Keith Davis Enchiladas and those melt-in-your-mouth rolls at the Elite. Soft-shelled crabs at the Mayflower. Shrimp Kabobs at Crechale’s.
Georgia Casey Purvis Babalu’s guacamole with masa tortillas. The fried green tomato BLT at Walker’s. The KB burger at Cool Al’s.
Eric Martin Tuna Tataki
Wanda Clay Garner Straw and Hay at Amerigo. It’s not even on the menu anymore, but if you ask, they’ll make it for you!
Todd Falgout Red fish Anna at Walkers!
Nikki Thomas Honey-fried chicken breast at Julep!
Stuart Rockoff Inez Burger at CS’s.
Dave Clark The thin-fried catfish at Pigskin BBQ. You can get them at Middendorf’s, of course, but nowhere else in Jackson.
Tom Head The West African veggie burger at Cool Al’s.
Natalie Brooke Long Mexican Street Corn at Babalu.
Charles Jackson Adobo shrimp taco at Bruno’s Adobo. Awesome!
Kate Medley Jerry at The Mayflower would kill me for saying this, but saltines with comeback sauce … as an appetizer.
Winifred Green Small Greek salad with crabmeat & comeback at Mayflower Cafe.
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