{"id":154907,"date":"2026-01-22T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=154907"},"modified":"2026-01-21T19:36:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T01:36:14","slug":"oxfords-local-favorites-the-townies-2026-food-beverage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/oxfords-local-favorites-the-townies-2026-food-beverage\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxford\u2019s Local Favorites: The Townies 2026 – Food & Beverage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"\"<\/a>
Volta Taverna, Oxford’s Favorite Restaurant, Happy Hour, Margarita, Patio, Salad, Boss, and Vegetarian Food 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Restaurant<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  1. Volta Taverna<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. SoLa<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Saint Leo<\/strong>
    HM: McEwen’s, Snackbar, City Grocery, Tarasque Cucina, Ajax Diner, Moe’s Original Barbecue, Boure, Good Day Cafe, Oxford Grillehouse, Grit<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \"City<\/a>
    City Grocery, Oxford’s Favorite Bar 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Bar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    1. City Grocery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Funkys<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Moe\u2019s Penny Bar<\/strong>
      HM: Proud Larry’s, McEwen’s, Snackbar, The Library, Quack’s, Saint Leo, Volta, Nightbird, Rafters, The Velvet Ditch, The Blind Pig, Circle & Square<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      \"\"<\/a>
      Jinsei, Oxford’s Favorite Sushi and Asian Food 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Asian<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. Jinsei<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Rice & Spice<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Zaap<\/strong>
        HM: Toyo, Noodle Bowl, Kabuki, China Royal, H20<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        \"\"<\/a>
        Bottletree Bakery, Oxford’s Favorite Bakery 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        Bakery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Bottletree Bakery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Just Cake It<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Bremma\u2019s Cakery & Confections<\/strong>
          HM: Humming Bird (Water Valley)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
          \"\"<\/a>
          Moe’s Original BBQ, Oxford’s Favorite BBQ and Trivia 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          BBQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          1. Moe’s BBQ<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. B’s BBQ<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Booth\u2019s BBQ<\/strong>
            HM: Handy Andy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
            \"\"<\/a>
            Jeb Zolper at The Library, Oxford’s Favorite Bartender 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

            Bartender<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            1. Jeb Zolper (The Library)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Aaron Hamilton (McEwen’s)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. Peyton Attaway (Funkys)<\/strong>
              HM: John Spreafico \u201cCoonie\u201d (City Grocery), Avery Head (Snackbar), Jesse Sutton (Volta), Will Griffith (Proud Larry\u2019s), Kyle Kelley (Penny Bar), Joe Stinchcomb (Good Day Cafe), Ruth Hogue (Circle & Square), Zach Blackburn (Rafters), Elliot Willard (City Grocery), Brookleigh Jackson (Quack\u2019s), Dalton Landrum (Saint Leo), Blake \u201cBig Red\u201d Stilwell (Old Henry)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
              \"\"<\/a>
              Circle & Square Brewing, Oxford’s Favorite Beer Selection 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

              Beer selection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                \n
              1. Circle & Square<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Growler<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. The Blind Pig<\/strong>
                HM: Cash Saver, Funkys, Quack\u2019s, Proud Larry\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                \"\"<\/a>
                Big Bad Breakfast, Oxford’s Favorite Breakfast 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                Breakfast<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                1. Big Bad Breakfast<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. First Watch<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Waffle House<\/strong>
                  HM: Bim Bam, Larson\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                  \"\"<\/a>
                  Saint Leo, Oxford’s Favorite Place for a First Date, Favorite Brunch, Favorite Cocktails, Favorite Fries, and Favorite Fine Dining 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                  Brunch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                    \n
                  1. Saint Leo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Big Bad Breakfas<\/strong>t<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. McEwen\u2019s<\/strong>
                    HM: First Watch, SoLa, Grit, Quack’s, The Old Henry, Good Day Cafe<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                    \"Handy<\/a>
                    Handy Andy, Oxford’s Favorite Burger 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                    Burger<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                      \n
                    1. Handy Andy<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Good Day Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. Oxford Burger Co.<\/strong>
                      HM: Proud Larry\u2019s, Bim Bam Burgers, The Blind Pig, Ajax DIner, Phillips Grocery, Quack’s, Bour\u00e9, Circle & Square, City Grocery, Mugshots<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                      \"\"<\/a>
                      The Landshark, Handy Andy, Oxford’s Favorite Cajun Food 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                      Cajun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                        \n
                      1. LandShark<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Bour\u00e9<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      3. Oby\u2019s<\/strong>
                        HM: Velvet Ditch, Ajax, Walk-On\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                        \"\"<\/a>
                        Taylor Grocery, Oxford’s Favorite Catering 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                        Catering<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                          \n
