http://carpejackson.com Mon, 16 May 2011 02:40:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en TWISTED SUGAR SHACK (1118 HWY 13 N, BRANDON) [601-500-1202]Robinson's Grocery (207 Bolton-Brownsville Rd., Bolton) [601.866.7576]Stone's Polish Sausage (209 Idlebrook Drive, Jackson) [601-941-6472]Lil C's PoBoy Sandwich Shop (1311 Terry Road, Jackson) [601-941-7270]TRES AMIGOS (3716 I 55 NORTH, JACKSON) [601-260-0520]Phil's Super Dawgs (402 Hwy 49 South, Richland) [601-497-1832] http://carpejackson.com/2011/05/15/restaurant-openings/ The promise of sushi has lingered over Fondren for the last few years, and finally it has come to fruition thanks to Fatsumo Sushi, the latest restaurant to hit Duling Avenue. A friend and I decided to check it out this evening, just a few weeks after the restaurant opened. I ... http://carpejackson.com/2011/04/22/fatsumo-sushi/ 32.3364334 -90.1762619 Carpe Jackson is coming back. With the news of potential food trucks on the way, restaurants moving, changing menus and new venues opening every month or two, there's too much going on NOT to write about the food scene in Jackson. Please stay tuned, and feel free to offer suggestions ... http://carpejackson.com/2011/04/16/alive-and-kicking/ SWEET TREE YOGURT (772 LAKE HARBOUR DRIVE, SUITE 5, RIDGELAND) [601 707 5491] HEY CUPCAKE' (1491 OLD CANTON MART RD., SUITE15, JACKSON) [601-316-5553] TROPICAL D SMOOTHIE & SNOW BUSINESS INC. (3770 HWY 80 WEST, JACKSON) [601-672-5230] A THINGS 4 WINGS (3931 HANGING MOSS ROAD, JACKSON) [601-397-6348] SUBWAY 48481 (308 EAST PEARL STREET, JACKSON) [601-360-2831] FRIDAY'S ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/09/06/restaurant-openings-report-6/ After a year, I feel like I haven't had nearly enough time to explore Jackson---there are still dozens of restaurants on my places-to-try list!  But I'll be starting a new job in D.C. soon, so this is my last day in Mississippi.  Thanks to everyone who reads and comments for ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/08/13/goodbye-jackson/ Georgia Blue (111 Colony Crossing, Ste 130, MADISON) [601 898 3330] (Full Service) Cookin' Up A Storm (1491 Canton Mart Rd. Ste 1, JACKSON) [601-957-1166] (Fast Food/Deli) F and R  Catering (3401 Rainey Rd., JACKSON) [601-506- 4426] (Mobile) D & D BBQ & Fish (1054 Raymond Rd, JACKSON) [769-251-5421] (Full Service) Hubbards Restaurant (449 ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/08/04/restaurant-opening-report/ I had never eaten at the King Edward Grill (235 W. Capitol St, Jackson), but an article in the JFP about the new chef made me want to try it out.  Because the King Edward Hotel is kind of a swanky place, I figured it wouldn't be cheap (I couldn't ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/07/27/king-edward-grill/ Last month, Derek Emerson (of Walker's Drive-In) opened  Local 463 (121A Colony Crossing Way, Madison). Given the local love for Walker's, I'm sure expectations for Local 463 were high.  But judging by the crowds at Local 463 both times I've been, people have not been disappointed. Local 463 is a little ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/07/15/local-463/ Wynndale Steakhouse (6672 Terry Rd, Terry) has a laid back (some would say divey) charm, amazing steak, and is located in a former gas station.  That combination makes it one of my new favorite Jackson-area restaurants. For three of us, we ordered a jalapeño-shrimp popper appetizer, a half rack of ribs, and ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/07/08/wynndale-steakhouse/ I ordered my food from Bill's Greek Tavern (4760 McWillie Dr, Jackson) to go, but everyone in the restaurant was having such a good time that I wished I could stay.  Next time, I will be bringing some wine and eating in. Even though I would have had more fun eating ... http://carpejackson.com/2010/07/07/bills-greek-tavern/