566555 Wed Oct 22 07:25:41 -0700 2008 7 11 South 0 4120800 I searched the board without luck. Will be in Tupelo for three days. Looking for the good places to eat--lunch, breakfast, and dinner. Thanks! Wed Oct 22 07:25:41 -0700 2008 234303 kmcmoobud 1 4125889 I am originally from the Tupelo area and only get back there 3 or 4 times a year. Therefore, I tend to go back to the same old places that I loved when I lived near there. Vanelli's is my favorite -- a mixture of Italian, Greek, and American food. I have not been since Pappa Vanelli died. I don't know if it has changed. Woody's is another good option. Both are on North Gloster. Sweet Pepper's Deli is a regional chain. They do have some tasty sandwiches. Connie's Fried Chicken, across from the hospital, is in an old fast food restraunt building. It maintains that fast food atmosphere, but the food is wonderful -- crispy fried chicken, biscuits, gravey, etc. Don't bother with Harvey's or the Rib Cage. I have had multiple bad experiences at both places. I am sorry to say that there are a LOT of chains. For an adventure, ask for directions to one of the many steak and fish houses out in the country in that area. Great food, wonderful characters, and sometimes beautiful rural scenery. I am sure there are many great new places, but I like to go back to my old faves for the comfort of home feel. Fri Oct 24 05:25:48 -0700 2008 4120800 13816 Sister Sue 1 4140687 Try the eggplant Napoleon (if you like that sort of thing) at the Boondocks Grill. Other restaurants profiled here: http://imagestupelo.com/index.php/site/article_overview/culture/ Fri Oct 31 08:54:52 -0700 2008 4120800 236411 bigelow.matt 1 4212191 There's a great sandwich shop called Weezie's in the shopping center by the Wal-Mart in the old part of town. It's not your average sandwich shop. They've got delicious food!!! I'm not sure if it's on the menu or not, you might have to ask for it, but they have a steak and cheese on a spinach wrap that will melt in your mouth!!! It's clean, has great food, and there's just something about it that makes you feel like you've found a hidden treasure in Tupelo, MS. Mon Dec 01 12:10:10 -0800 2008 4120800 244809 teresatate 1 4215502 We were just there over Thanksg. and ate at a new place-on McCullough Blvd. it's called the Old Venice Pizza Co.-had decent pizza for the south and lots of other Italian entrees. We had the supreme pizza and it came with a cup of crawfish chowder (at lunch) that was good. Tue Dec 02 14:48:54 -0800 2008 4120800 159132 SCgal 2 4984315 does anyone knw of any good crawfish boils in Tupelo? thnx Thu Aug 27 18:04:58 -0700 2009 4215502 141084 J__ 3 4991661 Crawfish are out of season now. Tupelo is not exactly "cajun country" anyway. Sun Aug 30 20:50:49 -0700 2009 4984315 13816 Sister Sue 1 5108667 This is about a place for a mid-day meal. It's not just lunch. This is real food, served in big portions and cooked with love by the Brother and Sister who own and run this road side spot. Only Monday to Friday and if my memory is correct, only 11am or so until 2pm. Never on Sunday! Menu has some different features depending on which day you go. Not in Tupelo but only a bit south in Verona, go enjoy the best southern cooking this southern boy who now lives in NJ has had in years. (Grew up in Jones County) Take a look: http://www.chow.com/restaurants/247271/down-home-cooking Best Regards, Ron Carter Fri Oct 16 12:57:57 -0700 2009 4120800 257571 rcarter31