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Romie’s Grocery @ 804 West Jackson street, Tupelo, MS. Open lunch Sunday-Friday 11-2, dinner Thursday-Friday 5-10, Saturday 11-10, Bar 5-until.

Santa Fe Chicken Salad & Tuna Salad.

My daughter and I attended the first gathering of the new Facebook group “Tupelo meet-and-eat” at Romie’s Grocery recently. We got to meet several nice folks in person, share stories, and eat some really great food! The group is still new, but is off to a good start. They will be hosting meet-and-eats at different local restaurants every month. So check them out for the next gathering of some Great folks breaking bread and sharing some good times. I’ll also post the next meeting on my blog, so check it out and stay tuned!

My family and I have had several tasty selections from Romie’s. Their menu is packed with so many unique items that I always order something new each visit. The verity of choices range from daily specials, salads, appetizers, specialty burgers, deserts and so much more!

One of my methods for choosing my next meal is to watch what plates are being served the most to the other guests. During my previous visit, the one dish I saw the most was the Santa Fe Chicken Salad! So I decided…THERE’S YER SIGN!

The Santa Fe Chicken Salad is huge! It’s a bed of mixed greens topped with grilled chicken, red bell peppers, green onion, sliced tomatoes, cheese, tortilla strips, and homemade Santa Fe dressing.

Let me just say, this is one BIG BOY salad! Yeah, it’s great for anyone, but it’s really got a lot going on. Plenty of greens, great color and subtle flavor with the peppers and onion, and tons of crunch with the tortilla strips.  

No, I haven’t forgotten the chicken and dressing, just saving the best for last. The grilled chicken has a great flavor and is plentiful, even in a huge salad like this. And the homemade Santa Fe dressing is to die for! You get two containers of the dressing per salad and is more than enough to satisfy even a big eater like me!

My daughter had the Tuna salad plate. It’s homemade tuna salad served over mixed greens, with sliced tomatoes, deviled eggs and seasoned fruit. I wanted to get a taste of her dish so I could comment on it as well, but by the time I had finished taking the photos of my meal and a few of the room…it was gone! Needless to say, she thoroughly enjoyed it…nuff said! 

After its origins as an old community grocery store, Romie’s was reinvented to become a must visit, Tupelo dining destination.

Whether you need a special event catered, take out for family, or just want to experience a defining taste of Tupelo, visit Romie’s to put a little South in yer mouth and enjoy some of the best food Tupelo has to offer! 

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Blue Canoe @ 2006 N. Gloster St., Tupelo, MS.

Soft shell crab sandwich with fries. $14.00 plus tax.  

The Blue Canoe’s Nashville Style Soft Shell Crab sandwich with home cut fries…AWESOMENESS on a plate!!! 

Request their house remoulade sauce for the perfect compliment to any sandwich or side item.

Tender from first bite to last, this meal is a must try!  I call this my first official tasting of fried soft shell crab. I love shell fish and all types of crustaceans especially deep fried. I actually had my first experience at eating “soft” shell crab from a street vender at a local festival a while back. Let’s just say, I couldn’t believe this was all the rage. When I saw it offered from the Blue Canoe I made plans to try it again for the first time. It was EPIC!  

After my first encounter with this soft skinned sea creature I was determined to learn more. Like the old song “Haunted House” by John Fogerty, excepted adapted to my situation…Say yes, I’ll be here when the morning comes, I’ll be right here and I ain’t gonna run. I bought this burger, now you know I’m boss. Ain’t no crab gonna run me off!  

After proper preparation, it’s basically cooked shell, claws, and all. When harvested in season and at just the right time, the shells are so thin and soft it’s considered part of the meat. When you start to dig in, their is no wrong way to proceed. Some folks like to eat the crab straight off the bun, or dress it up like a burger and dig in!  

This wasn’t my first visit to the Blue Canoe, but out of the many trips I’ve made, I’ve always ordered something different. Everything I’ve ever experienced from the BC has had that WOW factor, from their crack fries to the specialty burgers.

If you have an adventurous palette, pick something on the menu you’ve never heard of and go for it!  

Check out their page for specials, entertainment, and more. They’ve always got something fresh going on at the Blue Canoe! https://www.facebook.com/BlueCanoeTupelo/

Just look for the Funky Little shack on the hill, shaken’ all night with great music & good vibes! 😎✌️

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Fairpark Grill @ 343 East Main Street, Tupelo, MS. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.  

