Croix, in the Caribbean, but destiny had other plans. While trying to finalize the Caribbean restaurant, the engine of the plane the two had boarded in Miami overfueled and exploded on the tarmac. Olson and Coe de-cided instead to move their entrepreneurial spirit to Jackson, Coe’s hometown. In 1980, Keifer’s opened at 705 Poplar Blvd. Originally seating 50 people, the res-taurant continued to expand to meet de-mand for its famous feta dressing (which has its own Facebook following) and delicious classic gyros. In the last year, Keifer’s moved to the lot across the street. Baptist Health Systems purchased the property and began construc-tion on the old site. “We already owned the property across the street, and (Baptist) was ready to get the project underway,” he says. Customers’ reactions have been over-whelmingly positive to the new Keifer’s. “They love it,” Olson says. “We know people loved the old Keifer’s. Everyone was so upset—‘Oh, we love the old building. Don’t sell.’ … So we wanted it to be exactly like the old building, and response has been wonderful.” Still on Poplar, Keifer’s new, larger build-ing is an expanded facsimile of the old res-taurant, down to the wallpaper. “If you had a favorite table in the old restaurant, it’ll be in the same spot, but facing a different direc-tion,” Olson says with a laugh. Most importantly, the soul of Keifer’s—the southern hospitality mixed with Greek delectability—remains the same. Visit the new Keifer’s at 710 PoplarBlvd.,orcall601.355.6825.

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Best Sushi: Nagoya Japanese Restaurant

6351 Interstate 55 N., 601.977.8881; 111 Colony Crossing Way, Suite 380, Madison,

601.856.5678, nagoya-ms.com

Second (tie): Little Tokyo (876 Avery Blvd., Ridgeland, 601.991.3800); Sakura Bana (4800 Interstate 55 N., 601.982.3035)Third: Fatsumo (3100 N. State St.,769.216.3574)Good Showing: Ichiban Hibachi & Sushi (153 Ridge Way, 601.919.0097); Bonsai Japanese Steakhouse (1925 Lakeland Drive, 601.981.0606); Osaka (4325 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601.936.7000)

Best Chef: Craig NooneParlor Market (115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090, parlormarket.com)

Second Place: Dan Blumenthal (BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar, 4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601.982.8111; plus all Mangia Bene restaurants)Third: Derek Emerson (Walker’s Drive-In, 3016 N. State St., 601.982.2633; Local 463, 121 Colony Crossing Way, Madison, 601.707.7684)Good showing: Tom Ramsey (Underground 119, 119 S. President St., 601.352.2322); Ryan Bell and Jesse Houston (Parlor Market, 115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090)

Best Take-Out: OEC Japanese Express

Multiple Locations, 201 E. Layfair Drive, Flowood, 601.932.3588, oecflowood.com

Second (tie): Newk’s Express Café (Multiple Locations, newkscafe.com); Best Wok (225 Meadowbrook Road, Suite F., 601.368.9555)Third: Sal and Mookie’s New York Style Pizza and Ice Cream Joint (565 Taylor St., 601.368.1919)Good Showing: BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite244 601.982.8111); Mr. Chen’s Authentic Chinese Cooking (5465 Interstate 55 N., 601.978.1865); Wok 2 Go (4329 N. State St., 601.981.2112)


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3. Alex Eaton, Table 100: Takes a lot of patience, it takes a lot of hard work. A lot of people think it’s all cooking, but that’s just the fun part.

Good Showing: Nick Wallace, King Edward Hotel: Heart and soul. When you grasp your talent, develop younger chefs to discover their own talents in the same way (you were) taught.

The Craig Noone ‘Rock It Out’ Best New Chef Award:

Tom RamseyUnderground 119 (119 S. President St.,

601.352.2322, underground119.com)

Second: Jesse Houston (Parlor Market, 115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090)Third: Alex Eaton (Table 100, 100 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601.420.4202)

Good Showing: Mike Roemhild (Table 100, 100 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601.420.4202) / Ryan Bell (Parlor Market 115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090) / Robert Rushton (Walker’s Drive-In, 3016 N. State St., 601.982.2633) / Nick Wallace (king edward hotel, 235 W. Capitol St., 601.353.5464)

Best Place for Dessert: Char4500 Interstate 55 N., 601.956.9562,

charrestaurant.com

Second: Amerigo Italian Restaurant (6592 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601.977.0563)Third: Parlor Market (115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090)Good Showing: Sal and Mookie’s New York Style Pizza and Ice Cream Joint (565 Taylor St., 601.386.1919); BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., 601.982.8111); Primos Café and Bake Shop (2323 Lakeland Drive, 601.936.3398; 5115 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601.898.3600)

Best Chinese Restaurant: Mr. Chen’s Authentic

Chinese Cooking5465 Interstate 55 N., 601.978.1865

Second: Ichiban Sushi and Chinese Buffet (359 Ridgeway, Flowood, 601.919.8879)Third: P.F. Chang’s China Bistro (910 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, 601.605.4282)Good Showing: King Buffet (6380 Ridgewood Court Drive, 601.956.6700); Five Happiness Chinese Restaurant (2931 McDowell Road Extension, 601.371.8765); Ding How Asian Bistro (6955 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601.956.1717

Best Vegetarian Options: Rainbow’s High Noon Café

2807 Old Canton Rd., 601.366.1513, rain-bowcoop.org/café

Second: Parlor Market (115 W. Capital St., 601.360.0090); Aladdin (730 Lakeland Drive, 601.366.6033)Third: Cool Al’s (4654 McWillie Drive, 601.713.3020)Good Showing: Spice Avenue (4711 Interstate 55 N., 601.982.0890); Pan Asia (720 Harbour Pointe Crossing, 601.956.2958); Keifer’s (705 Poplar Blvd., 601.355.6825)

Best Mediterranean/African and Best Falafel:

Aladdin Mediterranean Grill730 Lakeland Drive, 601.366.6033; 163;

Ridge Way, Suite E, Flowood, 601.992.7340, aladdininjackson.com

Best Mediterranean/AfricanSecond: Mediterranean Fish and Grill (6550 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601.956.0082)Third: Petra Cafe (2741 Old Canton Road, 601.366.0161)Good Showing: Mezza (1896 Main St., Suite A, Madison, 601.853.0876); Keifer’s (710 Poplar Blvd., 601.355.6825; 120 N. Congress St., 601.353.4976); Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant (3716 Interstate 55 N., 601.713.1500)

Best FalafelSecond: Keifer’s (710 Poplar Blvd., 601.355.6825; 120 N. Congress St., 601.353.4976)Third: Petra Cafe (2741 Old Canton Road, 601.366.0161)Good Showing: Kristos Casual Greek Dining(971 Madison Ave., Madison, 601.605.2266); Mediterranean Fish and Grill (6550 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601.956.0082); Mezza (1896 Main St., Suite A, Madison, 601.853.0876)

Best Bakery, Best Place to Buy Cakes:

Campbell’s Bakery3013 N. State St., 601.362.4628,

campbellsbakery.ms

Best BakerySecond: Broad Street Baking Company and Café (4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601.362.2900)Third: Primos Café and Bake Shop (2323 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601.936.3398; 515 Lake Harbor Drive, Ridgeland, 601.898.3600)Good Showing: Crazy Cat Bakers (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 173, 601.362.7448); Corner Bakery Café (108 Market St., Flowood, 601.919.9797; 149 Grandview Blvd., Madison, 601.607.7377); Great Harvest Bread Company (5006 Parkway Drive, 601.956.4406; 500 Highway 51, Ridgeland, 601.856.3313)


BEST OF JACKSON 2012: FOOD & DRINK from page 57

1st place: The Bulldog (6111 Ridgewood Road, 601.978.3502)

DOMESTIC CRAFT 1. Bud Light 1. Abita Andygator

2. Coors Light 2. Abita Jockamo

3. Miller Lite 3. Abita Amber

4. Blue Moon 4. Lazy Magnolia

Timber Beast

5. Michelob Ultra 5. Lazy Magnolia

Southern Pecan

Hops are Tops by Elyane Alexander

W ith craft beer added to the menus of local bars, pubs and restaurants, more beer is fl owing in Jackson than ever before. But which are the ones customers ask for again and again? The Bulldog, champion in both Best Beer Selection categories, revealed

the fi ve domestic and fi ve craft beers its bartenders are pouring most.

