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JANS – Jackson, Mississippi, has been named the South’s Top Culinary Town for 2025 by The Local Palate in the publication’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. After two rounds of public voting from July 21–31, Jackson emerged as the region’s top pick – an honor that reflects the community’s creativity, heritage and deep-rooted culinary pride.
This year’s award recognizes destinations shaping and defining Southern food culture. For Jackson, the win highlights a dining landscape where longstanding neighborhood institutions stand alongside innovative chefs reimagining Mississippi cuisine. As The Local Palate noted in a recent city profile, Jackson offers varied culinary experiences anchored by bold flavors, global influences, and the people who bring them to life…