                        1. Taylor Grocery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        2. Moe\u2019s BBQ<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        3. My Michelle\u2019s<\/strong>
                          HM: A&N, Crickets Catering, Elizabeth Heiskell<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                          \"\"<\/a>
                          Taylor Grocery, Oxford’s Favorite Catfish 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                          Catfish<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                            \n
                          1. Taylor Grocery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          2. Ajax Diner<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          3. Oby\u2019s<\/strong>
                            HM: Moe\u2019s BBQ, Snackbar, Landshark<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                            \"Southern<\/a>
                            Southern Coop, Oxford’s Favorite Chicken 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                            Chicken<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                              \n
                            1. Southern Coop<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            2. Moe’s BBQ<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            3. Crickets Wings & Things<\/strong>
                              HM: City Grocery, Ole Coop, Jinsei<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                              \"\"<\/a>
                              Saint Leo, Oxford’s Favorite Place for a First Date, Favorite Brunch, Favorite Cocktails, Favorite Fries, and Favorite Fine Dining 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                              Cocktails<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                \n
                              1. Saint Leo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              2. Snackbar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              3. McEwen\u2019s<\/strong>
                                HM: Volta, Boure, City Grocery<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                \"\"<\/a>
                                Heartbreak Coffee, Oxford’s Favorite Coffee 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                Coffee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                  \n
                                1. Heartbreak<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                2. Shadrachs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                3. Cafecitos<\/strong>
                                  HM: Exploradora, Velvet Ditch Coffee, High Point, Common Ground, Bottletree, Circle & Square<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                  \"\"<\/a>
                                  Erika Lipe of SoLa, Oxford’s Favorite Chef 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                  Chef<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                    \n
                                  1. Erika Lipe (SoLa)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  2. Jon Davis (City Grocery)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  3. Sebastian Markowitz (Snackbar)<\/strong>
                                    HM: Tay Johnson (Funkys), Nicole Kasem (McEwen\u2019s), John Currence (CGRG), Joel Miller (Kingswood), John Stokes (Tarasque)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                    \"\"<\/a>
                                    The LandShark, Oxford’s Favorite Crawfish 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                    Crawfish<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                      \n
                                    1. LandShark<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    2. The Velvet Ditch<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    3. The Crawdad Hole<\/strong>
                                      HM: Rebel Boilers, Proud Larry\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                      \"\"<\/a>
                                      Take a Break Deliveries, Oxford’s Favorite Delivery 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                      Delivery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                        \n
                                      1. Take a Break<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      2. Door Dash<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                      3. Uber Eats<\/strong>
                                        HM: Grub Hub<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                        \"\"<\/a>
                                        Snackbar, Oxford’s Favorite Dessert 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                        Dessert<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                          \n
                                        1. Snackbar, Mary Reagan Stewart<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        2. YaYa\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        3. McEwen\u2019s, Nicole Kasem<\/strong>
                                          HM: Saint Leo, SoLa, Volta, City Grocery, Crumbl, Insomnia Cookies<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                          \"\"<\/a>
                                          Community Donuts, Oxford’s Favorite Donut Shop 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                          Donut<\/strong> Shop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                            \n
                                          1. Community Donuts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          2. Ollie’s Donuts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                          3. Donut Distillery<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                            \"Maurice<\/a>
                                            Maurice \u201cMoe\u201d Pomerlee of The Penny Bar, Oxford’s Favorite Security 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                            Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                              \n
                                            1. Maurice \u201cMoe\u201d Pomerlee (Penny Bar)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            2. Brycen Bartel (Funkys<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                            3. Aiden Carignan (Funkys<\/strong>)
                                              HM: Neil Watson (Rafters), Will Pitts (Quack\u2019s), Wood Security<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                              \"\"<\/a>
                                              Saint Leo, Oxford’s Favorite Place for a First Date, Favorite Brunch, Favorite Cocktails, Favorite Fries, and Favorite Fine Dining 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                              Fine Dining<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                \n