Best Beer Selection, Bottled; Best Beer Section, Draft:

The Bulldog6111 Ridgewood Road, 601.978.3502,

bulldog-jackson.draftfreak.com

Beer Selection, BottledSecond: Martin’s Restaurant & Lounge (214 S. State St., 601.354.9712)Third: Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza and Ice Cream Joint (565 Taylor St., 601.365.1919)Good Showing: Sportsman’s Lodge (now

closed); McDade’s Markets (multiple locations: mcdadesmarkets.com); Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortifi cation St., 601.948.0055)

Beer Selection, DraftSecond: Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza and Ice Cream Joint (565 Taylor St., 601.365.1919)Third: Mellow Mushroom (275 Dogwood Blvd., Flowood, 601.992.7499)Good Showing: The Wing Stop (multiple locations, wingstop.com); Buffalo Wild Wings (808 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601.856.0789); Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortifi cation St., 601.948.0055)

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Recipe for Success by Molly Lehmuller

Best Place to Buy CakesSecond: Primos Café and Bake Shop (2323 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601.936.3701; 515 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601.898.3600)Third: That Special Touch (2769 Old Brandon Road, Pearl, 601.932.5223)Good Showing: Fat Cake Guy (5352 Lakeland Drive, Suite 2000, Flowood, 601.992.9623); Dream Cakes (1006 Top St., Suite D, Flowood, 601.932.7800); Beagle Bagel (898 Avery Blvd., 601.956.1773; 100 Mannsdale Park Drive, Suite 2, Madison, 601.856.4377; 4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 145, 769.251.1892)

Best Ribs: E. & L. Barbeque1111 Bailey Ave., 601.355.5035

Second: Lumpkins BBQ (182 Raymond Road, 601.373.7707)Third: Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q (2603 Highway 80 W., 601.355.7434) Good Showing: Hickory Pit (1491 Canton Mart Road, 601.956.7079); Chimneyville Smokehouse (970 High St., 601.354.4665); Haute Pig (1856 Main St., Madison, 601.853.8538); Sylvester’s (9434 Highway 18, Raymond, 601.346.5530)

Best Barbecue: Hickory Pit1491 Canton Mart Road, 601.956.7079

Second: E.&L. Barbecue (1111 Bailey Ave., 601.355.5035)Third: Lumpkins BBQ (182 Raymond Road, 601.373.7707) Good Showing: Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q (2603 Highway 80 W., 601.355.7434); Chimneyville (970 High St., 601.354.4665); Haute Pig (1856 Main St., Madison, 601.853.8538)


How did you first get involved in the restaurant business?Latham: I started as a waiter in 1973, at T.G.I. Friday’s at Highland Village. ... I had about 20-something hours left before I graduated from college, and I thought it would be a really fun place to work—and it was. It was very high-energy, it was very popular, it was where everybody went. I didn’t have any idea, or any thought, of getting in the restaurant industry when I went to work there. Having fun and meeting girls were my two goals. ... I didn’t know I was going to fall in love with an industry I was going to spend my life with.

What would you say is a business owner’s secret weapon (a good secretary, keeping an organized datebook, Xanax)?Latham: I don’t know if this is se-cret or not, but the restaurant busi-ness is about people, and ... most importantly, you’ve got to have great people. That starts with a great man-agement team, and it flows down from there.

What’s been the most rewarding aspect of running a restaurant?Latham: Having a fun place for peo-ple to have a good time, be able to relax and let us take care of them. I’m entertaining every night, or every day at lunch. It’s kind of like having guests in your home ... we’re only as good as our guest’s last visit.

What challenges arise from run-ning a restaurant that most peo-ple wouldn’t know about?Latham: Probably what most peo-ple don’t see is all the moving parts, all the employees we have. Most people don’t see what all goes in the back ... It is a complicated busi-ness. You’ve got a retail store and a factory under one roof, it’s really two different businesses, and it takes two different mindsets to run it.

What advice would you give those looking to open a restaurant?Latham: Get a lot of experience be-fore you go out and do it on your own; go out and work for a lot of different restaurants.

Bill Latham, left, shares advice on opening restaurants as popular as Table 100 and Babalu Tacos and Tapas. He is pictured at Babalu with his business partner Al Roberts (right).

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Best Mexican/Latin Restaurant,

Best Margaritas, Best Restaurant for

Appetizers: Babalu Tacos and

Tapas622 Duling Ave.,

601.366.5757, babalums.com

Best Mexican/LatinSecond: La Cazuela (1401 e. Fortification St., 601.353.3014)Third: Papitos (111 Colony Crossing Way, Suite 1200, Madison, 601.605.0275)Good Showing: Las Margaritas Mexican Restaurant (1625 e. County Line Road, Suite 120, Ridgeland, 601.957.7672; 737 Clinton Parkway, Clinton, 601. 924.0005); Sombra Mexican Kitchen (The Township at Colony Park, Suite 100, Ridgeland, 601.707.7950); El Potrillo (210 Dogwood Blvd., Flowood, 601.992.9260)

Best MargaritasSecond: La Cazuela (1401 e. Fortification St., 601.353.3014)Third: Las Margaritas (1625 e. County Line Road, Suite 120, Ridgeland, 601.957.7672; 737 Clinton Parkway, Clinton, 601.924.0005)Good Showing: Papitos (111 Colony Crossing Way, Suite 1200, Madison, 601.605.0275); Sombra Mexican Kitchen (The Township at Colony Park, Suite 100, Ridgeland, 601.707.7950); Cozumel Bar & Grill (823 S. Wheatley St., Ridgeland, 601.991.0577)

Restaurant for AppetizersSecond: Julep (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 105, 601.362.1411)Third: Parlor Market (115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090)Good Showing: BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar (4500 Interstate N., Suite 244, 601.982.8111); Underground 119 (119 President St., 601.352.2322); Char (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 142, 601.956.9562)

Best New Restaurant: Table 100

100 Ridge Way, Flowood; 601.420.4202,

tableonehundred.com

Second: Sombra Mexican Kitchen (1037 Highland Colony Parkway,

Ridgeland, 601.707.7950)Third: The Penguin Restaurant And Bar (1100 J. R. Lynch St., 769.251.5222)Good Showing: Fatsumo Sushi (3100 N. State St., 769.216.3574), Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant (3716 Interstate 55 N., 601.713.1500), Cosmopolitan Café (2947 Old Canton Road, 601.983.4450), Grant’s Kitchen (2847 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601.665.4764)

Best Place to Break Up, Best Place to Hang Out With a

Laptop, Best Place to Get Coffee:

Cups Espresso Cafémultiple locations,

cupsespressocafe.com

Best Place to Hang Out With a LaptopSecond: Sneaky Beans (2914 N. State St., 601.487.6349)Third: Broad Street Baking Company and Café (4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601.362.2900) Good Showing: Java Ink (420 Roberts St., Pearl, 601.397.6292), Fusion Coffeehouse (1111 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite A, Ridgeland, 601.856.6001), Beagle Bagel (4500 Interstate 55 N., 769.251.1892; 898 Avery Blvd., Ridgeland, 601.956.1773; 100 Mannsdale Park Drive, Madison, 601.856.4377)

Best Place to Get CoffeeSecond: Sneaky Beans (2914 N. State St., 601.487.6349)Third: Seattle Drip (multiple locations, seattledrip.com)Good Showing: Broad Street Baking Company and Café (4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601.362.2900), Fusion Coffeehouse (1111 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite A, Ridgeland, 601.856.6001); Java Ink (420 Roberts St., Pearl, 601.397.6292); Koinonia (136 S. Adams St., 601.960.3008)

Best Place to Break UpSecond: Ross Barnett ReservoirThird: Club Fire (now closed)Good Showing: The Electric Cowboy (now The Spot); at home; on Facebook

Best Wine List/Selection: BRAVO! Italian Restaurant

and Bar4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244,

601.982.8111, bravobuzz.com

Second: Table 100 (100 Ridge Way Road, Flowood, 601.420.4202)Third: Parlor Market (115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090)Good Showing: Char (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 142, 601.956.9562); Nick’s (3000 Old Canton Road, Suite 105, 601.981.8017); Shapley’s (868 Centre St., Ridgeland, 601.957.3753)

Best Hangover Food: Cherokee Inn

1410 Old Square Road, 601.362.6388

Second: Keifer’s (710 Poplar Blvd., 601.355.6825; 120 N. Congress St., 601.353.4976)Third: Burgers & Blues (1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22, Ridgeland, 601.899.0038)Good Showing: Mugshots Grill and Bar (1855 Lakeland Drive, 601.261.3261); Rooster’s (2906 N. State St., Suite 104, 601.982.2001); The Pizza Shack (925 E. Fortifi cation St., 601.352.2001; 5046 Parkway Drive, Suite G, 601.957.1975)

Best Asian: Pan-Asia720 Harbour Pointe Crossing, Ridgeland,

601.956.2958, pan-asia.com

Second: Thai House (1405 Old Square Road, 601.982.9991)Third: Saigon (2640 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601.420.4848; 900 E. County Line Road, Suite 107, Ridgeland, 601.397.6804)Good Showing: Fusion (1002 Treetops Blvd., Flowood, 601.664.7588); Spice Avenue (4711 Interstate 55 N., 601.982.0890); P.F. Chang’s (910 Highland Colon y Parkway, Ridgeland, 601.605.4282)

Best Gumbo, Best Red Beans & Rice: Que Será Será

2801 N. State St., 601.981.2520, queserams.com

Best GumboSecond: Hal & Mal’s (200 S. Commerce St., 601.948.0888)Third: Char (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 142, 601.956.9562)Good Showing: Fat Tuesday’s (6923 Old Canton Road, Suite 105, Ridgeland, 601.956.2971); Table 100 (100 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601.420.4202); Broad Street Baking Company and Café (4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601.362.2900)


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Best Local Burger: Burgers & Blues

1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22, Ridgeland, 601.899.0038,

burgersblues.com

Second: Mugshots Grill and Bar (1855 Lakeland Drive, 601.261.3261)Third: Stamps Superburger (1801 Dalton St., 601.352.4555)Good Showing: Rooster’s (2906 N. State St., 601.982.2001); Cool Al’s (4654 McWillie Drive, 601.713.3020); Majestic Burger (1067 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite B, Ridgeland, 601-707-0093)

