Entries from November 2008

November 21, 2008

IV’s sets re-opening date

I talked to Al Wallace at IV’s restaurant in Tupelo earlier today and he said he was re-opening his restaurant on Monday, Dec. 1, at its new location on West Main Street across from Ballard Park.
The lunch and dinner menus will change – no more white tablecloths, just good food prepared simply.
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November 20, 2008

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving?

I’ve had a call from a reader wanting to know if any restaurants (outside of fast food restaurants) will be serving Thanksgiving dinner, either a buffet, or a meal with all the trimmings (turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, etc.)
If anyone knows of one in Tupelo or nearby, please give me a holler.

November 14, 2008

Thanksgiving memories and traditions

Have you got a Thanksgiving tradition in your family you’d like to tell us about or a special memory from Turkey Day you’d like to share? If so, let us hear from you.
In 250 words or less, regale us with a tale about Grandmaw falling asleep in her plate or Uncle Henry carving the turkey [...]

November 3, 2008

Has Smith’s Catering closed?

The last two times I’ve headed to Smith’s Catering to grab a to-go lunch, they’ve been closed.
Does anyone know if this restaurant on South Green Street has closed permanently or if I’m just catching them on holidays?
I love their plate lunches, especially the grilled chicken breasts, green beans and mashed potatoes. My husband is a [...]