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
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Eating Oxford: El Agave Mexican Grill Now Open

Moises Lemus, owner of El Agave Mexican Grill, is no stranger to restaurant life. He grew up watching his dad cook in restaurant kitchens....

Eating Oxford: Graduate Hotels Hosts Oxford First Responders

Oxford’s first responders received free lunch last week, courtesy of Graduate Hotels. It was a friendly football wager made between Graduate general managers Mike Hoover...

Eating Oxford: Noodle Lovers Gather at CaNoodle

Brisket Grilled Cheese has been replaced by Pork Banh Mi at CaNoodle by Oxford Canteen. After more than two years on The Square, chef/owner...

Eating Oxford: Lunching at the Library

Like lunch? Like books? Then listen up. If you’ve never been to a Books & Lunch program at the Lafayette County & Oxford Public...

Eating Oxford: Taste and Vote at 3 Blind Wines

One of Oxford’s favorite events, 3 Blind Wines, is returning to the Powerhouse on Tuesday, October 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wine lovers...

Eating Oxford: Chef Walt Norwood Returns to Oxford

Do you remember Waltz on the Square? It was a popular Oxford steakhouse that was located where McEwen’s is now. The former owner of Waltz...

Eating Oxford: Sean Adams’ Beer Cheese Soup

I ran into Oxford chef Sean Adams a couple of weeks ago after he was finishing up a shift at SnackBar. If you ever...

Eating Oxford: Oxford Gets 5 New Mexican Restaurants

Oxford is home to more than 100 dining establishments, with around 10 percent of them serving up one of our favorite fares—Mexican. Whether you’re an...

Eating Oxford: Oxford’s $625,000 Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Oxford is best known for its chicken on a stick, catfish po’ boys and shrimp and grits, but we can also brag about having...

EatingOxford: Guide to Summer and Fall Openings

If you went away for the summer, you probably noticed a few new eateries upon your return to Oxford. Here’s a rundown of what debuted...
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