Jackson Jambalaya

I remember my Mom and Dad talking about eating at Walker’s when he was in medical school at The University, had to have been in late 1950s.

as kids playing in the yard on the west side of St. Luke's Church we'd observe couple drinking beer and doing other things in their cars when Walker's offered "drive in" car hop service!

I had my first beer at Walker’s in 1965.

1961, 15 with a new drivers license and a $300 auto, car hop brought cold beer and great hamburgers, no ID required, went to Murrah with Mr. Walker's daughter, those were the days

there is another constant. your limp-wrist censorship and pandering to groups who dont advertise here, wont ever support your blog, and wont ever donate a dime to you.

I live in Ridgeland and I had no idea it was still open. Used to be one of my favorites.

Crechale’s won the race of longevity.

Buy low, sell high. Lots of location message(s) in these Emerson moves.

Watched Derek excel his whole life. Hes the real deal. Glad he’s back now in the District. Can’t wait to go.

Oh No! A restaurant in The District is the kiss of death! May these not be words of prophesy.

@8:38 what a miserable life you must lead.

0838-Momma always said” The Smile on your face is the Light in the Window, that lets people know that you are home!”

Jennifer and Derek did a fantastic job. Always a great experience at Walker’s.

Great! I’ll go back and eat there now

Sat.7pm
As I was picking up steak and broiled fish with lump crab, about 6pm, to go, Derek said his next place at the District would be Texas BBQ. Said he liked going into restaurant lease spaces that had been previously leased by a restaurant. My observation is wafting aroma of brisket, pork butt, ribs slow smoked over mesquite for hours is a better draw than a billboard. Potentially that seductive smoke will spread all over Highland Village environs, even out to the frontage road, day and night.

Figured this was coming. Service had gone south for a while. Hope the revamp works since this is a staple.

8:38am is srsly giving me rage vibes. Wonder if he posted that under every single story, what with it having exactly zero to do with Walker's.

Changing the subject, BBQ evokes a 3-fold visceral response in me -- 1. meats smoked to perfection, slaw done just so, and real old-timey baked, 2. ramshackle establishments, red and white plastic tablecloths, plastic utensils, styrofoam plates, and a foot high stack of paper napkins 3. prices that keep you coming back.

DO NOT get fancy with my slaw; don't give me pinto beans straight out of a can; and I won't be back if I have to pick the marled fat and gristle out of the meat.

Iow, a crazy messy culinary experience that I'm not sure translates to upscale casual dining. We shall see and I will be rooting for them.

Well he opened a bbq place in Pocahontas so I imagine he will make the bbq there and deliver it to the district. The fish / tacos (and other wonderful foods) will likely be made in the district space. One never knows with Derek. A friend saw Derek at the bookstore buying multiple food prep books. Seems he never quits learning. Valuable lesson.

now thats a nostalgia thread.
need more like this.
the yum yum steakhouse on delta drive was once owned by my shop teacher at brinkley jr, high.
name was jasper frazier. he used to beat our asses with a fan belt.