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Eating in the Delta and Other Stuff
Posted on 8/2/14 at 10:37 pm
Posted on 8/2/14 at 10:37 pm
Took a couple of days off to journey to the Mississippi Delta and thought I'd post a few food and beverage photos.
Otis will know where we had lunch yesterday. It is across the road from Baxter Laboratories - the first place I worked about 40 years ago. Here is a hint he will recognize.
and the answer
Airport Grocery in Cleveland. We had Tamales. They look ok, but we thought they were not more than so-so. I would not recommend them.
When was the last time you had a Nehi Soda or a Royal Crown Cola? This bottler is still operating in Cleveland.
The Ground Zero Blues Club is the reason we went to the Delta. It is located in Clarksdale, MS, not far from where Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil for Blues Immortality.
Listened to Charlie Bergan and the Southbound Train.
A Columbus, MS native and Old Blues Man, Charlie has been around for years. Southbound Train is a skilled "white boy" blues band that transports Charlie around and backs him up as he covers many of my favorite blues and soul songs from the 60's-70s.
A girl from England (Cherry Lee Lewis) sang a few songs with Charlie. Interesting to hear her take on old blues standards.
We had Fried Catfish BLTs. Tasty Beer Joint food, washed down with many beers over the evening.
Nice evening.
I am certain this is the world's worst photo of Morgan Freeman, who is a co owner of Ground Zero and may be there if he is in town, as he was last night. He was three tables away from us and I did not bother him. He was already there when we made it to the club about 7:00 pm and left at maybe 9:30 pm.
We tried unsuccessfully to close the place down, but we admitted defeat and left about 1:30 to drive (30 minutes) back to our hotel in Cleveland.
They say Ground Zero closes at 2:00 am, but they were still rocking away when we left the lot.
Closing down a juke joint is fun, but not if the Po-Po is down the street.
IMO the sandwich, beer and blues was absolutely worth the 4 hour drive and Delta Hotel stay.
Otis will know where we had lunch yesterday. It is across the road from Baxter Laboratories - the first place I worked about 40 years ago. Here is a hint he will recognize.
and the answer
Airport Grocery in Cleveland. We had Tamales. They look ok, but we thought they were not more than so-so. I would not recommend them.
When was the last time you had a Nehi Soda or a Royal Crown Cola? This bottler is still operating in Cleveland.
The Ground Zero Blues Club is the reason we went to the Delta. It is located in Clarksdale, MS, not far from where Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil for Blues Immortality.
Listened to Charlie Bergan and the Southbound Train.
A Columbus, MS native and Old Blues Man, Charlie has been around for years. Southbound Train is a skilled "white boy" blues band that transports Charlie around and backs him up as he covers many of my favorite blues and soul songs from the 60's-70s.
A girl from England (Cherry Lee Lewis) sang a few songs with Charlie. Interesting to hear her take on old blues standards.
We had Fried Catfish BLTs. Tasty Beer Joint food, washed down with many beers over the evening.
Nice evening.
I am certain this is the world's worst photo of Morgan Freeman, who is a co owner of Ground Zero and may be there if he is in town, as he was last night. He was three tables away from us and I did not bother him. He was already there when we made it to the club about 7:00 pm and left at maybe 9:30 pm.
We tried unsuccessfully to close the place down, but we admitted defeat and left about 1:30 to drive (30 minutes) back to our hotel in Cleveland.
They say Ground Zero closes at 2:00 am, but they were still rocking away when we left the lot.
Closing down a juke joint is fun, but not if the Po-Po is down the street.
IMO the sandwich, beer and blues was absolutely worth the 4 hour drive and Delta Hotel stay.
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Posted on 8/2/14 at 10:38 pm to MeridianDog
Looks like a great trip. Sorry to hear about your disappointment at Airport Grocery -- wasn't someone on here last week hyping them up as being the best?
This post was edited on 8/2/14 at 10:39 pm
Posted on 8/2/14 at 10:44 pm to Draven
quote:
hyping them up as being the best
Yes they were. I know tamales vary greatly from place to place, and I like delta style Tamales. I have had better from several other stands.
Here are mine.
Posted on 8/2/14 at 10:48 pm to MeridianDog
Good stuff m-dawg!!
Posted on 8/2/14 at 10:48 pm to MeridianDog
Those look amazing 
Ever been to any of these places?
Hicks' World Famous - Clarksdale
White Front Café - Rosedale
Delta Fast Food - Cleveland
Solly’s - Vicksburg
Mama Alma's - Hattiesburg
Doris's - D'Iberville
Steven's BBQ - Greenwood
Ervin's - Sledge
Scott's - Greenville
Ever been to any of these places?
Hicks' World Famous - Clarksdale
White Front Café - Rosedale
Delta Fast Food - Cleveland
Solly’s - Vicksburg
Mama Alma's - Hattiesburg
Doris's - D'Iberville
Steven's BBQ - Greenwood
Ervin's - Sledge
Scott's - Greenville
Posted on 8/2/14 at 10:56 pm to Coater
Thanks Coater
Were in your neighborhood this afternoon. Took a side trek on our way home to look at some property for a friend.
