Jackson Mississippi restaurant 1908 Provisions

I ate dinner here, because I was a guest in the hotel, and was taking a licensing exam the next morning. Apparently the bartender had called in, so the older gentleman, Willie, who is normally a server, had to do double duty. I thought with the help of other staff members, he did a great job. I started with the shrimp and redfish ceviche. The redfish could have been a bit more tender, and the dish was extremely cilantro forward. Lucky for me, I don't have that anti-cilantro gene. I ate every bite, regardless.

For me entrée, once again, I opted for redfish. It was served over stone ground grits, the thicker kind, and fresh green beans. Again, I ate nearly every bite on the plate. The fish was fresh, and was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The green beans were crisp like they should be, but maybe just a bit oily. I ordered the flourless chocolate cake for dessert, which was the only disappointment. The cake had very little flavor, and was way too sweet. The addition of caramel sauce and whipped cream only added to the sweetness. Over all, I loved the ambiance, and I think this is a contender for one of the best restaurants in town with a little more attention to details.

Jackson Mississippi's best hotel, The Fairview Inn

I booked this hotel because I had a licensing exam a couple of miles away the next morning and I wanted something to look forward to. I booked it online through my usual booking service. I called a few days before my reservation because I realized I had been assigned one of the only rooms without a tub. When I called, I was told I had been upgraded to the Asian suite. I was thrilled. When I arrived, I had actually been upgraded to the Spanish Suite, even better.

This hotel is walking distance from where I went to college. It screams out Southern charm and grace. When you check in, they don't just take your credit card and hand you a key, they show you to your room, and give you a tour along the way. I LOVE it. One of my favorite features of the hotel is the guest pantry. It features a huge Keurig, with every flavor of coffee and tea you could imagine. Did I mention there is also a Keurig in every room? The pantry also has complimentary bottled water, as well as sodas, cookies, and cake. What a brilliant touch. How refreshing, after being charged 5.00 for 2 bottles of water I consumed in a hotel in North Carolina last month.

My room was like something out of a movie. I wish I could have stayed all weekend. In fact, when I inquired about extending my stay, I found that they were booked. However, when I was eating lunch in the bar, the receptionist found me and said they had something open up. What service! Sadly, I had already booked a non-refundable room somewhere else. The bathroom was HUGE, and I loved the giant Jacuzzi with jets. I had a fireplace with gas logs, which operates with a remote. There was also a separate sitting area that overlooked the garden.

I love the fact that breakfast is ordered from a menu, and served instead of buffet style. I had eggs benedict, which were just perfect. Service was fast, thankfully, since I had to check in at the testing center by 8:30. I booked a massage at Nomi spa downstairs, which was heavenly. Then I had lunch in the Library Lounge which consisted of 2, delicious, local catfish tacos with grilled vegetables. I'm already trying to justify a return trip to the Fairview, but with a cruise coming up in a couple of weeks, I guess I should slow down. This was a luxury and a treat I will never forget. Thank you to all of the staff for making my stay so relaxing and memorable. Can I just move in, please?