The City With Soul
Starting Line: Native Coffee’s Matt and Anna Flinn Launch Soapbox Coffee Roasters
Soapbox is a new specialty coffee roasting brand out of Jackson, Mississippi — and if you know the story behind it, the name makes perfect sense.
Island Spice in Jackson: Taste of the Caribbean
Whenever a local Jacksonian is asked what their favorite thing is about Jackson, most people would tell you about the food scene. Helping to fill that plate, Taste of the Caribbean is…
JXN Food & Wine
JXN Food & Wine Festival (JXNFW), the premier culinary festival celebrating the vibrant food scene in Mississippi's capital city, along with The Local Palate and Visit Jackson.
Georgie Walked Into a Bar
Georgie Hanson didn't come up through culinary school or prestigious bar programs — she came up through a grocery store, a window company, and a pizza joint in Ridgeland.
From Soul Food to Scratch Bakeries: Biscuits in Jackson, Mississippi
Biscuits are more than a breakfast side in Jackson. They're a Southern staple that brings people together around the table.
Crack, Peel, Repeat: Your Guide to Crawfish Season in Jackson
Jackson's crawfish season is heating up, and whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned shell-cracker, the city is serving up boil after boil from late February through mid-April. Here's where to get…
A Kitchen With Heart in the City of Soul: Chef Enrika Williams
Chef Enrika Williams learned that food is love long before she stepped into professional kitchens, growing up in West Point where her grandparents fed her childhood with intention.
Derek Emerson’s Masa Mesa Opening in March, Bringing California-Mexican Flavors to The District
Get ready for tacos, burgers, and serious flavor—Derek Emerson's Masa Mesa is opening the first week of March in the District at Eastover.
The New Guard: Chef Joe Cravens’ Approach to Walker’s Drive-In
After decades under Chef Derek Emerson's leadership, Walker's Drive-In has welcomed a new chef who's no stranger to excellence.
Chefs Across Generations: Geno Lee and Simms Powell
In Jackson, Mississippi, a fourth-generation restaurant owner and a 15-year-old culinary prodigy prove that passion for food knows no age—and their unexpected friendship reveals just how much they have in common.
Where to Find Warming Winter Cocktails in Jackson MS
When winter arrives in Jackson, the city's bars respond with cocktails designed to bring warmth, comfort, and a little indulgence to chilly evenings.
Good Food Without the Flash: Jon Lansdale
For nearly two decades, Chef Jon Lansdale has been a steady, grounded presence in Jackson's food scene.
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