Restaurants

Abner’s Closes its Doors in Oxford After 30 Years

After 30 years of serving up its “famous” chicken tenders in Oxford, Abner's closed its doors for the last time Sunday. Abner White opened the...

“I am from here”: Snackbar Chef Vishwesh Bhatt celebrates new cookbook

By Elle Muirhead Journalism Student remuirhe@go.olemiss.edu Chef Vishwesh Bhatt, the James Beard Award-winning chef at Snackbar since its opening in 2009, recently returned from a whirlwind tour promoting his new cookbook, “I...

Opa! Unique Greek Dining Experience on Oxford’s Square

By Rebecca Johnson IMC Student I have dined at Oxford’s newest Greek restaurant, Opa!, located on The Square, and it is a unique dining experience I...

Caffecitos Pouring Positivity

By Teagan McKitrick IMC Student Caffecitos serves the community of Oxford much more than just espresso. Each visit to Oxford’s Mobile Espresso Bar is greeted with...

Feds Fine Mississippi Wingstop Stores Run by Family of Rapper Rick Ross

By Sara DiNatale Mississippi Today Rapper Rick Ross’ family, which operates several Wingstop franchises, owns the five Mississippi locations the labor department found to be illegally deducting...

Oxford Chick-fil-A to Close Sept. 1 for Renovations; Reopening November

If a chicken sandwich from Chick-fil-A is your jam, you may want to plan on stopping by the Oxford store a few times over...

Oxford’s Leading Wine & Spirits Retailer Introduces First Wine Club!

Since opening in October of 2021, Campus Wines & Spirits has provided customers with the best selection, prices, and customer service in Oxford, Mississippi....

City Grocery Celebrates 30 Years on Saturday at Dirty Thirty House Party

City Grocery, the Oxford dining landmark known for award-winning regional and ethnic cuisine, will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this weekend. The celebration dubbed the Dirty...

New Facebook Group Encourages Users to Share Locations of Local Food Trucks

As more and more food trucks pop up around Oxford, knowing where and when they can be found can sometimes be a guessing game. To...

The Shak of Luv

By Hannah Glassman IMC Student Whether you know it or not, Oxford is full of hidden gems. If you're in a small town, eating at the...

Dunkin’ Gains Approval for Drive-Thru at New Location off University Avenue but Plan Needs More Work

The future Dunkin' will be located in the University Shopping Center that borders Bramlett Boulevard and University Avenue.