Eating Oxford

The Velvet Ditch brings seafood and steady service to Oxford

A new hot spot offering seafood, bar favorites and steady service in a setting that fits both weeknights and game weekends

Hotty Toddy News Services - November 15, 2025

On Cooking Southern: Coconuts

Cracking Into Coconut Cake and Pie By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Tacky: Not gracious. Certainly not classy. Somewhat cheap or trashy. Think Sara Lee Coconut...

Indulgence Watch: Sonic's Extreme Secret

You can't handle the truth; it's too delicious By Tad Wilkes tad.wilkes@hottytoddy.com Problem: Boredom, stasis, routine. Solution: This. Yeah, I know. Sonic Drive-In's not a "local" restaurant. But I'm...

Dinner Watch: Honey Bee Bakery

An intimate Friday night in the Galleria By Tad Wilkes, Nightlife & Lifestyles Editor tad.wilkes@hottytoddy.com I had the best dining experience I've had in a while tonight....

On Cooking Southern: Brisket and Latkes

Have a hearty Hanukkah By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Guilty as sin: REALLY REALLY GUILTY; as guilty as one can get. Deserving of capital punishment...

A Rebel's Guide to Birmingham

Plan your Compass Bowl trip with these tips for hotels, dining, and drinks from a Rebel in B'ham. By Erik Ole Miss fans unfamiliar with Birmingham...

Appetizer Watch: 208's Unique BBQ Nachos

An Asian-inspired take on the crunchy-but-gooey concept Barbecue nachos come in as many different ingredient combinations as do regular nachos, if there is any such...

On Cooking Southern: Sweet Potatoes

How sweet it is! By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Gooder’n grits: It doesn’t get much better than this. Think 2012 Egg Bowl! ON COOKING SOUTHERN: Sweet...

Sandwich Watch: Coop DeVille

It's not just for late night Thought by many to be sustenance only for muchie-stricken college students, Coop's always been an unsung hero for pickup...

Burger Watch: Irie on the Square

More than oysters stirring Oxonians' souls HottyToddy.com readers recently decided Irie on the Square has the second best burgers in town. It's a restaurant primarily...

On Cooking Southern: Turkey Bone Gumbo

Flavor is bone deep By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Hankerin’: A desire for something. Think more coconut cake or a bowl game. ON COOKING SOUTHERN: Turkey Our...