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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Under the Restaurant Radar: 10 Unsung Oxford Menu Musts

Let’s be clear: this is NOT a list of the 10 “best” dishes or drinks in Oxford. It’s also NOT a list of the...

My Michelle's Welcoming New Chef, Adding Breakfast

Chef Trey Bridgers is joining the team at My Michelle's, which recently expanded its space on North Lamar to add a dining room and...

On Cooking Southern: Give Me Valentines. Give Me Chocolate

By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com Southernism of the Week Lean as a hoe handle: That person is so trim there’s nary a bulge or sag in the profile… like...

Wine Tip: Judging Wines

Editor's Note: This is an exert from author John Hailman's book The Search for Good Wine. This particular chapter was written on February 25,...

On Cooking Southern: Multicooker Minestrone

By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com Southernism of the Week Here’s the deal: You’d better listen up because what I have to tell you is the way it is and...

By Laurie Triplette ldtriplette@aol.com Natural Sweeteners Versus Artificial Sweeteners During 2014 The Old Bride intends to explore trends in food science and preferences, and to share my findings...

Ole Miss Dining Offers Options for All Diets

Each year, Ole Miss sees a new freshman class with diets as diverse as the individuals themselves and Aramark strives to offer food to...

Wine Tip: Red Wine for a Healthy Heart

Editor's Note: This is a segment from author John Haliman's book The Search for Good Wine. This particular exert was written on March 15,...

Louisville Barroom Culture

Follow along with us this week as we share the stories from behind the bar in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville is awash in bourbon. And beer. It’s a...

The Don of University Avenue

Meet the man behind McAlister’s, Newk’s and Embers. He went from fixing teeth to fixing the delicious dishes that get them delightfully dirty in the...