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Working as a transcript evaluator for Mississippi College since 1998, Denise Mummert has had plenty of opportunities to sample some of the many locally owned restaurants the Jackson metro has to offer. Prior to COVID-19, the following listed items are places she regularly frequented when dining out.

1. Froghead Grill (121 Clinton Center Drive, Clinton, 601-924- 0725, thefrogheadgrill.com) The Cajun restaurant has good food and a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere.

2. Dutch’s Oven Dine-In (803 E. Northside Drive, Clinton, 601-473- 2441, facebook.com/dutchsovenms) I enjoy the fried catfish and hamburgers at Dutch’s Oven, which originally operated as a food truck before opening its brick-and-mortar restaurant.

3. Las Margaritas Méxican Restaurant (737 Clinton Parkway, Clinton, 601-924-0005, facebook. com/MargaritasClinton) In addition to a pleasant atmosphere, Margarita’s has great Mexican entrees.

4. Rooster’s (2906 North State St., 601-982-2001, glennfoods.com) The Fondren restaurant has good, affordable food. The banana pudding is a must-have.

5. Half Shell Oyster House (115 Laurel Park Cove, Suite 105, Flowood, 769-257-7586, halfshelloysterhouse. com) I reserve this wonderful seafood restaurant for celebrating special occasions.

6. Bonefish Grill (201 Colony Way, Madison, 601-607-3334, bonefishgrill. com) Because of the upstanding service and cuisine, my husband Kent and I also use this restaurant for special occasions.

7. Georgia Blue (multiple locations, georgiablue.net) The atmosphere here is relaxing, and I enjoy the food as well.

8. Primos Cafe (2323 Lakeland Drive, Flowood, 601-936-3398; 515 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, 601-898- 3600; 201 Baptist Drive, Madison, 601-853-3350, primoscafe.com) When we want a meal that reminds us of dinners growing up with family and friends, we heat to Primos.

9. Cock of the Walk (141 Madison Landing Circle, Ridgeland, 601-856- 5500, cockofthewalkrestaurant.com) While the restaurant is known for its fried chicken, I really enjoy the fried catfish and the trimmings.

10. The Pig & Pint (3139 N. State St., 601-326-6070, pigandpint.com) The portions at this barbecue restaurant are generous, and the food is tasty.