Posted by: eatingoxford | July 24, 2010

EatingOxford.com Offices Closed This Week

Normally while away on business or vacation I continue to post blogs on EatingOxford.com. However, tomorrow I’ll be leaving on a cruise to Canada and will be unable to access the Internet while aboard the ship.

Have no doubt, I have plenty to report on and will do so when I return the first week of August.

Also, I was recently interviewed by the Oxford Enterprise, so please be on the lookout for an article about EatingOxford.com (tentatively scheduled for release in next Sunday’s edition). After all, it’s thanks to you that the site has become so popular!

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Posted by: eatingoxford | July 23, 2010

Sock Hop Saturday, July 24th

Here’s something super fun happening on Saturday—a sock hop at the Powerhouse from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.!

Admission is free and there will be live music as well as a DJ playing sock hop favorites. The only requirement is that you wear your dancing shoes and your best sock hop attire.

Pizza and beverages will be provided by Papa John’s and Main Squeeze with proceeds from the sale of both going toward the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council.

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Posted by: eatingoxford | July 21, 2010

New Yum at Honey Bee Bakery

OK, I’m going to start by saying that I have never been a fan of pimento cheese. However, when I caught a glimpse of the new pimento cheese sandwich at Honey Bee Bakery on Jackson Avenue (near Belk’s) I knew there was something different about it. Chef Sean Adams later divulged that he blends it for less time to give it a chunkier consistency and then adds roasted jalepenos to the mix! The taste is very different than any other pimento cheese I’ve tried.

Needless to say, the pimento cheese sandwich isn’t the only new menu item that’s shown up lately at Honey Bee. There are new lunch combos and trios; a roasted veggie sandwich; daily specials such as pork tacos and pizza; and two daily soups that constantly rotate (I recommend the coconut curry lentil). Oh, and let’s not forget about the homemade breads and sweets.

The new menu isn’t live at the website yet, so you’ll need to stop in to check it out. Sign up for the daily specials email while on the site or in the restaurant to receive email updates about what’s on the menu for the day.

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Posted by: eatingoxford | July 20, 2010

Two Stick Offers Thai Lunch Daily

For those of you who were dining at Two Stick Sushi Bar on weekends for the Thai menu, you’ll be happy to hear that the restaurant’s new Thai lunch menu has arrived and is being offered every day of the week.

Menu items include pad Thai, cashew chicken, pepper beef, green curry and more, all served with soup, side salad and jasmine rice. More items are coming soon, including fresh spring rolls and pineapple fried rice.

And, if you’re in the mood for sushi, it’s hard to beat half-price from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. every day.

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Posted by: eatingoxford | July 17, 2010

Mink’s Menu Grows to 18 Sandwiches

Mink’s On The Park (next to Pat Lamar Park) has found its groove and is steadily expanding its menu with smoothies (available with whey protein) and a sandwich menu that has grown from 11 sandwiches at opening to 18 now. There’s also a fun build-your-own sandwich option and fun sodas and beverages such as Crush and CapriSun.

Don’t leave without indulging in a couple of cheesecake bites (they’re just bites, after all)!

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Posted by: eatingoxford | July 16, 2010

Taste Winning Pies Saturday, July 17

Photo: Taste of Home

I’m not a morning person. But, when I heard that the annual pie contest is being held tomorrow at the Mid-Town Farmer’s Market on Lamar, with the winners being announced at 9:00 a.m., well, I may have to grab a fork and bid a fond farewell to my pillow.

Judging begins at 8:00 a.m., and the pies will be ready to divvy up an hour after—for only a $1 per slice! Make sure you get there early because there’s only so much pie to go around.

While I’m on the subject, have you seen the website for the Midtown Farmer’s Market? Bookmark it and check back often to monitor which vendors are scheduled to sell each week.

