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"An anchor of the local dining scene associated with James Beard–honored chef John Currence, known for smartly executed Southern-rooted cuisine." - Wendy Pramik

The Best Restaurants in Oxford, Mississippi | Eater New Orleans

"A beacon in the revival of Oxford’s town square renaissance, City Grocery has been feeding Oxonians some of the best regional food in the South for more than 30 years. The menu is inspired by chef John Currence’s experience with Creole-French and Cajun cuisine augmented by a staff schooled in true hospitality. Dining here feels like being entertained by a family friend who can really cook. The shrimp and cheese grits from Original Girl Grits is just one menu superstar." - Beth D’Addono

Bourdain had: drinks and finger food.

A Restored Warehouse Restaurant Coming to Old Town Lands One of the South’s Biggest Chefs | Eater DC

"Founded in 1992 in Oxford, Mississippi, this restaurant brought John Currence to prominence for cerebral Southern cooking that earned him a James Beard Award for Best Chef: South in 2009 and attracted attention from writers like John Grisham, Wright Thompson, and Anthony Bourdain; the current menu ranges from a pickled shrimp tostada and an adobo-stewed chicken to grilled pork chops and a blackened catfish with black-eyed pea grits and collard greens." - Gabe Hiatt

John Currence’s Big Bad Breakfast to Expand Across the South | Eater

"Opened in 1992 by chef John Currence, this Oxford landmark launched his restaurant group and remains the flagship of a collection that now includes multiple restaurant concepts and catering operations." - Monica Burton