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Chef’s Profile: Gary Hawkins at Sophia’s Restaurant

Have you ever wondered what chefs do on their days off? Or what got them interested in cooking in the first place? We were wondering the answers to those questions, plus a few others, so we decided to ask them! In Eat Jackson’s first ever “Chef’s Profile,” we caught up with Chef Gary Hawkins at [...]

Restaurants with ACTUAL Vegetarian Fare?

Editor’s Note: We love hearing from you guys! You give us ideas of where to eat, what to order, and what you think about places we recommend. When you have questions for us, we do our best to answer them. So send them to us as often as you think of them! We were recently [...]

Christmas Take Out Options

With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s now time to start planning Christmas holiday meals!  We took a couple of local take-out dishes and treats to our Thanksgiving family gatherings and are already hearing family members say, “Will you bring those same things to Christmas dinner please! Everything you brought was just the best!” Of course we [...]

Who Loves Sausage Biscuits?

Sneaky Beans. Most of us know and love this Fondren coffee shop for many reasons: The friendly staff, good beverages, quirky atmosphere, love for the community, and Twitter Tuesdays are all part of what make Sneaky Beans so unique… But now there is yet another reason to love “The Bean.” SATURDAY BREAKFAST. Who knew Sneaky [...]

Breakfast At Ciao Bella, One Of Jackson's Newest Restaurants

The breakfast I had this past Tuesday was the best I’ve had in a while. It was quite simply outstanding. What made it so gush-worthy? Lots… Keep reading… A couple of y’all have mentioned this place to us on Twitter and Facebook, and as it turns out, I already knew about this place, just not [...]

Primos Cafe's Secrets to Success

I have really enjoyed getting to know Primos Café over the course of my life. This place has been family owned and operated in Jackson for over 80 years (82 to be exact!) Their flagship location is on Lakeland Drive in Flowood, and their second location is on Lake Harbour in Ridgeland (near Sweet Tree!) Not [...]

PM Burger… The Aftermath

Monday, June 6, was a big day for the guys and gals at Parlor Market downtown. The restaurant, which is normally closed on Mondays, had a one-day-only restaurant called PM Burger. Parlor Market transformed into a burger joint and served burgers and milkshakes, but not just ANY burgers and milkshakes… They were never-before-been-done burgers and [...]

Southern Comfort Food Revisited: Julep Restaurant & Bar

All it took was me growling at him and shedding a tear over a lost half ounce of fried chicken – and here I am. Mrs. EatJxn finally gets to post on the blog. Oh, and he narrowly escaped my fork aimed at his hand trying to sneak the last bite of my mashed potatoes [...]

Fresh Faces and Fresh Baked Goods

Broad Street Baking Company has a new face in the kitchen. Jen Adelsheimer, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, in Atlanta has been the new pastry chef for just over 2 months. She’s young, hardworking and talented, and she’s made quite a mark at Broad Street Baking Company.

Buzzing over at BRAVO! – Jackson, MS

When I heard that BRAVO! in Highland Village had a new chef I was a bit concerned. It’s been a solid place to eat for a while. They are the familiar standby that is comfortable and consistent and I hoped that stayed the same. Invited to dine there tonight, I couldn’t help but bring my [...]