What’s in the Best Burger?by Piko Ewoodzie

Best Red Beans & RiceSecond: Hal & Mal’s (200 S. Commerce St., 601.948.0888)Third: Fat Tuesday’s (6923 Old Canton Road, Suite 105, Ridgeland, 601.956.2971)Good Showing: Georgia Blue (111 Colony Crossing, Madison, 601.898.3330); Rooster’s (2906 N. State St., Suite 104, 601.982.2001); Cherokee Drive Inn (1410 Old Square Road, 601.362.6388)

Best Seafood: AJ’s Seafood Grille

361 Township Ave., Ridgeland, 601.856.2844; 223 Ridge Way, Flowood,

601.919.1900, ajsgrille.com

Second: Mayfl ower Café (123 W. Capitol St., 601.355.4122)Third: Walker’s Drive-In (3016 N. State St., 601.982.2633)Good Showing: Sal & Phil’s (6600 Old Canton Road, Suite B, Ridgeland, 601.957.1188); Parlor Market (115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090); Bonefi sh Grill (201 Colony Way, Madison, 601.607.3334)

Best Sit-Down Breakfast/Brunch, Best Plate Lunch:

Primos Café and Bake Shop

2323 Lakeland Drive, 601.936.3701 and 515 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland,

601.898.3600, primoscafe.com

Best Sit-Down BreakfastSecond: Another Broken Egg Café (1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, 601.790.9170)Third: Broad Street Baking Company and Café (4465 Interstate 55 N., 601.362.2900)Good Showing: Mimi’s Family and Friends (now closed); Julep Restaurant and Bar (1305 E. Northside Drive, 601.362.1411); Char (4500 Interstate 55 N., 601.956.9562)

Best Plate LunchSecond: Walker’s Drive-In (3016 N. State St., 601. 982.2633)Third: The Trace Grill (554 Highway 51 N, Suite. F, Ridgeland, 601.853.1014)Good Showing: Cherokee Inn (1410 Old Square Road, 601.362.6388); McDade’s Markets (multiple locations); Grant’s Kitchen (2847 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601.665.4764)

Best Ethnic or Specialty Grocery: Rainbow Natural

Grocery Cooperative2807 Old Canton Road, 601.366.1601,

rainbowcoop.org

Second: Mr. Chen’s Authentic Chinese Cooking (5465 Interstate 55 N., 601.978.1865)Third: Aladdin’s Grocery Store (740 Lakeland Drive, 601.366.2102)Good Showing: Patel Brothers (1999 Highway 80 W., 601.353.6611); Van Hung Asian Market (637 Highway 51 N., 601.856.9638); Carniceria Valdez (6350 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601.899.6992)

Best Steak: Tico’s Steak House1536 E. County Line Road, Ridgeland, 601.956.1030, ticossteakhouse.com

Second: Shapley’s Restaurant (868 Centre St., Ridgeland, 601.957.3753)Third: Char (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 142, 601.956.9562)Good Showing: Olga’s Fine Dining (4760 Interstate 55 N., Suite D, 601.366.1366); Walker’s Drive-In (3016 N. State St., 601 982.2633)


If scents like vanilla and honey are the aphrodisiacs scientists say they are, a walk into Scurlock’s Donut Shop and Eatery may have

your nose twitching in an ecstasy of anticipation. The gooey and luscious-ly sugary smells fairly waft over the corner of Pearl and Congress streets where the little homegrown bakery sits tucked into the ground fl oor of a big gray offi ce building. Owner Mark Scurlock has been making doughnuts for nearly half his 50 years. He and his wife, Beverly, now deceased, opened for business 23 years ago. The couple ran a shop

near the Metrocenter Mall on Robin-son Street for years, and opened the Congress Street location in 2009. Scurlock now focuses solely on his downtown store, which won Best Donuts in this year’s Best of Jackson poll. The shop ready to serve up breakfast by 7 a.m. And don’t worry if sugary treats are off your diet: Scur-lock’s also offers a wide variety of other early-morning staples including eggs, bacon, sausage and ham, plus biscuit and croissant sandwiches. “We put forth a lot of effort,” Scurlock says of himself and his staff. “We care about our customers and

what they eat. Also, we try to make a good name for the business.” A Webb native, Scurlock says he wanted to be part of Jackson’s down-town renaissance. With the city’s con-centrated effort in growing the busi-ness district, the move was good for his business. It’s not that he favors one neighborhood over another though. “I like Jackson as a whole,” he says. The joint offers a few lunch items such as burgers and fries, and offers a plate lunch special every weekday. Those items are all well worth their modest prices, but it is Scurlock’s baked goodies that have its many loyal customers coming back for more. Instantly transform yourself into the offi ce hero by leaving a big white

box of assorted Scurlock’s treats in the coffee room. One bite of an ap-ple fritter, bear claw or a hot glazed doughnut is enough to convince con-noisseurs that they’ve just found a little corner of doughy heaven. “We never get complacent,” Scurlock told BOOM Jackson just be-fore opening the downtown location. “We want to make sure we have a good product, but if we can make it better, you bet we will.” Scurlock’s Donut Shop and Eatery (125 S. Congress St., Suite 106, 601.326.8520) is open from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. on weekdays, and 7 a.m. until noon on Saturday. Lunch is available starting at 10:30 a.m. Visit scurlockdonuts.com for the menu and more.

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Best Doughnuts: Scurlock’s Donut Shop and Eatery

125 S. Congress St., Suite 106, 601.326.8520, scurlockdonuts.com

Second: Donut Palace (multiple locations; call 601.919.8601)Third: Shipley’s Do-Nuts (103 Highway 80 E., Clinton, 601.925.0020)Good Showing: Pillow Donuts (1679 Old Fannin Road, Suite D, Flowood, 601.992.6040; 707 Beau Pre Drive, Ridgeland, 601.790.9697); Monroe’s (6310 Medgar Evers Blvd., 601.981.3208) and Sweet Sensations (5036 Parkway Drive, 769.233.7409)

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Best Barista: Caitlin McNallySneaky Beans, 2914 N. State St.,

601.487.6349

Second Place: LesleeFoukal (Sneaky Beans)Third Place (tie): CodyCox, (Cups, Fondren) EamonnCottrell (Cups, Fondren)Good Showing: ByronKnight (Sneaky Beans), KirbyCoutch (Cups, Methodist Rehabilitation Center), IndiaJadeClark (Cups, Downtown)

Best Kids’ Menu, Best Place for Ice Cream:

Sal & Mookie’s New York Style Pizza and Ice Cream Joint

565 Taylor St., 601.368.1919, salandmookies.com

Best Kids’ MenuSecond: Broad Street Baking Company and Café (4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601.362.2900)Third: PrimosCafe&BakeShop (515 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601.898.3400; 2323 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601.936.3701)Good Showing: Newk’s(multiple); Rooster’s (2906 N. State St., 601.982.2001); Pan-Asia Restaurant (720 Harbour Pointe Crossing, Ridgeland, 601.956.2958)

Best Place for Ice CreamSecond: Bop’sFrozenCustard (1173 E. County Line Road, 601.952.0661)Third: Marble Slab Creamery (1057 E. County Line Road, 601.899.9060)Good Showing: Brent’s Drugs (655 Duling Ave., 601.366.3427); SweetTreeYogurt (772 Lake Harbour Drive, Suite 5, Ridgeland, 601.707.5491); BaskinRobbins (multiple locations)

Best Wings: Wingstopmultiple locations,

wingstop.com

Second: Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar (808 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601.856.0789)

Best Of JacksOn 2012: Food & drink from page 61

Kickin’ Chicken by Piko Ewoodzie

Best Local Fried Chicken is always one of the most fiercely contested categories on the Best of Jackson ballot, and this year was no different. To find out what makes the

winners so irresistable, we ventured out to compare the top three.

Two Sisters Julep Primos Cafe

What part of chicken do you fry?

Breast, wings, legs and thighs, all on the buffet.

Breast or half chicken, depending on what you order.

All white meat and split breast.

What’s in the batter?

It’s a secret. (But the skin is removed before the batter is applied to the chicken.)

Something we can’t reveal, plus tender love and care.

Flour, salt, pepper, and a couple of other things.

How long is the chicken cooked?

11 minutes, or until the chicken floats.

6-8 minutes. 12 minutes.

Is there any glaze on the chicken?

No. Yes, honey rosemary glaze.

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Juiciest. Crispiest. Tastiest.Piko says...

Cool Al’s has been a Jackson favor-ite for years, serving up delicious burgers, as well as a great selec-

tion of vegetarian options to choose from. Cool Al’s strays from the boring veggie burger with the spicy and exotic Jamaican and West African veggie burgers. Their pine-apple veggie burger comes complete with barbecue sauce and a pineapple slice. How-ever, if you want to keep things simple, their famous garden burger is a classic, especially with the spicy ginger tomato sauce.

Cool Al’s offers a bevy of toppings for their burgers, both veggie and regular.

