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Mid-range in Oxford (Mississippi)
Ajax Diner, 118 Courthouse Square (on the square), +1 662 232-8880. Soul Food with a little spice in a funky atmosphere. Mattie's Mom's Meatloaf is a local favorite. Fried Oyster Poboy is highly recommended. Excellent chicken and dumplins as well as veggie plates and fried pickles. Was a favorite lunch spot for Eli Manning in his college days. Voted Oxford's best "plate lunch", "lunch", and "casual dining". Entrees $8-15. Reservations not accepted.
BBB (Big Bad Breakfast), 719 North Lamar Boulevard, +1 662 236-2666. The best breakfast in town, a great, truly Southern joint serving on-site smoked breakfast meats, local eggs and cheese, fresh made jellies and jams, and locally ground grits. Try the Big Bad Breakfast plate or enjoy one of the other Southern literary-named dishes. Open for breakfast and lunch. Reservations not accepted.
Boure, 309 North Lamar Boulevard, +1 662 234-1968. A moderately-priced offshoot of City Grocery, featuring contemporary and traditional items. Try the French Dip. Entrees $10-20.
Proud Larry's, 211 South Lamar Boulevard, Downtown, +1 662 236-0050, . M-Sa 11AM-10PM. Hand Tossed Pizza, Grill Food, Pasta Specials, Salads. When you step into Proud Larry's, you know instantly by the look of the building and the aroma of fresh bread that you have really found a unique place to dine. You can't beat their hand tossed pizza (the Mediterranean is exceptionally good), pasta dishes, salads, and burgers. Their spinach and artichoke dip is a must before every meal! By day, "Larry's" is a great place for a hot meal. By night, it becomes a true Oxford hotspot featuring great live music, including local and regional bands - such as North Mississippi All-Stars - as well as occasional surprises such as Elvis Costello.
Taylor Grocery (Taylor Grocery), 4 County Road 338, Taylor MS (8 miles south of Oxford), ☎ (662) 236-6363 ( ), . This may well be the best catfish place in the world. Rustic atmosphere in a historic former grocery in the arts community of Taylor, MS about 10 minutes south of Oxford. Menu includes steaks, pork, and chicken, but well known for its fried catfish. Live bluegrass and blues. Brown Bag (bring your own alcohol) is a must. Be prepared to wait for at least 30 minutes to an hour, but it's well worth it. Locals bring their own drinks and tailgate outside on the front porch. An art gallery is close by, as well as sculptor's and potter's shops, which you can browse while waiting for your table. Down the road is Taylor Creek Farm, where you can find fresh flowers, herbs and eggs, and they welcome folks to tour the gardens during the summer. Just steps away Big Truck Theater hosts Mississippi-rooted music, and they will notify you when your table at Taylor is ready. You are encouraged to brown bag there as well. It is customary to sign the Taylor Grocery guest book as well as the walls, so bring your Sharpie. Such notable signatures on the walls of Taylor Grocery include Archie, Eli, and Peyton Manning, Deuce McAllister, Barbara Walters, Jimmy Buffet, Elvis (though no confirmation on authenticity), and a number of literary greats. Head south on Old Taylor Road for about 8 miles. When you think you are lost, the road will end, and you'll see the place. Featured in Southern Living and many other publications. Open Thursday through Sunday from 5PM until they decide to close. No reservations, and they frequently quit taking names by 7PM on the Friday of football weekends. �
Two Stick Market and Sushi Bar,1007 Harrison Avenue, +1 662 236-6639, Tu-Sa 11AM-2PM & 5PM-10PM. Two Stick Market and Sushi Bar is just off the Oxford Square. If you are looking for something different and enjoy live entertainment, then this is the place for you. Two Stick also serves Sashimi and Nagiri.
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