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The Neighborhood’s 904
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September 25 - October 1, 2013
n a corner of Belhaven once occupied by a family-favorite soda fountain and drugstore, Basil’s 904 beckons as an example of a new generation’s “neighborhood” restaurant. Backed by the dining wisdom developed over decades in his family restaurants, Nathan Glenn has simple intent for his 904 location. Glenn sees the restaurant as an establishment deeply rooted in the neighborhood, where couples share a relaxing evening and their favorite dishes, parents bring their kids for an after-school treat, young professionals unwind with local craft beer (chilled to 32 degrees), and college students come to escape their books and cafeteria offerings with deck-oven pizza (baked to 600 degrees). The restaurant’s open-floor plan is inviting and comfortable with repurposed wood accents, brickwork, custom booths, bright greenery, artwork from local artists, and flyers for upcoming music shows and events around town. The Basil’s 904 menu collects
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customer favorites from the Glenn family’s other restaurants—and sometimes embellishes those recipes in exciting ways. A quick glance at the creative assortment of pizzas, the always popular panini sandwiches, Rooster’s-inspired burgers, pasta dishes, pan-seared fish dinners, and shrimp-and-grits shows Basil’s 904 offers something for everyone to enjoy at Basil’s 904. Still, Glenn believes there is always room to improve. He’s the first to admit the restaurant is a workin-progress. He plans to develop the ivy-hung patio into a verdant beer garden. He’s remained handson with changes to the menu, and he’s constantly brainstorming new local partnerships and events, ranging from eventual screenings of Saints games to making space for a homebrew club’s regular meetings. This fall, Basil’s 904 will extend its Friday and Saturday hours to 10 p.m., with nightly pizza and beer specials. It is Nathan’s idea for
904 to become a launching point for locals before they head out to explore Jackson’s many evening entertainment spots. “We want you to start your weekend off with us,” he said. No matter how you slice it, a great idea takes time and involvement to develop, and Nathan Glenn’s Basil’s 904 is the perfect example. It’s hard to imagine it any other way—Basil’s 904 looks, feels and truly functions as a Belhaven restaurant ultimately built on community involvement and support.
The Ulmers Buy Kristos
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ven if you don’t know Anne and Joe Ulmer, you probably know their businesses. The Jackson couple created and own the Beagle Bagels in Jackson and Ridgeland and Ulmer’s Stride Rite, also in Jackson. Joe manages the Jackson Beagle Bagel in Highland Village with his trademark smile and good cheer, while Anne oversees the Ridgeland store—often dashing off to deliver catering orders herself. “We love what we do. Our customers are like our family. We often know what they are going to order when they walk in the door,” Anne said. Never ones to rest on past success, the Ulmers recently acquired Kristos Greek Restaurant. “We opened Beagle Bagel because it was a niche that hadn’t
been penetrated in this area. It’s the same reason we bought Kristos. There’s nothing like it in Madison,” Anne said. When asked why she wanted to own another restaurant, the mother of three and grandmother of two paused. “It’s just a wonderful opportunity. It’s a great location with wonderful Greek-inspired food. We’ve put together an amazing team,” she said. The extensive menu features everything from authentic gyros to Greek nachos. There’s a full bar, and they can cater any event large or small. They often host live music events. “This is a casual family place just like our other restaurants. You can come in after church or after a game of tennis,” Anne said. And best of all? You now know it’ll feature that Ulmer family touch of quality and care. Visit today!
971 Madison Avenue Madison , MS 39110 601.605.2266 www.kristosofmadison.com
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