re: Can't Miss in Jackson Ms?

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I like CS’s for a what it is—a big gut-bomb burger that requires a postprandial nap. I’m partial to the Joe B

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Holy cow is CS's still open?!

Never went there either and it's been there a loooong time. Since the '80s at least -- maybe even the '70s

Here's a name for ya. Anybody remember a place called WC Don's? I went to a concert there c. 1991. It was in the middle of the ghetto then. God only knows what the neighborhood is like now.

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Went to Lafleurs and the old Primos a bunch. I've been to the new Primos on Lakeland a couple of times in the last 10 years. Don't know if it is still there, but I like those brownies a lot.

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I went to the old Primos on State St -- Meadowbrook? -- a few times. I remember the last time I went, must've been '97-98? I remember I was with some people and we'd been there awhile, late, when a waiter came over and requested that we leave, because it was "a high crime area" and he wanted to go home. A great way to build confidence in your customer base.

I was waiting for some takeout there once when I saw a memo from some Primo, bitching that people were giving the customers too many butter patties.

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Old Tyme deli is the place I miss the most. The bread was incredible.

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Went there a few times. Is Highland Village still a going concern?

No one's mentioned Cherokee Inn yet...

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Steak and Ale? The Bonanza?

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Went to Bonanza and Western Sizzlin' a few times (there was a WS in Gonzales as recently as 15 years ago. Went there once. The Steak and Shrimp special wasn't bad!)

Never went to S&A -- where was it?

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You kids hit Pasquales Pizza?

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Went there quite quite a few times as kid

I looked it up a few months ago. There is still one Pasquales within driving distance of BR/Jxn -- in Greenville. Gotta make a pilgrimage there some day...

i too will be in Jackson this weekend. I have read the thread and appreciate all of the suggestions... to take it a step further, I have a function at the Jackson Convention Center (E. Pascagoula St. I believe); and will be staying at a Courtyard-Jackson hotel (on Ridgewood Court)... would any of you suggest any of these restaurants that are close to/within easy driving distance to these locations?

(I will do a google search for proximity also, but wanted to ask here for suggestions... TIA)

Update us where you end up

Headed back to Jackson, MS for the first time since graduation. Wanting to make a date night of it and something fancier than we are used to in Monroe.

So far it's looking like a choice between 1) Walkers, 2) Char, 3) Shapley's, 4) Ticos 5) Ely and 6) Koelster Prime.

Any suggestions on a winner out of these picks? (All seem to be back open with limited seating so I'm trying to make reservations ahead of time)

Any input is appreciated.

Personally I don’t care for Tico’s which I hate to say because Tico is a big LSU fan and great guy. I like Char for lunch but not a nice romantic evening. Drinks at the bar can be fine as there is usually a fun piano player.

I have not been to M&M Shapley’s since they reopened.

You can’t go wrong with Walker’s or Koestler Prime.

Ely’s has great steaks and is usually fantastic. I’ve had slow service several times which would be my only knock.

CAET should also be considered

I haven't heard of CAET. I'll take a look at it too. Appreciate the info.

I wish the Apothecary was open for a few cocktails after but I think the virus has them shutdown.

Tico is a baton rouge man...he went to catholic and played golf at LSU....