                                              1. Saint Leo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                              2. City Grocery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                              3. McEwen’s<\/strong>
                                                HM: Snackbar, SoLa, Grit, Oxford Grillehouse, Boure, Kingswood, Lenora\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                \"\"<\/a>
                                                El Colibri, Oxford’s Favorite Food Truck 2026. El Colibri is located at 1420 North Lamar Boulevard, Oxford, Mississippi 38655, next door to Napa Auto Parts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                Food Truck<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                  \n
                                                1. El Colibri<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                2. Crickets Wings & Things<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                3. G & G’s Fry Co.<\/strong>
                                                  HM: Cafecitos, Fresh Out the Water, Hotbox Hibachi, Lunch Box, Manilla Skillet, Taylor Grocery, Uncle Jamie\u2019s Hot Dogs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                  \"\"<\/a>
                                                  Saint Leo, Oxford’s Favorite Place for a First Date, Favorite Brunch, Favorite Cocktails, Favorite Fries, and Favorite Fine Dining 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                  Fries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                    \n
                                                  1. Saint Leo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                  2. Proud Larry\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                  3. Volta<\/strong>
                                                    HM: Snackbar, G&G’s Fry Co., Blind Pig, La Perla Tapatia (Carne Asada Fries), Quack’s, Circle & Square, City Grocery, Crickets Wings & Things, Five Guys, Oxford Burger Co.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                    \"\"<\/a>
                                                    Volta Taverna, Oxford’s Favorite Restaurant, Happy Hour, Margarita, Patio, Salad, Boss, and Vegetarian Food 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                    Margarita<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                      \n
                                                    1. Volta<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                    2. El Agave<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                    3. Uno Mas<\/strong>
                                                      HM: Casa Mexicana, Quack’s, Loco Taco, Ajax, Chili\u2019s, Proud Larry\u2019s, El Charro<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                      Happy Hour<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                        \n
                                                      1. Volta<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                      2. Snackbar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                      3. Moe\u2019s BBQ<\/strong>
                                                        HM: City Grocery, Funkys, Uno Mas, Quack’s, Proud Larry\u2019s, Boure, The Velvet Ditch, Saint Leo<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                        \"CookOut,<\/a>
                                                        CookOut, Oxford’s Favorite Late Night Food 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                        Late Night Food<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                          \n
                                                        1. CookOut<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                        2. Chicken on a Stick\/4 Corners Chevron<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                        3. Quack’s<\/strong>
                                                          HM: Blind Pig, Uncle Jamie’s Hot Dog Cart, Sonic, Taco Bell, Waffle House<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                          \"\"<\/a>
                                                          La Perla Tapatia, Oxford’s Favorite Mexican Restaurant 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                          Mexican<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                            \n
                                                          1. La Perla Tapatia<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                          2. El Agave<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                          3. Casa Mexicana<\/strong>
                                                            HM: El Charro, El Colibri, Taco Shop, Lamar Taco Shop, Uno Mas, Costa Mexicana, Loco Taco Oxford, El Marachi<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                            \"\"<\/a>
                                                            Tarasque Cucina, Oxford’s Favorite Pasta 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                            Pasta<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                              \n
                                                            1. Tarasque Cucina<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                            2. Saint Leo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                            3. Amore<\/strong>
                                                              HM: SoLa, Lenora\u2019s, Proud Larry\u2019s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                              \"\"<\/a>
                                                              Volta Taverna, Oxford’s Favorite Restaurant, Happy Hour, Margarita, Patio, Salad, Boss, and Vegetarian Food 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                              Patio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                                \n
                                                              1. Volta <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                              2. Funkys<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                              3. City Grocery<\/strong>
                                                                HM: Tarasque, The Coop, Circle & Square, Good Day Caf\u00e9, Bour\u00e9, Proud Larry’s, The Velvet Ditch<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                \"\"<\/a>
                                                                Funkys, Oxford’s Favorite Pizza 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                Pizza<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                                  \n
