My head's in Mississippi

Re:My head's in Mississippi (Littleman)

Sun, 02 Sep 2012 11:43:30 GMT

BB ........... stop by Po Monkey's in Merigold, MS just N of Cleveland, MS for some cold drinks and blues.
http://blogs.crikey.com.au/northern/2009/04/15/po-monkeys-lounge-merigold-mississippi/

Re:My head's in Mississippi (buffetbuster)

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 08:48:25 GMT

Littleman-
Oh, apparently I misunderstood your question. Man, that is a really tough question. I really do like it all, including Texas, Kansas City, Memphis and North Carolina styles. I even love the yellow mustardy sauce in South Carolina. But, since it was my first exposure to Southern bbq many years before I found Roadfood, if I had to choose one, it would probably be Memphis pulled pork sandwiches, with cole slaw on top and bbq spaghetti on the side.

Re:My head's in Mississippi (Littleman)

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:07:36 GMT

BB.....where's your favorite BBQ. Texas, AL, GA, MS, NC or where. Thanks.

Re:My head's in Mississippi (buffetbuster)

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:32:20 GMT

Littleman-
Naming a favorite town in Mississippi is difficult, a favorite bbq is easy. I loved my visit to Leatha's in Hattiesburg and it is the best I have ever had in Mississippi.

Re:My head's in Mississippi (Littleman)

Sat, 07 Jul 2012 14:30:16 GMT

BB........what's your favorite town in MS and where's your favorite for BBQ.

Re:My head's in Mississippi (Ahi Mpls.)

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:19:02 GMT

mr chips

Please tell us more, Cliff. It sounds as if you went down to jackson and that you might have wrecked your health, you big talking man

Oh Mr. Chips, You crack me so consistently UP!

Re:My head's in Mississippi (Littleman)

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:34:35 GMT

The meatballs are best for appetizers. Get an order of boiled or fried shrimp, tamales and meat balls and pass em around. There's a great steakhouse in Merigold just N of Cleveland that you should visit. It's owned by a guy who hunts a lot and the inside is full of wild game on all the walls. Po Monkey's is just down the road.

http://www.crawdads1.com/

I went to Ole Miss so your Oxford photo's are fun. Taylor Grocery, Phillip's, Ajax and City Grocery are fun.

Thanks for your great reports.

Re:My head's in Mississippi (buffetbuster)

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 08:03:55 GMT

Littleman-
Wow! What a great meal that must have been. With a group of 14, you must have made reservations ahead of time. I didn't even know that they made meatballs, but I have seen people eating spaghetti there before, so meatballs isn'tmuch of a leap. Can't imagine living only 30 minutes away from such a great restaurant!

Re:My head's in Mississippi (Littleman)

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:52:09 GMT

BB.......My oldest son is 40 now. I sat him in a high chair in Doe's when he was a baby. Most of the same folks are still there. We had a group of 14 and service was a little slow because they were really busy. We had tamales, broiled shrimp, meat balls, salad, steaks and fried shrimp. Same thing all the time. Split a medium rare T Bone with my wife. It's 30 minutes from my home. The tamales are better at Joe Pope's White Front Cafe in Rosedale. I was born there. I really enjoy your trip reports. The one's in MS are outstanding. I have been going to Hick's, Doe's, Lusco's, Giardinia's, Lillo's and Ranchero a long time. Write up another MS trip soon. We also were at Po Monkey's a few days ago.

Re:My head's in Mississippi (buffetbuster)

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:19:17 GMT

Littleman-
Excellent! What did you eat?

Re:My head's in Mississippi (Littleman)

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:02:35 GMT

We went to Doe's Eat Place in Greenville last night. It's still just as great as it ever was. Mmmmm........

Re:My head's in Mississippi (JRPfeff)

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:29:30 GMT

You know, if the large Pennsylvanian had offered to buy the full size lemon meringue pie and swap it with the Southern Ladies for their small sweet potato pie, all may have been well in Dixie on that day. And he might have appreciated the beauty of the experience, too.

