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Hallelujah! We have a new Greek(ish) place in Hattiesburg. When Old Athens Grill first opened, I heard a few mixed reivews, but was still eager to try it. Opened by the same folks as The Bottling Company, Old Athens Grill has the usual Gyro offerings (similar to those available at Keifer’s in Jackson) as well as quite a few more original Greek-Southern hybrid gyros like the Comeback Burger Gyro. I’ve been twice now, but have so far stuck with the regular beef/lamb and chicken gyros. I enjoyed both meals there and plan to frequent the joint often. I particularly recommend the brightly flavored original Hummus.
The atmosphere was unexpected. If you thought it would look anything like the former tenants of the building, you’d be wrong. The interior was completely gutted and re-done. There is an impressive bar, some funky wall art, and an old painted piano that you can help adorn as you please.
Old Athens Grill is located at 6174 US Hwy 49 (the old La Fiesta Brava building).
A couple of months ago the little man and I went with some folks to check out Magnolia Sisters Buffet and Bakery in Lumberton. Bottom line: really good food in a really bizarre atmosphere. First, the food. It was the best local buffet food I’ve had. Everything was cooked very well and seemed to have quality ingredients. Nothing seemed like a filler or tasted like cafeteria food. The usual fried goodies were featured as well as some really good traditional New Orleans style seafood dishes.
Now the bizarre. . . the buffet is housed in an extremely well lit large room with larger than life photo murals of New Orleans landmarks. In the center of the room is a karaoke area where folks can serenade the diners. While we were there we were treated to some Patsy Cline, which I discovered the little man likes to “dance” to in his high chair. I think this is a great place for families and groups of friends. Not really a romantic, date night type of place.
Just don’t ask me how to get there. I followed some folks and had absolutely no idea where I was. It was a pretty drive, though. Magnolia Sisters Buffet and Bakery is located at 1556 Little Black Creek Rd, Lumberton, MS 39455
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