Hard to believe how much north end of Highland Colony Parkway has grown.
Were in your neighborhood this afternoon. Took a side trek on our way home to look at some property for a friend.
Hard to believe how much north end of Highland Colony Parkway has grown.
Posted on 8/2/14 at 10:58 pm to Draven
quote:
any of these places?
Probably. We have tried to cover the Mississippi Tamale Trail and have done a pretty good job.
Have had good, better and bad.
Posted on 8/2/14 at 11:03 pm to MeridianDog
What's your favorite place for tamales?
Posted on 8/2/14 at 11:14 pm to MeridianDog
quote:
The Ground Zero Blues Club is the reason we went to the Delta. It is located in Clarksdale, MS, not far from where Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil for Blues Immortality.
Ground Zero is a bad arse joint. I met Gatemouth Brown there years ago. The only thing I had to get an autograph was a single $20 bill. That 20 is framed at my parents house. Gatemouth told me I was bein silly for wasting a 20 on him. He was the last person to walk out of that place ~3:15am.
You should have gone and spoke to Morgan Freeman I hear he actually likes people to be people around him; sit down and drink a beer with him.
I love that part of the country and the rich, rich history of where our modern music started. Thanks for the pics and
Posted on 8/2/14 at 11:24 pm to Draven
quote:
favorite place
I like Fat Mama's in Natchez
I like the original Doe's in Greenville
There is a lady here in Meridian we call and she delivers.
Fondest childhood memory is Jack's Tamales on Old Brandon Road (Gold Coast) just across Pearl River and long gone. Was also a Jack's on North West Street also long gone.
Lots of good tamales around.
Posted on 8/2/14 at 11:31 pm to LSURoss
quote:
should have gone and spoke to Morgan Freeman
He had a table full of people with him and he was propped in the corner (far right side of stage) at the back of his table. That shot is down the wall from my end of table seat to the back corner where he was seated. I don't believe in harassing people and would hate to have folks stopping me from enjoying my friends.
Oh, there was also a 325 pound security guard back there at the end of his table. And it has gotten to the point where I bruise easily when tossed out a door on my head.
Posted on 8/2/14 at 11:38 pm to MeridianDog
my gf and i jsut did a Delta trip ourselves. Unfortunately we were travelling through on Monday and Tuesday so we didnt see much music. We were amazed by the friendliness of everyone we met, though. Clarksdale was kind of cool. Greenville was alright. had an insane steak at Doe's.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 1:50 am to MeridianDog
Awesome stuff MD
Posted on 8/3/14 at 3:19 am to MeridianDog
I understand that comepletly.
To continue your thread, delta country is a great place to visit. I grew up with my dad taking me to the king biscuit blues festival in Helena. Great memories from that part of the world
To continue your thread, delta country is a great place to visit. I grew up with my dad taking me to the king biscuit blues festival in Helena. Great memories from that part of the world
Posted on 8/3/14 at 6:35 am to MeridianDog
Great looking trip but I hate that plate didn't measure up. Been a year and a half since I was there. What you have pictured is 't what I was served. I had a dozen large corn shuck wrapped tamales, unadulterated by chili or cheese. They had the seasoning and texture of Maria's Famous, but were larger. I'll order again if I get a chance, and if I can confirm I won't be served what you were.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 6:36 am to MeridianDog
Double post
This post was edited on 8/3/14 at 6:49 am
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:22 am to MeridianDog
Looks like a fine trip.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:27 am to OTIS2
quote:
OTIS2
I always consider tamales a special treat and was just disappointed in their offering.
Maybe I should have ordered a half dozen with no topping, but the topping wasn't the problem. The tamales they served had very little flavor. I can't imagine we got anything different from what they would have served had we ordered straight tamales.
Maybe it is what I deserve for going to a nice place to order tamales. It seems the best I ever had have come from plywood shacks on the side of the highway.
Ground Zero had them on the menu and I forgot to order any. There are a couple of places in Clarksdale that sell them and GZ's probably come from one of those people.
Oh well, had GZ's been the best I ever had, the place would still be 4 hours from Meridian and a little far to drive on a Friday night.
I still maintain the delta style tamales are the best, regardless. I am a sucker for them and will certainly have more the next time an opportunity comes up, understanding that due to ingredients and recipe, no two places ever taste the same.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:39 am to LSUballs
quote:
LSUballs
You weren't in Tallulah yesterday afternoon, were you? We crossed the river at Greenville and drove back down 65 to I-20 in the rain yesterday. Hit Tallulah and the interstate about 1:00. Started to take your photo from a distance if that was you, but the wife MHNBPF would have gone freaky on me if I tried, so I didn't.
Posted on 8/3/14 at 8:42 am to MeridianDog
Weren't me m-dawg, but I just drive thru there 15 minute ago. Headed home from lake bruin
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