I saw this today, and I’m thankful that the evening news didn’t begin with a report about a robbery or shooting. 🙂
For nearly 26 years the restaurant has been on Lakeland Drive. The owner says the new location will give him a chance to revamp his business and appeal to a broader customer base. The business will be in the 3000 Fondren building that’s going up now. The development will also include office and retail space. Nick’s Restaurant owner says he was attracted to the area because of a buzz surrounding the Fondren community. “You have a community within the city limits of Jackson that is tenaciously inspired. They’ve got their own identity. And I think everybody there works really hard to improve that identity,” said owner Nick Apostle. Apostle plans to close the restaurant in December for the holidays and reopen in it’s new location to make the transition easy for customers and employees.
The restaurant is supposed to be opening in Fondren in January.
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Right. We Twittered this a week ago. It’s great news! The Ledger reported it today as well.
#146144 | Author: DonnaLadd | Date: Apr 22 2009
WLBT teased it last night during prime-time programming by saying that a Jackson restaurant is moving. At first, I thought it was gonna be one that was moving to the suburbs, but I’m I’m glad that Nick’s will stay in the city and be in, perhaps, an even better location.
#146146 | Author: golden eagle | Date: Apr 22 2009
Does anyone know what else will be in the 3000 Fondren building?
#146163 | Author: LatashaWillis | Date: Apr 22 2009
That is awesome! I’m kind of embarrassed to ask this, but what kind of restaurant is Nick’s?
#146167 | Author: Lady Havoc | Date: Apr 22 2009
YAY! One of my all-time favorites. Lady, it’s a bit pricy, but GOOD food. Classic dishes — steaks, duck, pork tenderloin, fish, and delicious salads too. Perfect place for a special occasion. I can’t wait to see the new spot.
#146170 | Author: andi | Date: Apr 22 2009
I love Nicks. They have a faithful weekly customer in me. I work downtown and this is just perfect location.
#146173 | Author: Tell it! | Date: Apr 22 2009
Thanks, andi. Maybe when the kids get older. 🙂
#146176 | Author: Lady Havoc | Date: Apr 22 2009
Nicks is nice i used to work there in high school when i was in culinary arts at cdc. Glad they didn’t move to the burbs
#146185 | Author: NewJackson | Date: Apr 23 2009
Is this the same Nick Apostle that had Nick’s and Athena’s restaurants in Greenville in the early 80’s? The Nick’s logo looks the same.
#146186 | Author: BubbaT | Date: Apr 23 2009
Hmm I don’t know for sure Bubba, but it sounds like him!
#146188 | Author: andi | Date: Apr 23 2009
