Voted Best Golf Course in Oxford, MS by the Oxford Eagle (2010)
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2 FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2010 BEST OF OXFORD www.oxfordeagle.com Voters determine who’s the best Democracy is alive and well in find a way to adapt to the chang- Oxford. ing economy and retain their customer That’s one of the conclusions that can And the winners are ... base. And one way customers can show be drawn from the results of The Oxford their appreciation to these businesses is EAGLE’s 2010 Best of Oxford contest. As we’ve done in year’s past, we like to reward those who take the by casting a ballot in the Best of Oxford Even though the number of Best-of time to submit a ballot in our annual Best of Oxford contest. We ran- contest that identifies the business as categories were thinned this year, voters domly pick the name of one person who submitted a ballot via the the best in its category. still came out in droves — especially Internet and another who submitted a paper ballot. Each one gets a $50 As always, many of the races were gift certificate to one of the winning businesses. This year’s winners are when it came to online voting. For the close. Some winners from previous con- Ellen Leppa (Internet voter) and Donna Pickens (paper-ballot voter). first time in the six consecutive years Congratulations! tests won their category again, while we’ve conducted this popularity contest, other categories had some, who had online voters topped the 1,000 mark. come close to winning before, finally Perhaps it was The EAGLE’s snazzy based forums. we’ve struggled through the past couple come out on top. new website — if you can forgive a More than likely, however, is that of years, those businesses that have Our congratulations go out to the little shameless self-promotion — that what’s driving many of the people to been around for a few years and yet still winners and the near-misses, as well increased the participation of online vote in the Best of Oxford contest is the continue to provide a service valued by as all the voters who cast a ballot. We voters. Or it may be that with each pass- quality of the candidates — especially their customers during a recession, obvi- look forward to your participation in the ing year, more of our readers are getting when it comes to businesses. ously have a loyal following. 2011 Best of Oxford contest! more comfortable participating in web- Given the difficult economic times These businesses have managed to — Jonathan Scott Best of the Best – Ajax Diner Page 5 Best Law Firm - Tannehill and Carmean Page 24 Highlights Best Local Band – One Mile South Page 8 Best Kept Secret – The Book Nook Page 30 Best Bartender – Spencer Posecai Page 13 Best New Addition (Since 2009) – Lenora’s Page 32 Inside Best Oxford-themed Website - EAGLE Page 18 Your True Leader in Innovation and Technology! WALKER ELECTRIC COMPANY IS PROUD TO SERVE THE L-O-U COMMUNITY SINCE 1950. WALKER ELECTRIC CO., INC. OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI 38655 • 662.234.2521 www.oxfordeagle.com BEST OF OXFORD FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2010 3 EATING AND DRINKING ASIAN BREAKFAST Kabuki Big Bad Breakfast New Hunan, Chow Time, Big Bowl, Maharajhi Indian Cuisine, Nagoya, H20, Bottletree Bakery, Honeybee Bakery, Beacon, Huddle House, McDonald’s, China Royal, Bangkok Thai Lindsey’s Chevron, Chick-Fil-A, Handy Andy BAR BUFFET City Grocery Chow Time The Library, Rib Cage, Roosters, Snackbar, Frank and Marlee’s, Parrish’s, Proud China Royale, Bofield’s, Pizza Hut, New Hunan, Mama Jo’s, Larson’s Big Star, Larry’s, Blind Pig, Funky’s, The Lyric, Downtown Grill, Irie, Bouré, Taylor’s Pub, Lenora’s, The Inn at Ole Miss, Oxford University Club The Cellar, Two Stick, Burgundy Room, Red House, Illusions, Waltz, Ajax, Murffs BARBECUE CASUAL DINING Handy Andy Ajax Rib Cage, B’s BBQ, Applebees, Dixieland, Bette Davis, Ajax Snackbar, Bouré, Volta Taverna, Oby’s, Phillip’s Grocery, Proud Larry’s, Beacon, Newk’s, Rooster’’s, Lenora’s, Varsity Grill, Tequila’s, Chili’s, Fat Cats, Old Venice, BAKERY Downtown Grill, Waltz, Applebee’s, Huddle House, Kabuki, Tallulah’s Kitchen, Bottletree Bakery Bofield’s, Abner’s Honeybee Bakery, Emileighs, Kroger, Honest Abe’s, Shipley, Lusa, Holli’s Sweet Tooth The only joy greater than being chosen as THANK YOU • THANK YOU • THANK YOU • THANK YOU • THANK YOU OXFORD’S FAVORITE TANNING SALON YOU THANK • YOU THANK • YOU THANK • YOU THANK • YOU THANK • YOU THANK is to be chosen 6 YEARS IN A ROW!! ���� �� THANK YOU OXFORD AND OLE MISS! � �� WE LOVE YOU! ������ ��������������� Ultrabronz �������������� Sessions ������ Only $20 limited