                                                                1. Funkys<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                2. Saint Leo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                3. Lost Pizza<\/strong>
                                                                  HM: Fergndan\u2019s, Little Italy, Pizzashop, Proud Larry\u2019s, Pizza Den, Square Pizza, Fox\u2019s Pizza, Rosati’s<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                  \"\"<\/a>
                                                                  Volta Taverna, Oxford’s Favorite Salad & Vegetarian Food 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                  Salad<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                                    \n
                                                                  1. Volta<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                  2. Saint Leo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                  3. Proud Larry’s<\/strong>
                                                                    HM: Blind Pig, Newk\u2019s, Bour\u00e9, Oby’s, City Grocery, Tarasque, Ajax<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                                                    Vegetarian<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                                      \n
                                                                    1. Volta<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                    2. Living Foods Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                    3. Ajax Diner<\/strong>
                                                                      HM: Chicory Market, Maharaja, Zaap Thai, First Watch, Noodle Bowl, Saint Leo, SoLa<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                      \"\"<\/a>
                                                                      The Blind Pig, Oxford’s Favorite Sandwich 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                      Sandwich<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        \n
                                                                      1. The Blind Pig<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                      2. Sammy’s Gourmet Deli & Gyro<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                      3. Good Day Cafe<\/strong>
                                                                        HM: Newk\u2019s, Pizza Den, Volta, Oby’s, Moe\u2019s, Snackbar, Off Beat in General, City Grocery, Panino Veloce, Ajax, Chicory, Circle & Square<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        \"Caroline<\/a>
                                                                        Caroline Kasem of McEwen\u2019s, Oxford’s Favorite Server 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                        Server<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                                          \n
                                                                        1. Caroline Kasem (McEwen\u2019s<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        2. Mandy Holland-Hunter (Volta)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                        3. Tristan Cueller (City Grocery)<\/strong>
                                                                          HM: Jessica Boyd (Volta), Chelsea Brock (Jinsei), Parker Thames (Jinsei), Kaleigh “KiKi” McAllister (Volta), Gabby Lott (SoLa), Emma Donovan (Snackbar), Emma Fabiszak (The Old Henry), Georgia Hogue (City Grocery), Jess Cogar (Saint Leo)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                          \"\"<\/a>
                                                                          Ajax Diner, Oxford’s Favorite Soul Food 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                          Soul Food<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                                            \n
                                                                          1. Ajax Diner<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                          2. Little Easy Catering<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                          3. Tallahatchie Gourmet<\/strong>
                                                                            HM: Larson’s Cash Saver, Mama Jo\u2019s, Moe\u2019s BBQ, B\u2019s BBQ<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                            \"\"<\/a>
                                                                            Oxford Grillehouse, Oxford’s Favorite Steak 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                            Steak<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                                              \n
                                                                            1. Oxford Grillehouse<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                            2. Tico’s Steakhouse<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                            3. McEwen\u2019s<\/strong>
                                                                              HM: The Sizzler, Good Day Cafe, Como Steakhouse, Taylor Grocery, Bour\u00e9, Kingswood, Saint Leo, Snackbar, City Grocery<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                              \"\"<\/a>
                                                                              Jinsei, Oxford’s Favorite Sushi and Asian Food 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                              Sushi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                \n
                                                                              1. Jinsei<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                              2. Toyo<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                                                              3. Kabuki<\/strong>
                                                                                HM: Noodle Bowl<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                                                                                \"\"<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                                                                See more of The Townies 2026:<\/strong>
                                                                                Food & Beverage<\/strong><\/a>
                                                                                Business<\/strong><\/a>
                                                                                Arts & Entertainment<\/strong><\/a>
                                                                                Local People<\/strong><\/a>
                                                                                More Local Stuff<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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