Just saying ...

Re:My head's in Mississippi (Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle)

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:08:32 GMT

This story sounds hotter'n a pepper sprout

Re:My head's in Mississippi (buffetbuster)

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:35:49 GMT

Nancy-
I agree. Nicely done mr chips! I know for sure I made a big fool of myself.

Re:My head's in Mississippi (Nancypalooza)

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:09:02 GMT

mr chips

Please tell us more, Cliff. It sounds as if you went down to jackson and that you might have wrecked your health, you big talking man

I would like to 'like' this. :)

Re:My head's in Mississippi (BelleReve)

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 10:58:31 GMT

cecif - BBQ shrimp was invented by Pascal's Manale restaurant in NOLA, and for some unknown reason, the chef/owner called it that, but it has no connection to cooking shrimp on a grill or using a bbq sauce (at least the original version). Mr. B's restaurant has an excellent recipe on their website with a little history on it:

www.mrbsbistro.com/recipes_shrimp.php

Re:My head's in Mississippi (mr chips)

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:36:16 GMT

Please tell us more, Cliff. It sounds as if you went down to jackson and that you might have wrecked your health, you big talking man

Re:My head's in Mississippi (ann peeples)

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:19:11 GMT

I agree with CK!!! Bring it on, Cliff!

Re:My head's in Mississippi (buffetbuster)

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:05:34 GMT

CK-
Hmmmm, you may be right.....

Re:My head's in Mississippi (CajunKing)

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:35:32 GMT

buffetbuster

In case anyone was wondering, I changed my mind about doing a trip report about my (short) weekend in Mississippi. It was such an almost non-stop series of misadventures, you would have thought The Travelin Man was with me.

BB
That description makes me want to hear about the trip now. Sorry your trip went not so as planned.

Re:My head's in Mississippi (buffetbuster)

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:08:23 GMT

In case anyone was wondering, I changed my mind about doing a trip report about my (short) weekend in Mississippi. It was such an almost non-stop series of misadventures, you would have thought The Travelin Man was with me.

Re:My head's in Mississippi (big666dog)

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:30:22 GMT

Re: skipping the buffet.
I've noticed a lot of buffets in the south and places that seem to serve down-home food that way and have usually shied away. Observing the locals makes the most sense here. I wonder if there are some that just are not to be missed. I've hear Mother's in New Orleans, while cafeteria more than buffet, for example is not to be missed.

RE: My head's in Mississippi (buffetbuster)

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:09:12 GMT

TJ Jackson

buffetbuster

This weekend, I'm going to Jackson

I'd prefer a little more notice when you come see me, but it will be good to see you regardless.

Bring Isaly's with you, por favor

Nicely done!
Sorry, no Isaly's. Would you settle for tamales, pompano and gulf shrimp?

RE: My head's in Mississippi (Buzzbait82)

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:52:16 GMT

Another Broken Egg Cafe in Ridgeland is great for breakfast. It is about 3 miles north of Jackson up I-55. It is a chain but started nearby in Mandeville, LA. Lots of local twists on breakfast.

RE: My head's in Mississippi (TJ Jackson)

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:45:47 GMT

buffetbuster

This weekend, I'm going to Jackson

I'd prefer a little more notice when you come see me, but it will be good to see you regardless.

Bring Isaly's with you, por favor

RE: My head's in Mississippi (buffetbuster)

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:30:28 GMT

This weekend, I'm going to Jackson. Even though I haven't been doing too much in the way of trip reports lately, there will definitely be one for this trip. Just because I love Mississippi so much.

Meanwhile, any good suggestions for breakfast in Jackson?

RE: My head's in Mississippi (HDtravlr1)

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:16:31 GMT

I want to know more about the baked/fried okra. Could be good.

