Beagle Bagel (various locations, thebeaglebagelcafe.com)
Menu: Bagels and sandwiches
BOJ Categories: Best Bakery, Best Local Breakfast, Best Meal Under $10, Best Sandwich Place
BRAVO! Italian Restaurant and Bar (4500 Interstate 55 N., Suite 244, 601-982-8111)
Menu: Wood-fired pizzas, pastas, gourmet entrees, a gluten-free menu and more.
BOJ Categories: Best Italian Restaurant, Best Restaurant, Best Vegetarian Options, Best Wine List/Selection
Broad Street Baking Company (4465 Interstate 55 N., Suite 101, 601-362-2900)
Menu: Deli sandwiches, quiches, soups, pizzas and dessert, and gluten-free selections
BOJ Categories: Best Bakery, Best Gumbo, Best Kid’s Menu, Best Local Breakfast, Best Place for Healthy Food, Best Place to Get Coffee, Best Sandwich Place
Keifer’s Restaurant (705 Poplar Blvd., 601-355-6825; 120 N. Congress St., 601-353-4976)
Menu: Gyros, appetizers, Greek and Mediterranean salads, and more
BOJ Categories: Best Greek Restaurant, Best Mediterranean/Middle Eastern, Best Outdoor Dining
King Edward Grill (235 W. Capitol St., 601-353-5464)
Menu: Open-faced meatloaf sandwiches, southern-fried chicken, BLT salad, fried green tomatoes, smothered pork chops, catfish po’boy, a catfish basket and more
BOJ Categories: Best Caterer, Best Place for a First Date, Best Place for Ribs
Hal & Mal’s (200 Commerce St., 601-948-0888)
Menu: Sandwiches, burgers, soup, seafood, appetizers and more
BOJ Categories: Best Bar, Best Gumbo, Best Live Music Venue, Best Local Brunch, Best Pub Quiz/Trivia Night, Best Veggie Burger
The Islander Seafood and Oyster House (1220 E. Northside Dr., 601-366-5441)
Menu: Tacos, soups, lunch plates and more
BOJ Categories: Best Caterer, Best Kid’s Menu, Best Seafood
Jaco’s Tacos (318 S. State St., 601-961-7001)
Menu: fajitas, salads, tacos, chili, quesadillas and more
BOJ Categories: Best Margaritas
La Cazuela Mexican Grill (1401 E. Fortification St., 601-353-3014)
Menu: Tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, appetizers and more
BOJ Categories: Best Margaritas, Best Mexican/Latin
Lou’s Full-Serv Neighborhood Kitchen (904 E. Fortification St., 601-487-6359)
Menu: Seafood, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, appetizers and more.
BOJ Categories: Best New Restaurant
Steve’s Deli (125 S. Congress St., 601-969-1119; 200 S. Lamar St., 601-714-5683)
Menu: Sandwiches, soups, salads, quiche and plate lunches.
BOJ Categories: Best Sandwich Place
Two Sisters’ Kitchen (707 N. Congress St., 601-353-1180)
Menu: fried, baked or barbecue chicken, country-fried steak with brown or tomato gravy, mashed potatoes or rice, vegetable soup and more
BOJ Categories: Best Local Fried Chicken, Best Local Lunch Buffet, Best Soul Food
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