Best Veggie Burger: Cool Al’s

4654 McWillie Drive, 601.713.3020, coolals.net

Second: HighNoonCafé(2807 Old Canton Road, 601. 366.1513)Third: Burgers and Blues (1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22, Ridgeland, 601.899.0038)Good Showing: Majestic Burger (1491 Canton Mart Road, 601. 899.8822); SalandMookie’sNewYork StylePizzaandIce Cream Joint (565 Taylor St., 601. 368.1919)

Best Local Fried Chicken: Two Sisters Kitchen707 N. Congress St., 601.353.1180

Second: Julep (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 105, 601.362.1411) Third: PrimosCaféandBakeShop (2323 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601.936.3398; 515 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601.898.3600)Good Showing: Rooster’s (2906 N. State St., Suite104, 601.982.2001); Fannin Mart Restaurant (5419 Highway 25, Flowood, 601.992.0411); Table100 (100 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601.420.4202)

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Third: Sal & Mookie’s New Yorkand Ice Cream Joint (565 Taylor St., 601.368.1919)Good Showing: Wing Station (5038 Parkway Drive, 888.769.9464); ThePizza Shack (925 E. Fortification St., 601.352.2001; 5046 Parkway Drive, 601.957.1975); American Deli (3645 Highway 80 W., 601.355.2448); Sportsman’sLodge (now closed)

Best Server: Janis Boersma, Nick’s3000 Old Canton Road,

601.981.8017, nicksrestaurant.com

Second: Jennifer Breaux (Parlor Market, 115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090)Third: Cathy Ambrose (Fenian’s Pub, 901 E. Fortification St., 601.948.0055)Good Showing: Anne Friday (Hal & Mal’s, 200 S. Commerce St., 601.948.0888); Corinn Escude (BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar, 4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 211, 601.982.8111); Ryne Morrow (Fenian’s Pub, 901 E. Fortification St., 601.948.0055)

Best Taqueria: Taqueria La Guadalupe6537 Old Canton Road, Ridge-

land, 601.206.7776

Second: BabaluTacosandTapas(622 Duling Ave., 601.366.5757)Third: La Morena (6610 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland, 601.899.8821)Good Showing: Carniceria Valdez (6530 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland 601.899.6992); Omonia/King Tortas (1290 E. Country Line Road, Ridgeland 601.420.5942)

Best Place for Fried Fish: Cock of the Walk141 Madison Landing Circle,

Ridgeland, 601.856.5500, cockofthewalkrestaurant.

com/reservoirSecond: Penn’s Restaurant (Multiple locations, 601.982.9004)Third: Jerry’s Catfish House (3326 Highway 49 S., Florence, 601.845.8860)Good Showing: Eddie&Ruby’sSnackBar (1268 Valley St., 601.969.2723); Martin’s Fish House (5249 Clinton Blvd., 601.922.1150);ValleyStreetFishHouse (1234 Valley St., 601.354.0939)

Best French Fries: Mugshots Grill and Bar4245 Lakeland Drive, Flowood,

601.932.4031, mugshotsgrillandbar.com

Second: Rooster’s (2906 N. State St., 601.982.2001)Third: Stamps Superburger (1801 Dalton St., 601.352.4555)Good Showing: Five Guys Burgers& Fries (122 Market St., Flowood, 601.983.5555 and 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 2001, Ridgeland, 601.605.1115); CoolAl’s (4654 McWillie Drive, 601.713.3020); Burgers andBlues (1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22, Ridgeland, 601.899.0028).

Best Buffet: Ichiban Chinese Buffet

359 Ridgeway, Flowood, 601.919.8879,

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Second: Mama Hamil’s Southern Cookin’ (480 Magnolia St., Madison, 601.856.4407)Third: Two Sister’s Kitchen (707 N. Congress St., 601.353.1180)Good showing: Spice Avenue (4711 Interstate 55 N., 601.982.0890); KingBuffet (6380 Ridgewood Court Drive, Suite I, 601.956.6700); LumpkinsBBQ (182 Raymond Road, 601.373.7707)

Best Meal Under $10, Best Salad or Salad Bar: Newk’s Express Café

multiple locations, newkscafe.com

Meal Under $10Second: Keifer’s (710 Poplar Blvd., 601.355.6825; 120 N. Congress St., 601.353.4976)Third: Basil’s (2906 N. State St., Suite 104, 601.982.2100; 904 E. Fortification St., Suite B, 601.352.2002; 120 N. Congress St., 601.944.9888)Good Showing: OECJapaneseExpress (Multiple Locations); PrimosCaféandBake Shop (2323 Lakeland Drive, 601.936.3701)

Best Salad or Salad BarSecond: Jason’sDeli (1067 E. County Line Road, 601.206.9191)Third:Mazzio’s (4415 Robinson Road, 601.922.2477)Good Showing: Cool Water Café (1011 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601.956.6332); High Noon Café (2807 Old Canton Road, 601.366.1513); RoomService (4107 Northview Drive, Suite B1, 601.362.4617)

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Walking into Fenian’s can be like an episode of “Cheers,” minus the canned laughter. The city’s only Irish pub sits on the corner of

Fortification and Jefferson streets. A green and white sign beckons patrons up the stairs to the second-floor balcony, where smokers and those looking for some not-so-fresh air congregate un-

der Christmas lights and beside the traffic signal in the corner. Behind the green door, you’ll find a stocked rack of wine, cheap Champagne (it’s not really a bubbly kind of place) and liquor. Classic wooden tables and chairs line the walkways of green car-pet that lead to the bar. Depending on the day and time, you may hear traditional Irish music, a more-American mix of bands like Wilco, Weezer, The Shins, or maybe some Led Zeppelin playing quietly through the speakers. A train track circles the ceiling in the main room, but the train never moves. A map of Ire-land, Irish money and a sculpture of a coat of arms give the room its Irish claim.

Pass to the left of the bar and head into the next room, where a hard tile floor holds wall-to-wall tables and chairs. A small, only-slightly-raised stage sits to the left. Whether it is Kara-oke Mondays (come early to hear the Hip-Hop Queen “Miss Laura” lay down some rhymes), Open Mic Tuesdays, traditional Irish Music and Dance Thursdays, or local acts of all forms and

fashions, you’ll find live music on the stage ev-ery night, with never a cover charge. At the bar, you can order any mixed bever-age you can think of, or choose from Fenian’s selection of draft or bottle beer (Pabst Blue Rib-bon is always a favorite) or wine. What keeps Jack-sonians coming back to Fenian’s, though, is you are almost guaranteed to see someone you know any night of the week. For Jacksonians from Belhaven Heights north

to Fondren and beyond, Fenian’s is a neighbor-hood hangout and watering hole. Go a couple times, and you’re sure to see some familiar faces, from bartenders and wait staff to customers. General Manager T Francis said that famil-iarity is Fenian’s bread and butter. “I know a lot of our customers enjoy the fact that our staff goes out of the way to learn all our customers,” Francis said. “I guess the fact (is) that it’s a neighborhood pub and everybody lives in the vicinity kind of makes it a nice hangout spot.” But being Jackson’s Best Bar has only pushed Fenian’s to become something even better. While Fenian’s has been well known as a

community pub for years, Francis said he is try-ing to build its reputation as a great place to eat, as well. Since kitchen manager Josh Speights joined the staff in January, Fenian’s has eliminated all but two pre-made items on the menu. Everything else is made in-house. Menu staples include their Fenian’s Pub Burger, dressed with your choice of cheese, let-tuce, tomato, purple onions, pickles and mayo, and the favorite, The Bookmaker: a big, juicy por-tion of roast beef and cheddar cheese on a toasted hoagie with a side of au jus. For a slightly cheaper option (although nothing on the menu is more than $10), try the beer-battered fish and chips. Francis said Speights is working with the kitchen staff to come up with daily lunch specials and new menu items that customers will see this fall and winter. Just recently, they’ve added a menu of sandwich wraps. Francis said he also wants to start offering specialty dinners once a month, on Sundays, starting in October. “We’ll pair up with a beer company, or maybe pair up with a whiskey company, and do a whole dinner cooked with one brand of whiskey,” Fran-cis said. “We’d like to branch out and show people that Irish cuisine is not as limited as you think it is.”

Fenian’s: Only Getting Betterby Jacob D. Fuller / photos by Trip Burns

Ireland-inspired Fenian’s, voted this year’s best bar, has no intention of giving up its title anytime soon.


Best Bar, Best Bar Where

Everyone Knows Your Name, Best Open-Mic Night:

Fenian’s Pub901 E. Fortification St., 601.948.0055,

fenianspub.comBest BarSecond: The Bulldog (6111 Ridgewood Road, 601.978.3502)Third: Underground 119 (119 S. President St., 601.352.2322)Good Showing: Parlor Market (115 W. Capitol St., 601.320.0090); Hal&Mal’s(200 S. Commerce St., 601.948.0888); Julep (4500 Interstate 55 N., 601.362.1411)

Music & Nightlife2012


Best Bar Where Everyone Knows Your NameSecond:Hal&Mal’s(200 S. Commerce St., 601.948.0888)Third: OleTavernonGeorgeStreet (416 George St., 601.960.2700)Good Showing: Sportsman’sLodge (now closed); ParlorMarket(115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090); Julep (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 105, 601.362.1411)

Best Open-Mic NightSecond: Ole Tavern on George Street (416 George St., 601.960.2700)Third (tie): Time Out Sports Café (6270 Old Canton Road, 601.978.1839), Suite106 (106 Wilmington St., 601.940.7059)Good Showing: Martin’sLounge (214 S. State St., 601.354.9712), LastCallSportsGrill (1428 Old Square Road, 601.713.2700), PelicanCove (3999 Harbor Walk Drive, Suite A, Ridgeland, 601.605.1865)