The Grill has a great location in Downtown Tupelo between Fairpark and the BankcorpSouth arena. They offer everything from Classic American cuisine, bar food, seafood, steaks, and much more! 

 The Grill is great to just hang out at the bar and unwind or reserve a table for a special occasion with family and friends.  

To start, I went with one of their made in Mississippi craft beer selections. Thanks to some helpful suggestions, I went with a Lucky Town Pub Ale brewed in Jackson.  

For my meal, I decided on their Bourbon Street Nachos. It’s listed in their starter section, but one person can make a meal of it. It’s chips loaded down with shrimp, crawfish, andouille sausage, sautéed red bell peppers, onions, and chives. And with a side of salsa and house made quest dip, let the party begin!  

For a loaded Nachos like this, their is no wrong way to eat it. I do have a system though. I start out loading each chip carefully to fully soak in the beauty of the dish. Once full appreciation has been attained, I get more aggressive and dig in! This starts with me soaking the entire plate with the cheese and salsa. After that, I begin crushing the chips and blending the entire mixture till I can fork each remaining savory bite.  

Do I care what people may think while I am crushing my meal like rocks in a quarry? NAH…sometimes you just gotta eat like nobody’s watching! This is true for a lot of tasty foods. It’s pretty to look at and delicious to eat, but you can’t be timid when it comes time to do what needs to be done. 

If your not in the mood for nachos but like all the toppings, you should try their NOLA Pasta. Same Cajun flare but with Cavatappi Pasta and Cajun jumbo cream sauce. For this visit it was a toss up between the two, but you gotta start somewhere!  

The food was great and service was excellent… see y’all at Fairpark Grill!  

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Event Zona @ 790 Moncrief Drive, Tupelo, MS (Behind IHOP) All you can eat pizza buffet and more!

They offer a full range of entertainment for all ages to enjoy, including an arcade, virtual reality ride, bumper cars, bowling, games, inflatables, and Laser tag.

When you first enter the building, proceed to the front desk for prices, information, and more.

Prices: The pizza buffet is $9.99 and is good all day while enjoying Event Zona. So show up at opening, stay till closing, and your set! You will receive a wrist band for the all day pizza buffet.

During my visit, they had a verity of veggie, sausage, pepperoni, and cheese pizza on the buffet, but the real star was the salad bar!

It was loaded with fresh cut veggies, huge hunks of cubed meats, real bacon, and fresh sliced boiled eggs. One of the best salads I’ve had in a while!

To play arcade games, you purchase a game card at the desk with your desired amount loaded onto the card.

***BEST DEAL*** For $27.99 you get a $25 game card AND the pizza buffet! This makes your one Buffet only $2.99!!! The card can be reused for games till empty. Prices subject to change.

BEER!!! Yes, beer is available! I was told their selections may increase, to include draft and craft beers.

Prices for for bowling, bumper cars, and more can be found on the over head screens. Additional price options, and deals, will be reflected on the screens as made available.

There are two bowling areas. The huge general area, and a more private bowling area for special events. The bowling lanes have huge screens in the background with videos playing for added entertainment.

A large section of the building is dedicated for laser tag. And not your run of the mill, verity. We are talking professional grade, straight outta the movies design. When you enter the arena….IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!!!! Check out the walk through video below!!!

This is an exciting new addition to Tupelo and our area, so come on out, have fun and enjoy the ride!

Visit Event Zona for updates, prices, parties, and more!

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Nautical Whimsey @ 210 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS. Friday Cajun buffet!

Where else can you indulge yourself with shrimp n’ grits, bacon lobster subs, gumbo, chicken Alfredo pasta, and more for only $9.00!

Today I sampled the shrimp and grits, bacon and lobster sub, smoked beef roast, smoked sausage and chicken gumbo, and Cajun chicken pasta.

But my favorite today is their golden fried catfish smothered with crawfish bisque. Since this is a serve yourself buffet you can mix and match all you desire.

They have a really nice salad bar that looks great with lots of desired selections, and I’m sure taste wonderful. I have to admit though, I’ve never tried it, because when I enter, I head straight for the hot, cheesy, creamy goodness waiting on the hot bar!

