Jackson's culinary scene isn't divided between past and present. It's shared across one table.
But JXN's Table was never just about food. We gather to sing, to dance, to learn, to create, to be with each other.
When we invite you in, we're inviting you into something only Jackson has: our people, our place, everything we make together.
Stay awhile.
Elvie’s, Pulito Among MICHELIN Recognized Restaurants in JXN
For decades, earning a spot in the MICHELIN Guide meant cooking in Paris, Tokyo or New York. That has changed for Jackson, Mississippi.
Culinary Institutions in Jackson, Mississippi
In a crowded and growing restaurant market like Jackson, it takes something special to stand out after years in operation.
Curtain Up, Fork Down: Dinner and a Show (and Trivia, and Karaōke, and…)
Jackson knows how to make a night out last — dinner is just the opening act.
Sweet Escapes: Best Dessert Spots Beyond Ice Cream
Jackson's dessert scene goes far beyond ice cream, from candy apples and handmade pralines to bananas foster banana pudding and rotating cake cases.
From Blues to Bourbon: The Story Behind Cathead Distillery
Mississippi's first legal distillery since Prohibition didn't just bring spirits back to the state — it built a gathering place rooted in blues culture and community.
A Steakhouse With Southern Charm: Char Celebrates 25 Years in Jackson
For 25 years, Char Restaurant has been the place Jackson turns to for the meals that matter most, one of the city's most beloved dining institutions now marking a quarter century.
New Owners, Same Soul: What’s Next for Fondren Public
A favor turned into full ownership for Jimmy and Jessica Quinn at Fondren Public, one of Fondren's neighborhood gathering spots.
Joe Cravens Is Bringing Walker’s Magic to ‘The Block’
The Block — home to The Capri Theater, Highball Lanes, and Fondren Yard — reopens May 30 with new culinary leadership from the team behind one of Jackson's most iconic restaurants.
Nell Grace Brings Southern Soul and Cajun Heart to Downtown Jackson
On Church Street, just steps from the legendary Farish Street District, a renovated brick home is quietly becoming one of Jackson's most talked-about dining destinations.
Starting Line: Native Coffee’s Matt and Anna Flinn Launch Soapbox Coffee Roasters
Soapbox is a new specialty coffee roasting brand out of Jackson, Mississippi — and if you know the story behind it, the name makes perfect sense.
Island Spice in Jackson: Taste of the Caribbean
Whenever a local Jacksonian is asked what their favorite thing is about Jackson, most people would tell you about the food scene. Helping to fill that plate, Taste of the Caribbean is…
From Soul Food to Scratch Bakeries: Biscuits in Jackson, Mississippi
Biscuits are more than a breakfast side in Jackson. They're a Southern staple that brings people together around the table.
A Kitchen With Heart in the City of Soul: Chef Enrika Williams
Chef Enrika Williams learned that food is love long before she stepped into professional kitchens, growing up in West Point where her grandparents fed her childhood with intention.
Derek Emerson’s Masa Mesa Opens, Bringing California-Mexican Flavors to The District
Get ready for tacos, burgers, and serious flavor—Derek Emerson's Masa Mesa is opening the first week of March in the District at Eastover.
Making a Comeback: Origins of a Mississippi Legend
If you’ve ever visited a restaurant in Jackson and throughout Mississippi, chances are you’ve come across the savory, tangy, teasingly spicy catchall sauce known as “comeback dressing.”
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