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antiques shops, and restaurants. The
downtown strip, on State Street, is
recognizable due to its recent renovation to restore it to its historical façade
for the Oscar winning movie The Help.
Fondren is home to a great night life
with various restaurants. This area is
home to restaurants such as High Noon
Café, Basil’s, Brent’s Drugs, Rooster’s,
Campbell’s Bakery, Lenny’s Sub Shop,
Aladdin Mediterranean, Babalu Tacos &
Tapas, Café Ole, Que Sera Sera, Walkers
Drive-In, Sal & Mookie’s, Petra Café, Cups,
Sneaky Beans, Nick’s, and more.
Brent’s Drugs, a historic favorite in
the Fondren area, was one of the main
locations featured in The Help. Brent’s
Drugs soda fountain opened in 1946
by pharmacist Alvin Brent. Evidence
of the film is present in the mural of
the “happy shopper” which can be
seen in between Brent’s and McDade’s
Grocery store. Brent’s today still operates as the soda fountain of its heyday.
This wonderful restaurant’s décor
consists of not only mid-century food
and beverage signs, but also elements
of the drug store that used to occupy
the space. Stop by for a hamburger,
egg and olive sandwich, limeade or
their famous malt and milkshakes
made-to-order.
Nestled in the Belhaven District of
Jackson, Peter & Tamar Sharp invite
you to experience Sophia’s Restaurant.
Reminiscent of a French country
bistro, the intimate dining room has
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a romantic atmosphere, with a garden-like setting and its own private
entrance on the west side of The Fairview Inn. Chef Gary Hawkins selects
fresh, regional ingredients and prepares them with his own eclectic flair,
emphasizing local fresh seafood. Chef
Hawkins also features a daily three
and four-course priced fixed menu
available for dinner with or without
wines. This fine dining experience
draws in people of all ages to enjoy the
ambiance and idyllic, elegant setting
of this restaurant. This unforgettable
dining experience is connected to
The Fairview Inn, voted “Best Bed &
Breakfast” in 2010 and 2011 by Mississippi Magazine.
One restaurant that continually exceeds expectations with every amazing
dish is a little restaurant called Bully’s.
Bully’s Restaurant showcases traditional southern dishes at their best. It is
the perfect place to drop by and order
some food to go or to sit and enjoy a
hearty meal. Portions are big, and the
friendly smiles from those who work
there are just as big. The food is delectable and fresh. With all the warm
hospitality this restaurant is sure to
make you feel at home, no matter how
far away home may be.
Jackson, Mississippi is the perfect
place for a trip to discover the varied
ways that history meets hospitality and this is charmingly portrayed
through many unique and inviting
dining establishments. Good oldfashioned Southern hospitality and
excellent and varied cuisine combined
with a rich history make the capital
of Mississippi a great choice for any
getaway. Jackson, Mississippi continues to flourish and produce a plethora
of superlative restaurants that are
topnotch and complimentary to the
various attractions and museums that
share in the great culture of this wonderful, welcoming city.