Music & Nightlife


Best Bouncer: Gary Owen Langston, The Bulldog

6111 Ridgewood Road, 601.978.3502

Second: KyleBullock (Club Magoo’s, 824 S. State St., 601.487.8710)Third: Kazz Hill (Club Magoo’s, 824 S. State St., 601.487.8710)Good Showing: JasonMcDaniel (Fenian’s Pub, 901 E. Fortification St., 601.948.0055); Kenny Dunn (Parlor Market, 115 W. Capitol St., 601.320.0090); BlakeBryant (formerly of Club Fire, now closed); ChrisRobinson (Pop’s Around the Corner, 2636 S. Gallatin St., 601.355.3853)

Best Hip-Hop Artist: David Banner

Second: 5thChildThird: SkippCoonGood Showing: PyInfamous; Big K.R.I.T.; Jay Lotto

Best Blues Artist: Jackie Bell

Second: JesseRobinsonThird: KingEdwardAntoineGood Showing: B.B.King; GradyChampion; EddieCotton; JarekusSingleton

Best Cover Band, Best Country

Artist: The ColonelsBest Cover BandSecond (tie): Snazz, ShadezofGrey,Diesel255Third: ChicBangTheoryGood Showing: OtisLotus

Best Country ArtistSecond: TheBandPerryThird: CrossinDixonGood Showing: Jason Aldean; Jeff Maddox; JasonTurner

Best Place to Chill: Sneaky Beans

2914 N. State St., 601.487.6349

Second: Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortification St., 601.948.0055)Third: Cups Espresso Cafe (multiple locations, cupsespressocafe.com)Good Showing: Underground119 (119 S. President St., 601.352.2322); The Bulldog (6111 Ridgewood Road, 601.978.3502); Burgers and Blues (1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22 , Ridgeland, 601.899.0038)

Best Gospel Artist: Dathan Thigpen

Second: MississippiMassChoirThird: KirkFranklinGood Showing: Lee Williams; Monica Davis; TheWilliamBrothers

Best Of JacksOn 2012: MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE from page 65

The Sportsman’s Lodge served customers in its location in May-wood Mart for more than eight

years, until owner Chris Jacobs decided that it was “time for a change.” Described by Jacobs as a “hunt-ing lodge”-type sports bar, Sports-man’s closed its doors for the last time in early July to reopen with a brand new concept, atmosphere and name. The Islander: Seafood, Po Boy and Oyster House opened in that location Aug. 24. The Islander features an oyster room where patrons can shuck fresh oysters. Chefs prepare fresh seafood, such as steamed crab and shrimp, right at the table. There are still a few televi-sions at the new place, but don’t expect

to see Sportsman’s 30 flat-screen tele-visions playing Sunday night football. The new restaurant also has a new menu that offers a variety of differ-ent appetizers to choose from, such as alligator, crawfish tails, tuna tartare and King Edward Island mussels. Of course, some things were too good to change: The Islander is still serving fried pick-les for those who enjoyed the crunchy snack at the Sportsman’s Lodge. En-trées include shrimp and grits, seafood pasta, and shrimp and oyster po-boys. Patrons who prefer “turf” a bit more than “surf” can try homemade burgers and jambalaya and red beans and rice. The new concept was no spur of the moment decision, Jacobs says. He

wanted to make the change for about a year and a half. After being in the bar and restaurant business for a long time, he now wants to focus on something new. “I finally came to the decision that being open ‘til 2 in the morning with pool tables and late-night games just wasn’t for me anymore,” he says. To loyal customers, Jacobs says, “I would love to thank everybody for being my patrons, and (I) hope they will try The Islander and fall in love with it.” TheIslanderislocatedat1220E.NorthsideDrive,Suite 100. It isopenSundaythroughThursday11a.m.un-til10p.m.andFridayandSaturday11a.m. to11p.m.Formore information,call601.366.5441.

The Best, Rebornby Vergie Redmond

Best Jukebox, Best Sports Bar:

Sportsman’s Lodge (now closed)

Best Jukebox:Second: Sam’s Lounge (5035 Interstate 55 N., 601.983.2526)Third: Crechale’s Restaurant (3107 Highway 80 W., 601.355.1840)Good Showing: CherokeeInn (1410 Old Square Road, 601.362.6388); CS’s (1359-½ N. West St. 601.969.9482); JC’s (425 N. Mart Plaza, 601.362.3108)

Best Sports Bar:Second: Buffalo Wild Wings (808 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601.856.0789)Third: Time Out (6270 Old Canton Road, 601.978.1839)Good Showing: The Bulldog(6111 Ridgewood Road, 601. 978.3502); Last Call SportsGrill (1428 Old Square Road, 601.713.2700); Slick’s (6340 Ridgewood Court Drive, 601.487.8388); Burgers andBlues (1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22, Ridgeland, 601.899.0038)

Owner Chris Jacobs hopes to repeat the success of Sportsman’s Lodge with the Islander restaurant.


Along with her band Jazz Beautiful, Pam Confer performs at throughout the city from the King Edward Hotel to the JFP Chick Ball at Hal & Mal’s. Confer, a graduate of Jackson

State University, is the founder of Speak BIG, a communications and public-speaking program. She edited the book “Spoken Success: Understanding the Art of Public Speaking” by Robert Little. She is also the first woman to serve as a constable in Hinds County. But she’s at her most beautiful when she has a mic in her hand.

Jazz, Most Beautifulby Shameka Hayes-Hamilton

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Best Place to Shoot Pool: The Green Room

444 Bounds St., 601.713.3444

Second: Cherokee Inn (1410 Old Square Road, 601.362.6388)Third: Reed Pierce’s (6791 Siwell Road, 601.376.0777)Good Showing: Sam’s Lounge (5035 Interstate 55 N., 601.983.2526); Sportsman’s Lodge (now closed); Shucker’s (116 Conestoga Road, 601.853.0105); Tomara’s (9347 Highway 18 W., Raymond, 601.502.8580)

Best Original Band: Storage 24

Second: Chad Wesley BandThird (tie): Chic Bang Theory, Iron Feathers, Jason Turner BandGood Showing: Furrows; Horse Trailer

Best New Bar: Club Magoo’s824 S. State St., 601.487.8710

Second: Slick’s (6340 Ridgewood Court Drive, 601.487.8388)Third: Table 100 (100 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601.420.4202)Good Showing: The Penguin (1100 John R. Lynch St., 769.251.5222); Martini Room (400 Greymont Ave., 678.462.2749)

Best Singer/Songwriter: Taylor Hildebrand

Second: Cody CoxThird: Jason TurnerGood Showing: Chad Wesley; Topher Brown; Hunter Gibson; Richard Lee Davis

Best Karaoke DJ: Matt Collette

Second: Casey Hardegree/DJ Stache (Ole Tavern, 416 George St., 601.960.2700)Third: Angela Pittman, Krazy KaraokeGood Showing: Mike Mott (formerly of Club Fire, now closed), Josh Hailey (formerly at Slick’s, 6340 Ridgewood Court Drive)

Best LGBT Hangout: Bottoms Up

3911 Northview Drive, 601.981.2188

Second: JC’s (425 N. Mart Plaza, 601.362.3108)Third: Club Volume (formerly Dick & Jane’s) (206 W. Capitol St., 601.944.0123)Good Showing: Club mR (Metro Reloaded) (4670 Highway 80 W., 601.922.1040); Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortification St., 601.948.0055)


Best Of JacksOn 2012: MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE from page 67

Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. But sometimes you just want to hide—even during the

day. Martin’s Lounge prides itself on be-ing a place where, for years, everyone from judges to felons has come to enjoy libations and live music. the bar starts serving at noon and

goes until the wee hours of the morning. You won’t find “happy hour” at Martin’s. Rather, it always serves you a good drink at a fair price. stay long enough, and you’ll get to observe several distinct crowds of regulars cycling through, each with a unique character. that’s what makes Martin’s not just a dive bar, but a Jackson institution.

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Best Dive Bar, Best Bar Where You Can

Be Anonymous, Best Place to Drink Cheap:

Martin’s Lounge214 S. State St., 601.354.9712,

martinslounge.net

Best Dive BarSecond: Sam’s Lounge (5035 Interstate 55 N., 601.983.2526)Third: Cherokee Inn (1410 Old Square Road, 601.362.6388)Good Showing: Pop’s Around the Corner (2636 S. Gallatin St., 601.355.3853); F. Jones Corner (303 N. Farish St., 601.983.1148), Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortification St., 601.948.0055)

Best Bar Where You Can Be AnonymousSecond: Sam’s Lounge (5035 Interstate 55 N., 601.983.2526)Third: The Bulldog (6111 Ridgewood Road, 601.978.3502)Good Showing: Underground 119 (119 S. President St., 601.352.2322); Hal & Mal’s (200 S. Commerce St., 601.948.0888); Sportsman’s Lodge (now closed)

Best Place to Drink Cheap Second: Cherokee Inn (1410 Old Square Road, 601.362.6388)Third: Sportsman’s Lodge (now closed)Good Showing: Sam’s Lounge (5035 Interstate 55 N., 601.983.2526); Time Out Sports Café (6270 Old Canton Road, 601.978.1839); Slick’s (6340 Ridgewood Court Drive, 601.487.8388)

Best Hotel Bar: King Edward Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn)

235 W. Capitol St., 601.353.5464, kingedwardhoteljackson.com

Second: Hilton/Fitzgerald’s (1001 E. County Line Road, 601.957.2800)Third: Sam’s Lounge (5035 Interstate 55 N., 601.983.2526)Good Showing: Alumni House (574 Highway 51, Ridgeland 601.855.2225); The Martini Room inside the Regency Hotel & Conference Center (400 Greymont Ave., 601.969.2141)

