Jeff Good issued the following press release and video.
Sal
& Mookie's New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint has been a fixture
in the Fondren neighborhood since opening its doors in April 2007.
Founded by partners Dan Blumenthal and Jeff Good, the flagship
restaurant has garnered multiple, local and statewide awards for its
product offerings and service style.
"We love what we do and are thrilled that so many Mississippians enjoy the creative
take on classic New York Pizza that we offer," states Chef Dan Blumenthal, the
concept's menu and theme creator." Jeff and I are excited to be taking our concept to
the next level. We think The District at Eastover will be a hit with our customers not
only here in Jackson, but throughout the metro area!"
The
District at Eastover is located on I-55 North Frontage Road and
Eastover Drive. A premium mixed-use development in the heart of Jackson,
The District at Eastover brings together a collection of specialty
local restaurants, shops, and hospitality for people to experience,
alongside class A office buildings, a Residence Inn Hotel, and luxury
apartment living at the District Lofts.
"From the beginning, our team worked to create a place that brings local comfort
and lasting joy to the city of Jackson and all who stop by to enjoy what we have to
offer." states Breck Hines, Co-Developer of The District at Eastover. "We are truly
unique within the metro area. Our vibrant live, work, play "city within a city" is
is something everyone can be proud of."
Sal
& Mookie's will occupy the building which formerly housed the
Sophmore Spanish Club and will join Fine & Dandy and the Cultivation
Food Hall to round out the dining options at The District. Renovation
construction activities for Sal & Mookie's are slated to start this
month and a target opening date of early April 2021 has been set. Sal
& Mookie's will continue to operate in its current location on
Taylor street in Fondren until the end of March.
"This new space is perfect, " shares Jeff Good, Sal & Mookie's co-owner. "It's as
large as our Jackson location and will easily support the ice cream shop, bar, and
two private dining rooms along with a great number of comfortable seating options
in the main dining room. But the best part of this amazing location is the patio and
outside areas! Families will be able to enjoy our offerings as kids enjoy the vibrancy
of the District Green and its fountains and play areas. We have learned so much
about what people love about our concept, and this new location will allow us to do
some really neat things. Curbside pickup, walk up outdoor ice cream service, special
events and promotions with our neighboring businesses... we cannot wait to start
serving pizza and ice cream in The District!"
Sal
& Mookie's New York Pizza and Ice Cream Joint is a
Mississippi-based Limited Liability Company with the company-owned
location at 565 Taylor Street in the Fondren Neighborhood of Jackson, MS
(soon to be located at 200 District Boulevard, Jackson, MS). The
company granted its first license agreement to Sal & Mookie's -
Biloxi located in the heart of downtown Biloxi at 110 Lameuse Street.
Sal & Mookie's second license agreement to Sal & Mookie's -
Madison located in the Colony Crossing development at the corner of
Highway 463 and Boseman Road. Sal & Mookie's - Madison is
independently owned and operated by Sal & Mookie's Madison LLC.
If you would like more information about Sal & Mookie's, please contact Brandi Stodard at 601.982.4443, ext. 17 or email brandis@bravobuzz.com.
12 comments:
It's "sophomore". It's not "sophmore".
It's "Bozeman Road". It's not "Boseman Road"
Their pizzas are very good, but do yourself a favor and try one as a Stromboli -- delicious!
Glad to see them making the move to a higher profile and more easily accessible location while remaining in Jackson. Also, glad to see them expanding their brand to the coast and to Madison -- we need more success stories in MS.
What is to become of their space in Fondren? With the popularity of Fondren and a new Homewood Suites opening nearby, the old Sal/Mookie's building remains a good location for a restaurant.
If it doesn't have gabagool on the menu, it aint #($%*
10:10 - If and when medicinal mara-joo-wanner becomes a reality, Fondren will be the state headquarters. People will drive in from miles away, even Madison. You'll see the old paraphernalia shops and import/export shops scrambling for space in trendy locations such as The Fondren. Black light bulbs, colorful pipes, girls on posters, beads to hang in doorways and incense sticks will be in vogue once again. Might even see the return of Shakey's Pizza Parlor with community seating and pitchers of Schlitz.
Stay tuned...
10:24--actually, i think you are right. fondren will become the 'mary jane' neighborhood...i think they are moving out at the right time--keep sal and mookies family friendly and with that great, safe greenspace...their business should grow...
The USPS Fondren Station could move from one former pizza parlor (Shakey's) to another (Sal & Mookie's). Should be enough parking for customers.
" Black light bulbs, colorful pipes, girls on posters, beads to hang in doorways and incense sticks will be in vogue once again. Might even see the return of Shakey's Pizza Parlor with community seating and pitchers of Schlitz."
I honestly miss everything you just described.
But you left out bongs.
Back then we all were trying to "out-do" each other with who had the coolest bong. I never had to worry about such. My little one chamber from Be-Bop wasn't close to competing with the serious "heads".
Some of those "heads'are now pillars of their community.
Good has been a great champion for what's left of Jackson and The Fondren.
But the guy thinks he's some kind of "star".
No doubt he is a mastermind within the restaurant industry.
But he will never have a Netflix show . . . and no one want's his autograph.
But I do wish the man well.
I will follow them all over Jackson for the CBGB's pizza and Portabella fries. Jackson loves and supports you! Good luck in your new location. I will see you there.
5:01; I, sincerely, wish he'd run for Mayor. He's a smart and truly committed to Jackson person.
5:01, you hit the nail on the head. He is a big advocate for the city of Jackson, an individual who appears to thoroughly enjoys being the limelight and promoting himself with the help of social media and the press.
I’m surprised that Spike Lee hasn’t sued Jeff for stealing the names.
Good pizza though.
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