The bacon lobster sub is a nice sandwich to get you started. The crawfish bisque is probably my favorite, loaded with crawfish in a rich creamy sauce with just a little spicy kick.

The shrimp and grits is thick and cheesy with a little bit of sweetness to it. I would usually alternate between the two for the different sensations.

The Cajun chicken pasta was full of tender chicken smothered in pasta and cream sauce. I could have eaten just a bowl full of this, If I hadn’t had so many other excellent choices to experience.

Other days of the week for lunch you can find a verity of tasty southern cuisine on the bar and a menu full of mind blowing selections for lunch or dinner that will all have the WOW factor!

Folks, I’ve ordered from their menu and had their buffet on different days of the week, they create some of the finest food I’ve had, not just in Tupelo, but anywhere.

One of my favorite menu items are the homemade mashed potatoes with cheese, cream sauce, crawfish, and a Forest of bacon to top it off! It’s officially called “loaded crawfish mashed potatoes”.

They are always working on something new and make sure you don’t leave without needing to take a nap soon after…or maybe that’s just me!

I challenge you to find anywhere else you can order this meal fit for a king other than Nautical Whimsy in Downtown Tupelo. CHEERS! 🤠✌️

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Theo’s Feed Mill Restaurant @ 400 South Spring Street, Fulton, MS. Open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11:00am till 2:30pm. Open for dinner Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 5pm – until. **Menus in photos below**

What I’ve ordered:

Pettit’s Mississippi Rattlesnake eggs $8.00.

“The Big Jim Naden” 16 oz. Ribeye $22.00.

Half pound burger $6.00.

Downtown Fulton is full of historic buildings and fond memories. Much has changed since I graduated from Itawamba Agricultural High School in 1985, but the memories remain.

I remember meeting up with classmates for lunch at numerous nearby restaurants, hanging out in the Ford place parking lot on a Saturday night with friends, and grabbing a quick snack while playing a game at Maxcy’s Pool Hall. Ahhh, good times!

Although the ICC campus in Downtown Fulton has grown exponentially over the past 30 years, the number of restaurants have dwindled from around a dozen, down to only a handful.

Theo’s Feed Mill opened around 1945. Since then, the wood framed building has served our community and is known by most everyone. Although it has been sitting idle for some time, that has recently changed!

Theo’s Feed Mill is only a short walk from Matt Moore’s previous Small Chef’s BBQ & Catering location. Since opening Theo’s Feed Mill Restaurant, Matt has has consolidated his services under one roof.

Resurrecting Theo’s historic structure while giving it new life and purpose had been a passion of Matt’s for some time.

I’ve talked with Matt and been given tours throughout the transformation from Feed Mill to Resturant. He has did an amazing job of preserving its history while incorporating all the ingredients of a must visit restaurant destination!

Matt can walk you through the restaurant and tell you the local history of most every photo and display item, taking on the role as local historian as well as restaurant owner.

Everyone of all ages are encouraged to come experience the restaurant. There is also a separate bar room where alcohol is available and only those of legal age are permitted.

Matt has styled the bar like a scene from an old western with whisky barrel tables and a huge mirror behind the bar with some memorabilia from Fulton’s past in the mix.

Although Matt is still serving up some great BBQ by day on the lunch menu, you’ll find new menu items with a Cajun flare, pasta, brisket, prime rib, ribeye, catfish, shrimp, burgers, and a whole lot more among his dinner selections!

For a taste of the lunch menu I dropped by on a Friday and ordered the half pound burger and fries. At half a pound, it was a mouthful especially after I requested it dressed and with cheese! All the veggies were crisp and the hunk of beef was cooked perfectly. A winning combination!

Speaking of the menu, I’m a firm believer that a picture is worth a thousand words, especially when it comes to food. But Matt’s dinner menu descriptions really pulls you in and excites your imagination! You’ll find Brashear’s Boudin Bites, Pettit’s Mississippi Rattlesnake Eggs, and Brown’s “Howlin’ at the Moonshine” Tacos just to get you started!

For my “appe-teaser” I choose the Pettit’s Mississippi Rattlesnake eggs! Although it has nothing to do with rattlesnakes or eggs, it does have quite a nice bite to it. It’s bacon wrapped jalapeños stuffed with a Cajun cocktail smokie, & parmesan, and drizzled with jalapeño jelly. If your wanting a bold beginning to a new foodie adventure then this is a great place to start!