Best R&B Artist (tie): ML ‘The Truth,’ Kerry Thomas

Second: RecognitionThird: Akami GrahamGood Showing: Taylor Hildebrand

Best College Hangout: Ole Tavern on George Street

416 George St., 601.960.2700

Second: Cups, an Espresso Cafe (multiple locations, cupsespressocafe.com)Third: Sneaky Beans (2914 N. State St., 601.487.6349)Good Showing: Freelon’s Restaurant Bar and Groove (440 N. Mill St., 601.949.2535); Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortifi cation St., 601.948.0055); The Bulldog (6111 Ridgewood Road, 601.978.3502)

Best Rock Artist: Chad Wesley Band

Second: FurrowsThird: Storage 24Good Showing: Soul Skard; Jason Turner Band

Best Club DJ: DJ Cadillac

Second: DJ JonastyThird: DJ UnpredictableGood Showing: DJ Reign; DJ T-Lewis; DJ YoungVenom; DJ Phingaprint

Best Place to Dance: Shucker’s on the Rez

116 Conestoga Road, 601.853.0105, shuckersontherez.com

Second: The Spot (formerly Electric Cowboy) (6017 Ridgewood Road, 601.899.5333)Third: Salsa Mississippi (605 Duling St., 601.213.6355)Good Showing: Bottoms Up (3911 Northview Drive, 601.981.2188); Underground 119 (119 S. President St., 601.352.2322); Club Magoo’s (824 S. State St., 601.487.8710


Hal & Mal’s: Best Place(s) for Live Music by Darnell Jackson / graphic by Kristin Brenemen

Best Place for Live Music: Hal & Mal’s

200 S. Commerce St., 601.948.0888, halandmals.com

Second: Underground 119 (119 S. President St., 601.352.2322)Third: Martin’s Lounge (214 S. State St., 601.354.9712)Good Showing: Club Fire (now closed); Shucker’s on the Rez (116 Conestoga Road, Ridgeland, 601.853.0105); Burgers & Blues (1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22, Ridgeland, 601.899.0038)

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BEST OF JACKSON 2012: MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE from page 69

WHERE2SHOP: Great Scott, 4400 Old Canton Road, 601-984-3500; The Shoe Bar at Pieces, 425 Mitchell Ave., 601-939-5203

Sexy Style, Behind the Bar styling by Meredith W. Sullivan / photos by Trip Burns location: Fondren Cellars (633 Duling Ave., 769.216.2323)

Steven O’Neill Kristen Veal

Studded black suede booties ($85) from The Shoe Bar at Pieces add a kick to a black ensemble.

A brightly colored tie from Great Scott ($85-195) provides the perfect punctuation to a classic shirt.

(steven)Some people head to the bar to drown their sorrows, but it’s hard to keep a frown on your face when a sexy bartender not only pours

a good drink, but also rocks a pop of color. Vibrant hues can lighten the mood and liven up even the biggest Debbie Downers.

(kristen) A lot of restaurants and bars require all-black attire for their servers and staff, but this is no standard LBD. Cut-

out sleeves (plus killer animal-inspired heels) allow the sexiest female bartender to adhere to the dress code and

live up to her title!

Steven is wearing an orange striped shirt

($145) and jeans ($198) from Great Scott and

his own boots from Boots & More.

Kristen is wearing a black cut-out dress

($125) and Jeffrey Campbell claw heels

($135) from The Shoe Bar at Pieces

Sexiest Male Bartender: Steven O’NeillParlor Market, 115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090

Second: Brad Regan (Julep, 1305 E. Northside Drive, 601.362.1411)Third: Trevor Palmer (Club Magoo’s, 824 S. State St., 601.487.8710)Good Showing: John Hime (The Bulldog, 6111 Ridgewood Road, 601.978.3502); John Ingram (Parlor Market. 115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090); Kris Grant (formerly of Underground 119, 119 S. President St., 601.352.2322)

Sexiest Female Bartender: Kristen Vealformerly of Sportsman’s Lodge (now closed)

Second Place: Ashley Lewis (Burgers and Blues, 1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22, 601.899.0038)Third: Alyson Brady (Timeout Sports Café, 6270 Old Canton Road, 601.978.1839)Good Showing: Bobbie Jo Kemp (Mississippi Legends Grill, 5352 Highway 25, Suite 50, Flowood, 601.919.1165); Hali Sappington; (formerly of AJ’s on Lakeland, 223 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601.919.1900); Alyssa Montag (Bravo!, 4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601.982.8111)


Sexiest Male Bartender: Steven O’NeillParlor Market, 115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090

Second: BradRegan (Julep, 1305 E. Northside Drive, 601.362.1411)Third: TrevorPalmer (Club Magoo’s, 824 S. State St., 601.487.8710)Good Showing: JohnHime (The Bulldog, 6111 Ridgewood Road, 601.978.3502); John Ingram (Parlor Market. 115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090); Kris Grant (formerly of Underground 119, 119 S. President St., 601.352.2322)

Sexiest Female Bartender: Kristen Vealformerly of Sportsman’s Lodge (now closed)

Second Place: AshleyLewis (Burgers and Blues, 1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22, 601.899.0038)Third: Alyson Brady (Timeout Sports Café, 6270 Old Canton Road, 601.978.1839)Good Showing: Bobbie Jo Kemp (Mississippi Legends Grill, 5352 Highway 25, Suite 50, Flowood, 601.919.1165); Hali Sappington; (formerly of AJ’s on Lakeland, 223 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601.919.1900); AlyssaMontag (Bravo!, 4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601.982.8111)

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Best Martini, Best Place for After-Work Drink: Julep Restaurant and Bar4500 Interstate 55, Suite 105, 601.362.1411,

juleprestaurant.comBest MartiniSecond: Pan-Asia Restaurant (720 Harbour Pointe Crossing, Ridgeland, 601.956.2958)Third: BRAVO! ItalianRestaurant&Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601.982.8111)Good Showing: ParlorMarket (115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0900); MinttheRestaurant (1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 5002, Ridgeland, 601.898.6468); Char (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 142, 601.956.9562)

Best Place for After-Work DrinkSecond: ParlorMarket (115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090)Third: BRAVO! ItalianRestaurant&Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601.982.8111)Good Showing: Mint the Restaurant (1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 5002, Ridgeland, 601.898.6468); BabaluTacosandTapas (622 Duling Ave., 601.366.5757); Table100 (100 Ridge Way, Flowood, 601.420.4202)

Best Bartender: Brad ReganJulep, 4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 105, 601.362.1411

Second: Robert Arender (Parlor Market, 115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090)Third: Trevor Palmer (Club Magoo’s, 824 S. State St., 601.487.8710)Good Showing: AshleyLewis (Burgers and Blues, 1060 E. County Line Road, Suite 22, 601.899.0038) KavanWood (Club Magoo’s, 824 S. State St., 601.487.8710); KrisGrant (formerly of Underground 119, 119 S. President St., 601.352.2322)

“The Rebel” (or “The Black Bear”)

1/4 oz grenadine1/4 oz Southern Comfort

1 oz plum vodkaSplash sweet and sour

Splash SpriteSplash Blue Curaçao

Garnish to desire

Julep is known for its extensive list of creative cocktails. ”The Rebel” is just one of the reasons it won Best Martini yet again.

BRAVO!’s Lemontini

1 1/4 oz Bacardi Limon rum

Splash orange juiceSplash Sprite

Garnish with a lemon rind twist

Pan-Asia’s Chocolate Martini

1 1/2 oz vanilla vodka3/4 oz crème de cocoa1/2 oz chocolate syrup3/4 oz Godiva white

chocolate liqueur1 1/4 oz heavy cream


BEST OF JACKSON 2012: MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE from page 71

Stomping one foot to the beat of his music and press-ing his loop pedal with the other, Jason Turner is usu-

ally a one-man band. He’s equipped with an acoustic guitar, a harmonica and a slew of effect pedals. Turner’s southern drawl and energetic performances have made him a Jackson-area favorite. A full-time musician, he performs an av-erage of six nights each week for about three hours at different ven-ues— big and small—around town. Turner’s ubiquitousness is just one of the reasons he won two of this year’s Best of Jackson awards: Best Local Singer and Best Lo-cal Musician. He came in third for

Best Original Band and Best Local Musician and made good show-ing for Best Rock Artist and Best Country Artist. “Looks good on the wall,” he says. “It feels good because, being in Mississippi, there’s not a lot to recognize artists and what they do. … It feels good when you work hard all the time to get recognized.” Although JFP readers named him one of the best country artists and other music websites and pub-lications associate him with country, Turner does not consider himself in that genre at all. “I really think it’s because I have a southern drawl,” he says. “It’s not country—at least in my mind it’s

not. I think it’s rock ‘n’ roll. … (But) if people like it, it can be called what-ever they call it.” Turner says the song “Nothing Town” is most representative of his style. It’s simple; for most of it, Turn-er just plays the guitar and sings. Toward the end, however, he uses the loop pedal to record a sample of what he’s playing to repeat over and over. Then, he shreds it—at least as much as one can do on an acoustic. Songs such as the unreleased “Sum-mertime” (which you can hear on his website) are a bit more dynamic. Along with acoustic guitar, Turner also sings and plays the harmonica. Turner listens to an array of mu-sic, but his favorite is probably sing-er-songwriters such as John Mayer because of the emphasis on lyrics. “I like to be able to write and record whatever comes to my head that I like and feel good about,” he says. Turner’s mom worked at Jackson’s Malaco Records when he was younger, so blues music has played an important part in his infl u-ences. As far as writing goes, most of his infl uences are literary, such as William Faulkner. All his songs are somewhat personal. “I just believe in writing what you feel—good or bad—and not being fake about it.” When he fi rst picked up a guitar at age 12, Turner immedi-ately started trying to write his own songs. Although he laughs thinking of what he wrote as a child, Turner is now well known for his writing skills. Turner has released three

albums of original work—his latest, “13 Years,” in 2010—and he hopes to have another completed by the end of the year. In fact, he is work-ing on three albums, with a total of about 30 songs. When he performs with a band, Andy “Snake Farm” Burc-zynski plays bass, and Matthew Newman plays drums. Sometimes Jay Carney adds guitar. “When I get with a band, it’s like hanging out with friends. I think it’s the excite-ment,” Turner says.

