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Visiting Jackson, Mississippi? Here are 5 of the best things to eat and drink





VISITING JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI? HERE ARE 5 OF THE BEST THINGS TO EAT AND DRINK

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Todd A. Price   | Mississippi Clarion Ledger

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Part of projects documenting tamales in Mississippi and the Iconic Restaurants
of Jackson, Mississippi. Interview and photographs by Amy C. Evans, March 2011.
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Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, is a city of traditions, with soul food
joints, drive up fried fish stands and multigeneration restaurants specializing
in seafood, steak and classic Southern cooking. It is also a city with a vibrant
food scene, driven by a younger generation experimenting with Southern cuisine
and producing delicious results.




BEEF TIPS WITH RICE


WHERE: BULLY'S RESTAURANT

Tyrone Bully, a former bricklayer, built this soul food restaurant with his own
two hands. Bully and his kitchen team make classic soul food, like beef tips,
fried catfish and smothered oxtails. But they lavish it with the kind of care
that is all too rare. In 2016, Bully's won a James Beard America's Classic
Award, which recognizes long-running, beloved regional restaurants.

3118 Livingston Road, Jackson, 601-362-0484

More: Bully's Soul Food restaurant has satisfied Jackson's soul for 40 years


CHEESEBURGER


WHERE: STAMPS SUPER BURGERS

Every city has a cheeseburger, but only Jackson has a Stamps Burger. The massive
burger is 10 ounces of beef. The truly famished can order a double, although not
many people finish that one. The third-generation joint, near Jackson State
University, does everything by hand, from forming the burger patties to cutting
the fries. And if the latest generation has its way, Stamps might soon be coming
to cities across the South.

1801 Dalton St., Jackson, 601-352-4555

More: 'The perfect recipe': Three generations built Stamps Super Burgers in
Washington Addition




HANGTOWN FRY OMELET




WHERE: ELVIE'S

Chef Hunter Evans keeps his New Orleans-inspired bistro open from morning until
night. For breakfast, Evans makes biscuits and classic rolled French omelets,
like the Hangtown ry with bacon, fried oysters and hollandaise sauce. Salads, a
steak frites and po'boys anchor the lunch menu. At night, Evans gets creative
and shows why he is one of the most talented young chefs in the South. His
seven-course tasting menu is worth the splurge.

809 Manship St., Jackson, 601-863-8828

More: Upcoming ESPN show celebrates "excellence in Jackson


PIG EAR SANDWICH




WHERE: BIG APPLE INN

Go ahead. Be brave. Try a pig ear sandwich. The sliders stuffed with tender ears
have been a mainstay for decades at this popular Farish Street restaurant that
opened in 1939. The hot sausage sliders are equally popular. And the tamales,
made with a recipe from Big Apple Inn's Mexican immigrant founder, are worth
buying by the dozen.

509 N. Farish St., Jackson, 601-354-9371

More: Big Apple Inn: The story of a family's legacy of smokes, ears and tamales
on Farish Street


20TH CENTURY COCKTAIL


WHERE: THE APOTHECARY AT BRENT'S DRUGS

Brent's Drugs, founded in 1946, draws customers young and old for cheeseburgers,
club sandwiches and soda fountain drinks. The unmarked cocktail bar in the back,
named The Apothecary and added in 2013, is strictly for the grown-ups. The dark
retreat specializes in classic cocktails, like the 20th Century, although here
made with bitter orange vodka from Jackson's own Cathead Distillery instead of
gin.



655 Duling Ave., Jackson

More: 'It's been humbling': Brent's Drugs owner preserves a Jackson legacy

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