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

EatingOxford: Filling Empty Bowls This Valentine’s Day

When I asked Pantry board member, Barbara Smith, to explain the inspiration behind the organization’s annual Empty Bowl’s fundraiser, she shared the following parable...

On Cooking Southern: Brew Up A SUPER Bowl Party With These Eats

SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Triflin’: Wasting everybody’s time by not living up to innate potential due to lack of focus, inattention to detail, or just...

On Cooking Southern: Ready For A Menu Change? Standing Rib Roast Is Always Prime

SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK Stiff-necked: A person who’s stubborn and unyielding in a belief or action, who’s just about got their knickers inappropriately in a...

Chipotle On Jackson Ave. Finally Announces Opening Date!

After originally announcing a December 11 opening, Chipotle's doors on Jackson Ave. remained closed. Earlier today in a response to an Ole Miss student, the...

Poetreats Combines Open Mic with Sweet Treats

Mugg Cakes, local cupcake restaurant, hosts a weekly open mic night that combines performance art and cupcakes to make for the perfect way to...

EatingOxford: Restaurants We Lost in 2016

In light of the disappointing news of Shelter on Van Buren’s sudden closure, I started thinking about the other food and restaurant hangouts we...

Shelter on Van Buren Goes Out of Business Just Before Oxford Film Festival Involvement

If you were to walk down the steps on the side of Neilson’s on the Oxford Square, you’d find the dark and empty Shelter...

EatingOxford: See What’s Opening Soon Around Oxford!

With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it’s been harder than usual to keep tabs on the Oxford restaurant scene, but I’ve...

On Cooking Southern: Make A Date With These Holiday Goodies

SOUTHERNISM OF THE WEEK One jingle bell short of a full ride: That sleigh is full but someone is not pulling their full load. Related...

Student Specials At Chick-fil-A For Finals Week

Finals week for college students is here and the CFA on West Jackson Avenue will be offering specials each day that week. Monday - Thursday Breakfast: 6:30-8:00am college...