http://carpejackson.com Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:27:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ellis Seafood (211 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave, Jackson) has two locations in Jackson; I finally drove by this one enough times and had to stop in (the other one is at 1041 Ellis Ave).  They offer many sizes and types of meals and combos, all of which seem like a ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/03/12/ellis-seafood/ The Rotisserie (6547 Old Canton Rd, Ridgeland) is definitely not the famous former Rotisserie restaurant of Jackson, where comeback dressing was allegedly invented.  Instead, this Rotisserie specializes in rotisserie-roasted chicken, and offers just a hint of a South American feel along with some southern American familiarity. I was really hoping this ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/03/11/the-rotisserie/ The Old Country Store (18801 Hwy 61, Lorman) is definitely not in Jackson---it's about an hour and a half away in Lorman, Mississippi.  On a recent Saturday I took a mini-road trip there, via the Natchez Trace (which takes about two hours), because I had heard they have the best ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/03/10/old-country-store/ I ended up at Mediterranean Fish & Grill (6550 Old Canton Rd, Ridgeland) when my first choice for lunch in Ridgeland fell through, but I'd been hearing good things about Med Fish (a nickname I just made up) for a while so I was happy to try it. I wish I ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/02/26/mediterranean-fish-grill/ Rib Shack (932 J R Lynch St, Jackson) won me over with sides and also more than hit the spot when I had a serious bbq craving. The ribs were pleasantly tender. They had some pink color, but the taste of smoke didn't quite shine through the vinegariness of the sauce ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/02/19/rib-shack-bbq-seafood/ Hinds -- Fast Food/Deli PO-POLK'S (4865 NORTH STATE STREET, STE D, JACKSON) [601-366-2160] State St Shell (602 S. South Street, Jackson) [601.352.0285] SUBWAY (3720  SIWELL RD., JACKSON) [601-371-7074] SUBWAY (1206 E. NORTHSIDE DR., JACKSON) [601 932-0098] Transmission Deli (6540 Watkins Drive, Jackson) [601 952 2300] Madison -- Bakery/Donut/Coffee Daylight Donuts (3214 South Liberty Street, Canton) [none] Madison -- ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/02/11/restaurant-openings-report/ Palette Cafe (201 E. Pascagoula St, Jackson) is the Viking-owned cafe inside the Mississippi Museum of Art. The menu seems thoughtful and has several interesting-sounding options; the cafe also offers a daily special which was Red Beans & Rice when we went. We ordered the two most intriguing menu items: ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/02/07/the-palette-cafe-by-viking/ The "soul spaghetti" at Collins Dream Kitchen (1439 Terry Rd, Jackson) is on John T. Edge's list of 100 Southern foods to try before you die, and I have been hearing good things about the restaurant since before I moved to Jackson. So it's embarrassing that it took me this ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/01/31/collins-dream-kitchen-the-dream-is-real/ Hinds -- Restaurant - Full Service Zydeco Restaurant (6340 Ridgewood Court, Jackson) [601-977-9927] According to their Craigslist job posting, Zydeco is "an authentic cajun & creole restaurant which will also serve nouveau regional cuisine."  They'll have a full bar, live music, karaoke, lunch, dinner, and late-night food til 1 am. Could be ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/01/28/openings-report-zydeco-restaurant/ People often ask me how I find new restaurants to try.  Most of the time I just drive by somewhere and stop. But I find out about brand new places because my awesome boyfriend wrote a program to look for new entries in the State's restaurant inspection database.  From now ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/01/27/openings-report/