Before digging into your main course, you’ve got to make a trip to Theo’s 12 foot salad bar.

It has enough real estate to accommodate a garden full of fresh veggies including Matt’s popular broccoli salad!

For my main course I was finding it difficult to choose just one. I wanted to try everything, and I wanted it now! So, I decided to go big and order the largest steak on the menu, “The Big Jim Naden”! It’s a huge 16 oz. Ribeye cooked to your specs with a potato and salad or your choice of two sides.

A tender, juicy steak holds its own without having to add extra sauces and my 16 oz. ribeye definitely hits the mark! We’re talking premium Black Angus Beef that’s guaranteed tender! If your feeling adventurous, there are several steak toppers available that will please most palates.

Folks, I have driven by Theo’s occasionally these past several months just to see Matt and the crew burning the midnight oil getting things ready for opening day. That day finally arrived…See y’all there!!!

Dinner menu

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Mugshots Grill & Bar – Tupelo, MS @ Downtown Tupelo. What I ate: The Gamble Burger with Beer Battered Fries. $9.99.

Mugshots has a verity of atmospheric options to choose from. You can sit in the bar area located in the lower section for a lively ambiance, up front for a quieter meal, or outside on the deck to soak in the streets of Downtown Tupelo where Elvis once strolled.

They also have a diverse menu of pastas, salads, starters, and a huge burger selection! I anticipated it taking me a while to decide, but when I saw the gamble burger I was locked and loaded with my decision!

The Gamble is currently the ultimate chili cheeseburger I’ve had! A huge beef patty drenched in chili, house made rotel, sour cream, jalapeños, and lettuce. The choice to use rotel and sour cream was an excellent decision! In my world, sour cream makes everything better!

Each bite of the burger was a mouthful. Plus, throw in their large serving of tasty fries and you’ve got a total tastebud party going on! Add a root beer float and we’re talking legendary!!

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The Lost Pizza Co. of Tupelo @ 1203 North Gloster Street Ste J, Tupelo, MS in the Crye Leike Plaza.

My first takeout from Lost Pizza Co. Fat Boy Bacon Cheeseburger on thick crust, The Cujo on thick crust, and pepperoni on thin crust. Also some of their homemade ranch on the side for dipping.

They have many locations and have been named best pizza by several publications throughout Mississippi. With that kind of recommendation and their extensive menu I decided to give them a visit.REPORT THIS AD

I ordered the trio to get a sample of what they have to offer and also as the main course for my dad’s birthday dinner. And I have to say that they didn’t disappoint. With my small family gathering, everyone had their favorite.

The first couple of selections were tasty and don’t require a lot of details. We had the single topping pepperoni pizza on thin crust which is always one of our favorites. The Cujo is basically a supreme pizza with a nice thick layer of familiar pizza topping which held together well and was very gratifying. 

The Fatboy’s Bacon Cheeseburger on thick crust was the more unusual of the three. Along with the hot items including seasoned ground beef, bacon, red onions, and cheddar, it also had a layer of mustard, ketchup, cool fresh lettuce, sliced pickle chunks, and sliced tomatoes. Also ask for some of their homemade ranch to drizzle over the fresh veggies and to dip the remaining crust with. The little details can make a big difference!

The restaurant has a welcoming, open atmosphere with antiques and Tupelo memorabilia throughout including an Elvis statue on display as you enter the building. It seems like a nice place for a family meal, or a night out with friend with beer available if desired.

They have an extensive menu of starters, sandwiches, custom pizzas, pasta, salads, and deserts. For menus and more visit them @ https://lostpizza.com/menus/tupelo/

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Comer’s Restaurant in Dorsey, MS. Take out only for now. Open 7am-9pm Monday-Saturday. #takeoutwithjeffjones

What I ordered: A fried catfish fillet, fries, and a Ribeye steak sandwich with cheese and bacon.

Perfect as always! Both the fries and fish still had a little bit of crispiness left after arriving home. Most items are prepared with little or no salt, so I added some seasoned salt to both, mixed a little catsup with some hot sauce, and then had a perfect combination!

That would have been plenty but I hadn’t had one of their famous Ribeye steak sandwiches in a while so I added one with cheese and bacon. Pure awesomeness!!!

Although this is take out, please remember to tip the nice young people coming out to fill your orders. They were on the spot, and came out about as soon as I pulled up.

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