RE: My head's in Mississippi (Littleman)

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:35:06 GMT

If you take a rest stop near the LA/MS state line at Osyka, MS get off I 55 at Exit 1 and go E on Highway 584 and go to Second Street. Take a right and go to Nyla's for outstanding burgers. The nearby town of Kentwood, LA is the home of Britney Spears who is a frequent visitor at Nyla's.
Nyla's Burger Basket @ 1071 Second Street, Osyka, MS 601 - 542 - 5032.
For the best southern cooking in the US go to Dinner Bell in McComb, MS. They are open for lunch only Tuesday through Sunday. Get off I 55 at Exit 17 and go E on Delaware Avenue to S Broadway. Take a right and go 2 blocks to 5th Avenue. Take a right and go to Dinner Bell. You will sit around large lazy susan tables filled with southern specials like fresh vegetable casseroles, fried eggplant and fried chicken. Stop by on your way N.
The Dinner Bell @ 229 5th Ave., McComb, MS. 601 - 684 - 4883.
http://www.thedinnerbell.net/index.html
If you want good soul food near Summit, MS get off I 55 at Exit 20 and go W. Take your first right on Old Brookhaven Road and go N to Doretha's.
Doretha's @ 1139 Old Brookhaven Road, Summit, MS 601 - 276 - 9594.
For good BBQ get off I 55 at Exit 72 in Crystal Springs, MS and go E on Highway 27. Go E for about a mile to the Intersection of Highway 27 and Highway 51 to Louise's for outstanding BBQ. Google has Louise's home address so a GPS may take you to the wrong place. Just go straight from I 55 on Highway 27 to the IS of 51 and 27. It's in a brown frame building with a high yellow sign. Here's a link to their menu. They are open to about 9 PM.
Bring an ice chest and pick up some custom processed meat from Wilson's Meathouse in Crystal Springs. Get off I 55 at Exit 68 towards Crystal Springs and go E for .4 mile to Highway 51. Take a right and go 1.1 mile and Wilson's will be on your left.
Louise Open Pit BBQ @ 26164 Hwy. 27, Crystal Springs, MS. 601 - 892 - 5003.
http://carpejackson.com/2.../louises-open-pit-bbq/
Wilson's Meathouse @ 23086 U.S. 51, Crystal Springs, MS 601 - 892 - 2951.
http://www.sararoahen.com...issippi_Meathouse.html

Get off I 55 at Exit 81 and go W to Terry Road. Take a right and go to Wyndale's for outstanding steaks.
Wyndale Steakhouse @ 6672 Terry Road, Terry, MS 601 - 878 - 2695.
If you stop in Jackson, MS on your way N/S and you would like outstanding fresh seafood or steaks in a great atmosphere get off I 220 Bypass at Exit 1B and go E on Highway 80 to Crechales. It's in an old run down joint on the right but they serve some fine food. Be sure to try their Cumback Sauce. Get a few bottles to take home.
Crechale's @ 3107 Highway 80 West, Jackson, MS. 601 - 355 - 1840.
Hickory Pit is a great place to stop in Jackson, MS for good BBQ.
Hickory Pit @ 1491 Canton Mart Road, Jackson, MS 601 - 956 - 7079.
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If you stop near Grenada, MS go to High on the Hog or Jake and Rips for good road food.
High on the Hog BBQ @ 711 Lakeview Dr., Grenada, MS 662 - 226 - 5635.
Jake and Rips @ at 1525 Sunset Dr., Grenada, MS 662 - 227 - 9955.

RE: My head's in Mississippi (Foodbme)

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:49:13 GMT

BB,
If you're going down there in the fall, try to coordinate your trip to take in an Ole Miss Football game. Don't even bother buying a Ticket to the game, just show up at the Mecca Of Tailgating Excellence----The Grove! I know you're a football fan and have probably done some tailgating at PSU and they do a great job there, but an Ole Miss Tailgate Happening in Oxford is not to be missed! http://taylortakesataste.com/ole-miss-tailgating-might-not-always-win-the-game-but-will-always-win-the-party/
( AND you get to try 367 different recipes for Pimento Cheese Sandwiches!)

The Scenery is Gorgeous!

RE: My head's in Mississippi (joerogo)

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:02:16 GMT

BB, I remember enjoying this trip report. Thanks for the link.