Jackson Jambalaya

Interesting use of the Facebook post you 'found'. Credit much?

wtf does that mean 922?

9:22 AM, Troll much?

It means he ripped off the story and never gives credit. We read on here frequently that others are ripping off JJ yet he does it as much as anybody does. Nothing trolling about that. Just the wtf-facts, ma'am.

First damn sentence said Mr. Shapley posted it on his Facebook page, you damn liar. Full credit. Troll.

Ripped off a FB post that Mark meant for everyone to see? That is funny! You must lead a miserable life 9:22/10:02.

As a Patron of Shapley's, this leaves me feeling like the original owners
may welching on a deal. I have no knowledge of their deal but if feels like the place was doing too good and they want back in to ride the coat tails of the last 20 years. As a side note, would a steak joint do good in the Parker House location, I never went but it looks interesting.

so the Shapley's probably sold the restaurant at some unbelievable price 20 years ago, thinking the Koestlers would be able to meet the financial obligation, yet they apparently have. 9 years ago, Koestlers establishes rights to the name, and nothing is said. So maybe a year ago, the Shapley's start the process to renew what is probably an exorbitant lease with the Koestlers. They rightfully try to negotiate, and are met only a "you will pay our demands" response, so they chose to do what any smart business with a loyal following would naturally do.....move. Me thinks the Shapley's backed themselves into a corner, and are now in litigation in an attempt to back door a correction to their bad dealings. The Koestler's have operated that establishment successfully for 20 years. I have a feeling that they are on the right side of right.

I hope Mark Shapley is a total flop. I do not know Scott and Julie other than eating at their restaurant, but they have always been delightful, service impeccable and the food A+. I hate to see where Mark is ripping the rug out from the Koestlers because of his financial issues.

Maybe one of the two competing restaurants can be named "The Restaurant Formerly Known as Shapley's", and, in a few years, just "The Restaurant", then several years later, it can change its name to an unpronounceable symbol.

I see Julie and her friends are busy today

it's all about Jeffery, every bit of it !

Not that it matters, but, yes, Kingfish does troll other facebook group pages, blogs and venues to rip off stories. All that's asked for and all that's appropriate is the simple 'hat tip' for a story. He bitches and publicizes it when the Ledger and others 'rip off' HIS stories. Goose-Gander, People. It's simple. And it's professional courtesy.

10:08 mentions former Parker House building, which needs to be torn down. Mark Shapley's other cousin/nephew is Richard Shapley that owns Ely's on Jackson St. in Ridgeland.

I had a very good filet at Tico's the other night.

Service was first class and the price was reasonable.

And to top it off, Ely is the name of Shapley's deceased dad. At the end of the day, a steak is a steak unless you pay five prices for it at The Flora Butcher. Then, it's not a steak...it's a screwing.

I don't know the Flora Butcher, but I have bought steaks there four times at a bout $30 a pound. We grilled them, and they were the best steaks I have ever eaten--anywhere. The person above talks about a screwing. But nobody is forced to buy a steak at the Flora Butcher; however, the times I have been to this place, there were plenty of repeat customers buying expensive steaks. The Flora Butcher must be doing something right. If a person thinks he or she is being screwed, just don't go back. Meanwhile, I go back at least once a month.
I love that place.

5:58, take your coupons to McDonalds for your Big Mac and fries. The rest of us are fine with reasonable prices for Wagyu beef at the Flora Butcher.

Flora butcher... nice guy named David Raines owns/runs it. He recently 'reopened' chimneyville's old location on high street. Is apparently filling a niche because it's literally packed and has not been open a week.

Scott just signed a lease agreement and now it is done. What is the big deal?

Ridgeland is hopping! It’s the place to be! TWO Shapleys-The original and the new and improved as well as Costco. Game over.

7:52...the steak you paid thirty bucks a pound for is the same thing Kroger sells for $14.99. If you bought Wagyu, you paid much more. You probably did a u-turn in the street to park your Volvo there too. Then you went straight home, poured a stem of wine, extended your pinkie and told your Facebook peeps you'd been to The Flora Butcher. We know who you are.

Love me some Chimneyville but you won't see the gentried group from Madison-West there, slumming. Burp.

6:37:
You probably think that Kroger steak tastes like a McDonald burger too.

Not that it matters, but, yes, Kingfish does troll other facebook group pages, blogs and venues to rip off stories. All that's asked for and all that's appropriate is the simple 'hat tip' for a story. He bitches and publicizes it when the Ledger and others 'rip off' HIS stories. Goose-Gander, People. It's simple. And it's professional courtesy.

HERE IS THE HAT TIP:

Kingfish wrote: **Mark Shapley** posted this message on **Facebook** yesterday.

PLEASE take your troll ass elsewhere.

Thanks for the tip about Chimneyville re-opening. The old one was great. Wagyu is pricey but tastes great. I'll have to check out the Flora Butcher; I've only ever had it when traveling out of state.

"Kingfish wrote: **Mark Shapley** posted this message on **Facebook** yesterday".

True enough; but Kingfish lifted the entire thing off a Madison Group Page where your quote also came from. The information wasn't private or secret. The only suggestion having been made is that Kingfish, like all others, should give proper credit when he posts a story that he lifted, regardless of the nature of the story or whether it was original in content. The page in question sometimes quotes this blog but always ensures that Kingfish is credited. Goose-Gander is appropriate.

Nothing 'trolling' about truth, even when it might sting. It's also not trolling to remind you that Kingfish often posts here as anonymous, frequently screaming about trolling.

Actually I did give credit in the first sentence. Once again, you are trying to stir up stuff by blatantly lying... if you were sober.

Don't like that last sentence? Too bad. You owe me an apology. I dont' comment anonymously on here. Period. You've never once shown any proof that I do it and can't because none exists. It's pretty funny. Sometimes you'll accuse me of it when I'm actually driving or don't have a phone with me. However, you just keep making things up.

Don't bother commenting because I'm not approving it. You've made one false accusation after another against me and I'm under no obligation to approve anymore. Period.

What, you wanted Kingfish to credit a 'Madison Group Page' on FB? Goose-Shit is appropriate for the troll droppings you keep leaving here.

My wife and I love the Flora Butcher. Have been going regularly since they opened. Live in 39211. Happy to make the trip. David is a really nice guy and his Dad grows some mighty fine beeves. Now where'd I leave that "wine stem"?

Even though Kroger is a union establishment, you will not find better steaks than at the 51 branch in Madison. As long as we're plugging the Flora Butcher, let's be honest. Shop the 'butcher counter' there, not the 'green meat' discards that are being poured over by the crowd from Northbay.

But, do avoid the shrimp in the display case, ready for steaming. They are the exact same shrimp you'll find just a few feet away in the frozen section, the Chinese shrimp. And, oh, the crawfish that claims to be 'cajun'...it's from China too.

Wagyu and free-range beef from Kosciusko that never touched poop are both gimmicks. Ask Little Willie or any reputable meat market manager. Grill On!