A Starkville Tradition Since 1945 Come hungry when you visit this long-time staple of Starkville’s Main Street. On Game Day, you better come early, because the line will soon be stretching out the door. Locals and visitors alike come for the friendly atmosphere and the mouth-watering Southern meals just like your grandma made. The Café has been serving meals on Main Street since 1945. Owner John Peeples, who was born and raised in Starkville, … [Read more...]
Innovation Challenge returns for second year to foster young entrepreneurs in Starkville
The Greater Starkville Development Partnership and Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach, CEO, in the College of Business at MSU are once again collaborating to bring the Innovation Challenge competition to Oktibbeha county students grades 6-12. Sponsored by International Paper, the contest is a hands-on opportunity for innovative Oktibbeha County middle & high school students to experience a real-world entrepreneurial process, and … [Read more...]
And the Winner is.. Partnership Celebrates at 2019 Annual Awards Banquet
The Partnership held its 2019 Annual Awards Banquet at The Mill Conference Center on Tuesday evening, January 29. Each year, the Banquet highlights successes and milestones of the Partnership’s program of work from the previous year. During the event, an impressive slate of annual awards is announced, and the Partnership was excited to report updates from last year and look ahead to 2019, and looks forward to cultivating strategic relationships … [Read more...]
BIN 612
The Quick Bite: The Restaurant: BIN 612 The Chef de Cuisine: Paul Brasfield The Dishes: Late Night -- The Cramwich Chicken Fried Rice Nathan’s Hot Dog Cheese Fries Any other time -- BBQ Chicken Pizza BIN Burger Grilled Salmon Taco Fried Shrimp Taco The Details: I had a mission. For a very long time I have been hearing about the late night menu at BIN 612. But I am approaching “old codger” status when it comes to my ability … [Read more...]
Partnership Accepting Annual Awards Nominations
Do you know of an exemplary business or individual who you believe represents some of the best Starkville has to offer? The annual awards program of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership is a great way to honor member businesses, individuals and stakeholders who have impacted the community in the last year. The Partnership is currently accepting letters of nomination for two prestigious awards which will be presented at our Annual … [Read more...]
Starkville Recognized at Mississippi Main Street Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon
Starkville was awarded several awards at this year's Mississippi Main Street Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon. Starkville Main Street Board President Michelle Jones was named Main Street Hero, while the Starkville Police Department was awarded the organization's Oustanding Rehabilitation Project & the city's Russell Street Corridor was named Outstanding Public Improvement. Pictured above are Scott Comish, Deb Shafer, Gary Shafer, … [Read more...]
Two Brothers Smoked Meats
It's Taco Tuesday, and we're excited to share our next stop on Mississippi's Culinary Town, our video series featuring the best of Starkville's culinary community along with kid chef, Mark Coblentz, and local food critic, Jay Reed! Take a look at the guys' adventure with Barton Dinkins, chef at Two Brothers Smoked Meats, and then read Jay's review. Your tastebuds will thank you for Taco Tuesday with a Southern twist... Those who know … [Read more...]
Central Station Grill
The Quick Bite: The Restaurant: Central Station Grill The Executive Chef: Leon Jefferson The Dishes: Appetizer -- Double-Battered Fried Okra with Chipotle Ranch Sauce Salad: Crawfish Caprese Entrees: Pesto Crusted Catfish on Almond Basmati Rice Pilaf, with Roasted Red Pepper Remoulade, and Broccoli/Mushroom/Andouille Stir Fry Springtime Shrimp Primavera Farfalle Desserts: New York Style Cheesecake with Bourbon Pecan Glaze Salted … [Read more...]
