Ten Ridgeland Attractions Recognized in “Mississippi Magazine” Best of Mississippi 2006 Readers Poll

08/14/06, For its second annual Best of Mississippi survey, “Mississippi Magazine” again asked its readership to share their favorite restaurants, shops, and attractions around the Magnolia State. Votes were tallied in 76 categories and published in the July/August 2006 issue of Mississippi Magazine Ridgeland.

As one of the State’s premier dining, entertainment and shopping destinations, it’s no surprise that the City of Ridgeland is the site of a 10 “Mississippi Magazine” reader favorites.

Best Seafood: AJ’s Seafood Grille
“Gulf-fresh fish topped with decadent sauces are the main event at this “casual fine dining” establishment.”
North Regency Shopping Center, 900 E. County Line Rd., Ridgeland, 601-956-2588, www.ajsgrille.com

Best Steak: Shapley’s
“A 20-year tradition of serving impossibly tender cuts of beef along with sides like creamed spinach au gratin and Gruyere scalloped potatoes.”
868 Centre St., Ridgeland, 601-957-3753, www.shapleys.ms

Best Italian Food: Amerigo
“Classic old-world dishes plus new favorites including smoked chicken ravioli and cedar-roasted pork loin chops.”
6592 Old Canton Rd., Ridgeland, 601-977-0563, www.amerigo.net

Best Asian Food: Pan-Asia
“Wok this way for spicy noodle and stir-fry dishes and unusual Eastern entrees like Tandoori roasted lobster and cumin-seared tuna.”
Promenade Shopping Center, 862 Avery Blvd., Ridgeland, 601-956-2958, www.pan-asia.com

Best Deli: McAlister’s Deli
“There’s nothing deep-fried here, where it’s all about the S’s: soups, sandwiches, salads, spuds, and sweets.”
731 South Pear Orchard Road www.mcalistersdeli.com

Best Restaurant with a View: Cock of the Walk
“The Ridgeland site offers its own water-front scenery at the Ross Barnett Reservoir.”
141 Madison Landing Cir., Ridgeland, 601-856-5500, www.cockofthewalk.biz

Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant: Cock of the Walk
“From the riverboat-themed décor to the hands-on fare like catfish and hushpuppies, there’s nothing here a kid won’t love.”
141 Madison Landing Cir., Ridgeland, 601-856-5500, www.cockofthewalk.biz

Best Spot for Tea: McAlister’s Deli
“Secret-recipe sweet iced tea can be ordered by the glass or the gallon.”
731 South Pear Orchard Road www.mcalistersdeli.com

Best Place to Find a Floral Arrangement: Petals & Pails
“Bursting with beautiful blooms in the most unexpected and striking combinations.”
Trace Station, 500 Hwy 51, Ste. H, Ridgeland, 601-856-4314

Best Free Activity: Picnicking on the banks of the Ross Barnett Reservoir
“Preferred picnic sites include Old Trace Park and overlooks off the Natchez Trace Parkway.”
www.rossbarnettreservoir.org

All quotations were originally published in the July/August 2006 issue of “Mississippi Magazine”.

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