“This is what I love to do and what I’m good at doing.”

Listen to Jason Turner’s music at jasonturnerband.com. You can also like him on Facebook or follow him on Twitter @jasonturnerband.

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Jason Turner

Best Local SingerSecond: Akami GrahamThird: Taylor HildebrandGood Showing: Lisa Palmer; Jackie Bell; Pam Confer; Cody Cox

Best Local MusicianSecond (tie): Hunter Gibson, Taylor HildebrandThird: Raphael SemmesGood Showing: Scott Albert Johnson; Cody Cox; Chad Wesley

The Best of Jackson readers’ choice awards celebrated their 10th birth-day this year. The Jackson Free Press, owner of BOOM Jackson, launched the

contest in 2002 to celebrate the best the city has to offer. Readers submit all nominations and votes in more than 100 categories. Visit bestofjackson.com to suggest categories and read about past winners. This fall, watch for

a new Best of Jackson online directory and monthly mini-contests. Then in November, it’s time to vote in the 2013 Best of Jackson awards. To learn the secrets behind a certain big party ev-ery year, subscribe to jfpdaily.com.

Best Casino for Shows, Best Casino Hotel:

Beau Rivage875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi,

888.567.6667, 228.386.7111, beaurivage.com

Best Casino for ShowsSecond: Hard Rock (777 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, 228.374.7625)Third: Ameristar (4146 S. Washington St., Vicksburg, 601.638.1000)

Good Showing: Pearl River Resort’s Golden Moon (13541 Highway 16 W., Philadelphia, 601.663.0066); Pearl River Re-sort’s Silver Star (13541 Highway 16 W., Choctaw, 601.663.0066); Im-perial Palace (850 Bayview Ave., Biloxi, 888.946.2847)

Best Casino HotelSecond: Ameristar (4146 S. Washington St., Vicksburg, 601.638.1000)Third: Hard Rock (777 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, 228.374.7625)

Good Showing: Pearl River Resort’s Golden Moon (13541 Highway 16 W., Philadelphia, 601.663.0066); Riverwalk (1046 Warrenton Road, Vicksburg, 601.634.0100); Imperial Pal-ace (850 Bayview Ave., Biloxi, 888.946.2847)

Best Casino for Gaming: Ameristar

4146 S. Washington St., Vicks-burg, 601.638.1000, ameristar.

com/Vicksburg

Second: Beau Rivage (875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi 888.567.6667)Third: Hard Rock (777 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, 228.374.7625)Good Showing: Riverwalk (1046 Warrenton Road, Vicks-burg, 601.634.0100); Pearl River Resort’s Silver Star (13541 Highway 16 W., Choctaw, 601.663.0066); Rainbow (1350 Warrenton Road, Vicksburg, 800.842.6837)

Suggest other Beyond Jackson categories at bestofjackson.com.

Sometimes you hit the road for a story and you have everything pretty much planned out ... and then it goes all pear-shaped and all you can do is write a letter explaining yourself. And buy a monkey.

Tom Ramsey 1705 Devine St.Jackson, MS [email protected]

Donna Ladd, Editor in ChiefBOOM MagazineP.O. Box 5067Jackson, MS 39296

Dear Donna, Please find enclosed my expense report from my recent assignment, a review of Beau Rivage Casino for the upcoming BOOM Jackson, Best of Jackson Issue. As you can see, I was able to get a good feel for the bar, the restaurant and the casino floor. As per your company’s policy, a detailed ex-planation of the charges follows:

Item 1. – $78.66 Receipt #2548698 from High Street Texaco4 Tabasco Slim Jim’s2 Rock Star Energy Drinks4 Cheese-n-Peanut Butter Nabs1 Pack Cake Donettes1 Bag Pork Rinds

1 Diet Coke1 Bag of Tropical Fruit Skittles1 Tank of Gas No explanation needed here, right? It was a three-hour drive with two other guys.

Item 2. – $32.10 Receipt #710386 Coast Brewing Co.1 Pontchartrain Pilsner3 Bayou Bocks1 Chili Cheese Fries Upon arrival and while waiting for con-firmation as to our lodging, we needed a snack. The Slim Jim’s just weren’t doing it. It may seem excessive, but man those were some good fries.

Item 3. – $11.75 Receipt #668G VIP Cab (to Ocean Springs) As your instructions related to my expenses were “be reasonable and don’t go crazy,” getting a cab seemed to oblige both wishes.

Item 4. – $12.66 Receipt #OS287 Leo’s Pizza (Ocean Springs)2 Andygators2 Jockamo IPAs It was happy hour. The more great craft beer we drank, the more we saved you!

Item 5. – $12.62 Receipt #851K VIP Cab (back to the Beau Rivage) Not sure why it cost more to get back to the Beau, but still being “reasonable.”

Item 6. – $200.09 Receipt #185128 Stalla Restaurant1 Grand Antipasti1 Bussola Ripasso Valpolicella 1 Beef Tenderloin1 Ribeye1 Negroni1 Coffee1 Liquid Snickers Crème Brule Boy, did you get lucky here! We were go-ing to eat at BR Prime which is very expensive,

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but it was closed on Sunday so we went to Stalla, the new Italian place. As a vegetarian, you probably wouldn’t have liked much of anything we had, but wow, it was out of this world. Stuart said it was the best steak he’s had in a long time. You’d have gone crazy over the dessert.

Item 7. – $1,675.00 Receipt missing Beau Rivage Craps Table Did you know that drinks are free on the casino floor? We saved you a bunch on Beef-eater and Tonics here. You owe me one for this savings spectacular. Stuart got a great lesson in casino gambling. He adores dice games now.

Item 8. – $58.98 Receipt #1279 Four Points Sheraton Bar The receipt was found in my shorts, which were soaking wet and smelled like chlorine, and all I could make out was the to-tal and the name of the bar. Honestly, I’m glad I found it. I thought I walked out on my tab after the last round of shots. But, it could have been crazier. I think. I’m not really sure.

Item 9. – $7.14 Receipt #458758 High-way 90 Shell Station3 Uni-pack Aleve1 Lemon-Lime Gatorade1 Diet Coke1 12-pack Band-Aids The above, I believe, is self-explanatory.

Item 10. – $22.42 Receipt #2087450 Stuckey’s Highway 491 Souvenir Ash Tray1 Sock Monkey1 Novelty Knife OK. This may not seem “necessary” to the accounting department, but since I woke to remember that I hadn’t made any notes about the night before and reviewed the stack of receipts on the dresser, I figured I need-ed a gift of sorts to smooth things over. All I could find on the highway was a Stuckey’s. The monkey needs love, and you have always been able to cut through the BS and you’re a true rebel in your profession. I surmised that these three things were perfectly apropos. I eagerly await my next assignment. Please have the reimbursement check mailed to my usual address.

Best and warmest regards,Tom Ramsey

P.S. You can hear the playlist from this epic journey on Spotify via jfp.ms/casinoplaylist.


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sippiGreekWeekend2012. Save the date for the

four-day festival that unites fra-ternities and sororities. Proceeds

benefit nonprofits such as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society,

and the Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation. Details pending.

Free; call 601.706.YARD, 601.960.1565.

1-30-PattiHensonArtExhibit, at Hinds Com-munity College, Raymond Campus (501 E. Main St., Raymond). See the local artist’s water-color paintings, prints and fabric art. Free; call 769.798.5539 or 601.982.4067.

6-ScreenontheGreen7 p.m., at Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). The

museum and Crossroads Film Society show a film in the Art

Garden. Free; call 601.960.1515; msmuseumart.org.

7-9-CelticFestMississippi,atMississippiAgricul-tureandForestryMuseum (1150 Lakeland Drive). Enjoy the Kindred Spirits Whiskey Tasting Sept. 7 ($40 in advance, $60 at the door), music, dance, children’s activities and more Sept. 7-9. Performers include Bua, Téada and the Máirtín de Cógáin Proj-ect. Visit celticfestms.org for a schedule. $15, $10, $5 ages 5-17, $1 ages 4 and under; call 601.713.3365.

8-MagnoliaRollerVixensRollerDerby7 p.m., at Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.). The team takes on the Acadiana Rollergirls. Doors open at 6 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $5 children $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $5 children; email [email protected].

11-EltonJohn 8 p.m., at Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.). The English singer-songwriter is known for songs such as “Bennie and the Jets” and “Nikita.” $77-$137; call 800.745.3000.