time offer ��������� Puddin Place Oxford Super Tan ���������������������� THANK YOU • THANK YOU • THANK YOU • THANK YOU • THANK YOU • THANK YOU THANK • YOU THANK • YOU THANK • YOU THANK • YOU THANK • YOU THANK �������� 1715 University Avenue YOU THANK • YOU THANK • YOU THANK • YOU THANK • YOU THANK 4 FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2010 BEST OF OXFORD www.oxfordeagle.com CATERING COFFEE HOUSE Emileigh’s High Point Nation’s Best Catering, Taylor Grocery, Party Waitn’ to Happen, City Grocery, Honeybee Bakery, Square Books, McDonald’s, Java City, Chaney’s, Huddle McAlister’s, Bofield’s, Oxford Catering, Newks, Ole Miss Catering, Oby’s, Abner’s House, Bottletree Bakery CATFISH DELI Taylor Grocery Newk’s Downtown Grill, Ajax, Fat Cat’s, Oby’s, Bouré, Captain D’s, Tallulah’s Kitchen, Deli News, Fotino’s, McAlister’s, Panini, Bottletree Bakery, Deli News, Beacon, Bofield’s, Irie, Phillip’s Grocery Emileigh’s, Kroger, Lenny’s, Oby’s, Quizno’s, Subway, CHICKEN DESSERTS Abner’s Emileigh’s Zaxby’s, KFC, Chick-Fil-A, Lindsey’s Chevron, Larson’s Big Star, Oby’s, Ajax, Holli’s Sweet Tooth, City Grocery, Honeybee Bakery, Honest Abe’s, Applebee’s, Coop-de-ville, Bofield’s, Beacon, Popeye’s, Snackbar, Mama Jo’s, Taylor Grocery, Beacon, Bottletree Bakery, Boure, Chili’s, The Chocolate Bar, City Grocery, Boure, Fat Cat’s Downtown Grill, Lenora’s, Mama Jo’s, McAlister’s, Newk’s, Oby’s, Panini, Ravine, Snackbar, Sonic, Waltz Thanks for voting “It was a dream “It just come keeps true getting to come better back and to better!” Oxford.” “Thank you for voting us Best of Oxford your #1 treat shop... and for placing your trust in us.” It is our pleasure! ��������������� - Holli & Staff 1126 North Lamar Blvd. (in the North Lamar Plaza Shopping Center) Oxford, MS 38655 • 662-234-2777 400 South Lamar Boulevard • 662.236.7505 Mon. 10:30 - 5:30 • Tues. - Sat. 10:30 - 9:00 www.oxfordeagle.com BEST OF OXFORD FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2010 5 Ajax Diner voted Best of the Best for 2010 asked the owner if he wanted sweet potato casserole, mac Diner the Best of the Best, BY MELANIE ADDINGTON to sell it. Currence and Yates and cheese, butter beans and according to voters in the 2010 Staff Writer bought it to create a place squash casserole, Yates said. Best of Oxford contest. It’s where they could serve barbe- “We opened on Oct. 22, also the work atmosphere that Randy Yates is no stranger to cue and plate lunches and have 1997, right in the middle of Crockett and Yates generate for being voted the best. a beer. football season,” Crockett said. their employees. As the first employee of City “We had done Mexican, The decor, a mish mash of “I guess what makes it ‘spe- Grocery, he was twice elected Greek and Cajun-French, or folk art and old license plates cial’ is that Amy and I have Best Bartender during an ear- whatever you would call The alongside the checkered worked our way up the ladder, lier incarnation of the Best of Grocery, and Amy and I are tablecloths and year-round and we have a lot of empa- Oxford contest when it was from Mississippi so we decided Christmas lights, makes Ajax’s thy for how hard of a job our sponsored by The Oxford to do the food we grew up on,” patrons feel at home as soon as employees have,” Yates said. EAGLE’s Oxford Town. Yates said. “Amy has been the they enter. “I work with the nicest, fun- After moving to Oxford in head cook and kitchen man- BRUCE NEWMAN “Ajax is named after my niest, most hard working peo- 1991, he was hired by John ager since the day we opened, Customers’ love for the big grandfather, A.J. Yates,” Yates ple. They are truly our family. Currence and Palmer Adams and we used recipes from our hamburger plate also helped said. “His college nickname We have three employees from as bar manager for the new moms and Grandmas, and from earn Ajax Diner the Best was ‘Ajax.’ He was the house North Mississippi Regional City Grocery. When it opened our favorite restaurants.” Casual Dining award for the steward at the SAE house at Center and they really bring for lunch in 1994, he and Amy Crockett and Yates bought sixth year in a row. Auburn, and he loved to brag a lot of light to the job. They Crockett were the managers out Currence’s ownership in about how everyone loved his love everybody there. We were running lunch. That was the Ajax. The two decide together burgers. It has evolved over the food. He had a cabin at the named their employer of the beginning of what led to a long what will be on the menu any years to the point it’s hard to Neshoba County Fair, and he year one year. and fruitful relationship with given day. change the menu anymore.” loved to entertain people.