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

Outdoor Dining Options Leaves Restaurant Owners and Managers Hopeful

By AJ Norwood and Justin ClaasJournalism Students Oxford restaurants such as The Blind Pig and Proud Larry’s are looking to make their outdoor seating areas...

Community Table Offers Local Meal Kits Filled With Local Produce

Thanks to Oxonian Elizabeth Speed, there is a new option for a monthly food kit subscription that's filled with fresh produce from local farmers right here in Lafayette County.

McAlister’s New Oxford Location to Open Monday

On Monday, McAlister's will be moving to the west side of town with the opening of a new restaurant at 2623 W. Jackson Avenue.

New Checkers Drive-Thru Given Thumbs Up from Oxford Planning Commission

The site plan for the new Checkers drive-thru was approved by the Oxford Planning Commission Monday night.

Checkers Drive-In Will Return to Oxford

Checker's will be relocating to the old Abner's building on West Jackson Avenue, according to the Oxford Planning Department.

Dairy Queen Serves Hundreds on Opening Day in Oxford

Hundreds of customers were served as Dairy Queen opened its doors in Oxford on Monday. While some customers were ready to try Dairy Queen...

DQ Grill and Chill Set to Open in Oxford on Monday

The new DQ Grill and Chill restaurant is set to open in Oxford on Monday morning.

Warming the Community Through Food and Friendship, Tarasque Returns its Service

By Cotter Wilson and Tim SandkaulenHottytoddy.com internscbwilson@go.olemiss.edu; tsandkau@go.olemiss.edu For Tarasque Cucina owners John and Lauren Stokes, preparing simple but scrumptious food for the patrons of Oxford...

Cups Continues to Serve Coffee, Humor During Difficult Time

By Sage McNamara and Ainsley Cullum Hottytoddy.com interns dsmcnama@go.olemiss.edu; adcullum@go.olemiss.edu During this chaotic time, many small businesses have struggled to find alternatives to keep the business running...

Oxford Bar Employees Missing the Ole Miss Crowd

Story by Marissa McCardell and Erin Donaldson Broadcast journalism students mkmccard@go.olemiss.edu; ehdonal1@go.olemiss.edu Ask an Ole Miss student what they miss about being away from Oxford and the...