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Posted by: eatingoxford | July 16, 2010

Expanding Menu at Main Squeeze

Wraps, melts, burritos and salads were recently added to the menu at Main Squeeze, helping to make it so much more than just the neighborhood juice joint.

Ideal for the elevated temperatures Oxford has been experiencing lately, the fresh fare and health-conscious beverages offered won’t weigh you down as you make your way around town.

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Posted by: eatingoxford | July 14, 2010

Petit Millets Opens at End of August

After nearly a year of sitting empty, the space that once housed Blue Pan Grille at 302 South 11th Street (behind the Lyric) is getting a new inhabitant—petit Milletts. Curiosity was piqued recently when flyers were posted in the windows of the restaurant; passersby began inquiring about the type of food that would be served and the meaning behind the restaurant’s name.

The brainchild of former University Club executive chef and 13-year culinary veteran Wesley Turnage, petit Milletts will offer French bistro cuisine with a southern twist when it opens its doors the last week of August. Menu items will include fare such as Aubergines Croquant (crispy eggplant topped with roasted tomato, goat cheese, hollandaise sauce and fresh herbs); Rillettes Fume de Saumon (smoked salmon rillettes with toasted baguette, red onion jam and creole mustard); Quiche Lorraine (traditional custard filled with bacon and Gruyere cheese, served with tomato carpaccio and balsamic salad); Boeuf Bourguignon (tender beef short ribs slowly braised in red wine with mirepoix and placed on a grits risotto); and Glacer Profiteroles de Creme (house-made profiteroles stuffed with vanilla ice cream and topped with warm chocolate sauce).

Wes is particularly proud of the restaurant’s exhibition-style kitchen—the only one in Oxford, which will allow diners a view into the bustling kitchen, where all of the action will happen. Separate menus will be offered for lunch and dinner, specials will be a regular occurrence, and a daily vegetarian option will always be available. The expansive bar menu will also offer several specialty drinks exclusive to petit Milletts.

For those who are trying to stick to a budget, you won’t break the bank at petit Milletts. While Wes wanted to give Oxonians something different and unique, he also understood that he needed to make it affordable. Through careful planning, he succeeded in pricing everything on the menu under $21, with many dishes hovering in the $10 range. “My goal is to offer refined service with low prices,” he says.

Oh, and the meaning behind the restaurant’s name? Stop in and ask Wes; I guarantee it’s not what you think.

Planned hours of operation for petit Milletts are:

  • Tuesday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (lunch), 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (dinner)
  • Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (brunch), 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (dinner)
  • Sunday – Monday (closed)

For more information and a sample menu, visit the petit Milletts website.

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Posted by: eatingoxford | July 12, 2010

Oxford Blues Fest This Weekend

This weekend, July 16 to 18, the Oxford Blues Fest will start at Irie on Friday, progress to the Public Library and around The Square at various venues on Saturday, and finish off with a bang at Foxfire Ranch on Sunday.

In addition to popular musicians such as Robert Belfour, Terry “Harmonica” Bean, Kenny Brown, Cadillac Funk and Mary “Action” Jackson, organizer Darryl Parker didn’t leave out the all-important food element…

On the second day of the event, starting at noon at the Public library, Gregg Johnson from the Ole Miss Blues Archives will present an hour-long History of the Blues. Papa John’s is donating pizza to be sold during the event with 1/2 of all the proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Club of Oxford and the rest going to the Public Library.

The final Sunday event at Foxfire Ranch, which begins at 5:00 p.m. and lasts until midnight will, of course, include plenty of food, music and drinks!

For more detailed information, visit the Oxford Blues Fest website and/or Facebook.

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Posted by: eatingoxford | July 12, 2010

Volta Taverna Website Goes Live

It’s always great to see another restaurant website go up because it means easy access to menus, hours, specials and more. Volta Taverna on Lamar is one of the latest businesses to join the ranks of those who have embraced the Internet. Check out the website to read about the restaurant’s history; party and catering info; menus and more.

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