MississippiBoychoirAuditions through Sept. 11. Boys in grades 1-12 may audition. Previous vocal training not required. Free; call 601.665.7374; mississippiboychoir.org.

13-16-NeilSimon’s“Rumors,” at Madison Square Center for the Arts (2103 Main St., Madison). The play is about an upscale dinner party gone awry. Shows are Sept. 13–15 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 16 at 2:30 p.m. $12, $10 seniors and students; call 601.953.0181.

15-FarishStreetYMCABestofBBQCompeti-tionnoon, at I.S. Sanders YMCA (806 N. Farish St.). Amateur and profes-sional cooking teams compete, and guests enjoy samples and vote for the best barbecue. Judging is at 3 p.m., and the awards ceremony is at 5 p.m. Entertain-ment and door prizes included. $10 admission, $50 amateur team, $150 professional team; call 601.948.3643.

15-“BravoI:Mahler’sFifth” 7:30 p.m., at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.).

The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra presents Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No. 5.”

$20 and up; call 601.960.1565.

21-CarolineHerring 8 p.m., at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). The country and folk singer-songwrit-er is a Canton navtive and a co-founder of Thacker Mountain Radio. Cocktails and cartoons at 6:30 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 at the door; call 601.292.7121 or 800.745.3000.

29-WellsFestSept. 29 at 8 a.m., at Jamie Fowler Boyll Park ( 1398 Lakeland Drive). The annual event includes a 5K race at 8 a.m., a pet a parade at 9 a.m., and a festival with music, food, children’s activities a silent auction and more from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Proceeds from sales benefit the Farish Street YMCA’s playground upgrade. Free admis-sion; race: $20, $60 family (maximum of four); call 601.353.0658; wellsfest.org.

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E. Capitol St., Suite 105). The event promotes natural hair

among African-Americans, and includes a live band and cash

bar. Advance tickets. $10; call 601.364.2869 or

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6 - Pat Metheny Unity Band 7:30 p.m., at MSU Riley Center (2200 Fifth St., Meridian). Pat Metheny is a jazz guitarist who has won 19 Grammys. $37-$43; call 601.696.2200.

7 - Cat Head Mini Blues Fest III 9 a.m., at Cat Head Delta Blues and Folk Art (252 Delta Ave., Clarksdale). The outdoor blues concert is asso-ciated with the King Biscuit Festival in Helena, Ark. Free; call 662.624.5992.

3-14 - Mississippi State Fair, at Mississippi State Fairgrounds (1207 Mississippi St.). The annual fair includes livestock shows, rides, food, games and concerts. Admission TBA. Free; call 601.961.4000.

8 - Bassnectar 7 p.m., at Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.). Bassnectar is a freeform electronic artist and deejay from San Francisco. Gramatik and Gladkill also perform. $27.50; call 800.745.3000.

9 - “Big Apple Style Bluegrass” 7 p.m.,

at Millsaps College, Ford Academic

Complex (1701 N. State St.). The New

York City Slickers perform as part of

the Millsaps Arts and Lecture Series.

$10, $5 students; call 601.974.1130.

12 - Canton Flea Market 8 a.m., at Historic Canton Square (Courthouse Square, Canton). The biannual shopping extravaganza includes goods from artists and crafters. Free admis-sion; call 601.859.1307.

12 - The Charlie Mars Band 7:30 p.m., at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). The rock band with Mis-sissippi native Charlie Mars performs. Cocktails and cartoons at 6 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 at the door; call 601.292.7121 or 800.745.3000.

14 - Henry Rollins 9 p.m., at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). The spoken-word artist performs on his “Capitalism” tour. Cocktails and cartoons at 7 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door; call 601.292.7121 or 800.745.3000.

19 – Jacktoberfest, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., on Congress Street between Amite and Capitol streets. The annual street festival includes concerts, a craft-beer competition, and refreshments for sale such as bratwurst, burgers and drinks. Free admission; jacktoberfest.com.

19-27 - Boo at the Zoo, at Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.).

Live music, face painting, haunted hay rides, a carousel, games and treats. Oct. 19-20 and Oct. 26-27 from 6-9 p.m. Call 601.352.2580.

20 - Jackson State University Home-

coming Game 3 p.m., at Mis-

sissippi Veterans Memorial Stadium (2531 N. State St.).

JSU’s football team tales on Missis-

sippi Valley State University. $25-$45;

call 601.979.2420 or 800.745.3000;

jsutigers.cstv.com.

29 - An Evening with David Sedaris 7:30 p.m., at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pasca-goula St.). The humorist and author known as the “rock star of writers,” Sedaris is the author of “Squir-rel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary.” $33-$43; call 800.745.3000.

27 - Marcia Ball 9 p.m., at Underground 119 (119 S. Presi-dent St.). Ball is a blues singer and pianist known for songs such as “That’s How It Goes.” $25; call 800.745.3000.


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2 - Philadanco 7:30 p.m., at MSU Riley Center (2200 Fifth St., Meridian). Members of the Phila-delphia Dance Company perform in styles from ballet to hip-hop. $21-$27; call 601.696.2200.

3 - “Pops I: Sim-ply Swingin’” 7:30 p.m., at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pas-

cagoula St.). The Mississippi

Symphony Orches-tra and vocalist Steve

Lippia present the music of Tony Bennett,

Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. $15 and up; call 601.960.1565; msorchestra.com.

7-10 - Mistletoe Marketplace, at Mississippi Trade Mart (1200 Mississippi St.). More than 100 vendors sell their wares at the annual holiday shopping event. $10, $20 three-day pass, $5 chil-dren ages 6-12 and seniors; call 888.324.0027; mistletoemarketplace.com.

8-18 - “Southern Hospitality,” at Black Rose The-atre (103 Black St., Brandon). Three sisters plot to save their hometown. Shows are Thursday-Satur-day at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reservations recommended. $15, $10 seniors and students; call 601.825.1293; blackrosetheatre.org.

10 - Olde Towne Holiday Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m., on

Jefferson Street. Enjoy holiday shopping, food and entertainment on the brick streets of Olde Towne Clinton. Vendors must register by Nov.

6 ($50). Free; call 601.924.5472.

11 - Kenny Loggins 6 p.m., at MSU Riley Center (2200 Fifth St., Meridian). The singer-songwriter is known as the “king of the soundtrack.” Pre-show party at 4:30 p.m. $59-$65; call 601.696.2200.

11 - Holiday Happening Nov. 11 from 2-5 p.m., Participating businesses hold open houses for the holidays. The Clinton Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Clinton are the sponsors. Free; call 601.924.5472.

12-13 - “Shrek the Musical” 8 p.m., at Thalia Mara Hall (255 E. Pascagoula St.). The musical is based on the award-winning DreamWorks fi lm and contains 19 original songs. $25-$62.50; call 601.981.1847 or 800.745.3000; kesslerbroadway.com.

15-18 - “Disney on Ice: Treasure

Trove,” at Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.).

The show features the Disney princesses and other characters

such as Peter Pan and characters from “The Lion King.” Show

times vary. $15-$45; call 800.745.3000.

13 - “One Writer’s Garden: New Perspectives from the Authors” 7

p.m., at Millsaps College, Ford Academic Com-

plex (1701 N. State St.). Authors

Susan Haltom and Jane Roy Brown, and photog-rapher Langdon Clay talk

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Welty. $10, $5 students; call

601.974.1130.

30 - Chimneyville Crafts Festival, at Mississippi Trade Mart (1200 Mississippi St.). More than 150 artisans sell their creations at the annual event. Festival hours are Dec. 1 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Dec. 2 from noon-5 p.m. Admission TBA; call 601.856.7546.

16 - The Four Tops 7:30 p.m., at MSU Riley Center (2200 Fifth St., Meridian). The classic Motown group is known for songs such as “I Can’t Help My-self” and “Baby, I Need Your Loving.” Pre-show party at 6 p.m. $34-$40; call 601.696.2200.

28-29 - Mississippi Fruit and Vegetable Growers/Agritour-ism Conference and Trade Show, at Hilton Jackson (1001 E. County Line Road). Attend seminars on improving produce yields and visit with exhibitors. Registration required. Register by Sept. 15 for a discount. $100-$125; call 662.534.1916; msfruitandveg.com.

MY LOCAL LIST

1. Congress Street Bar & Grill (120 S. Congress St., 601.968.0857) My favorite is the shrimp and grits! The customer service is excellent.

2. Basil’s Belhaven (904 E. Fortification St., 601.352.2002) The place is full of energetic workers willing to go beyond the call of duty.

3. Underground 119 (119 S. President St., 601.352.2322) The live bands are awesome!

4. Parlor Market (115 W. Capitol St., 601.360.0090) Two words: P.M. Burger.

5. Smith Park (Yazoo St., downtown) This is a place full of serene beauty. I also like to draw at this particular park.

6. Antioch Baptist Church (1801 Central St., 601.948.3103) This is a church where no one is a stranger and everyone is treated like family. Pastor Tate always brings the word of the Lord!

7. Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St., 601.960.1515) I especially like to look at the new Art Garden. It’s a great place to reflect and relax.

8. Medgar Evers House (2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive, 601.981.2965) This place gives me a sense of history from the past that is relevant right now. History is the most fulfilling knowledge.

9. Jackson Convention Center (105 E. Pascagoula St., 601.960.2321) So many great events and entertainment come through the convention center.

10. The Penguin (1100 John R Lynch St., 769.251.5222) I love to eat out, and this is another favorite local restaurant.

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