The best restaurant in town is Madidi, 164 Delta Ave. (tel. 662/627-7770; www.madidires.com), the upscale eatery and bar opened in 2001 by actor Morgan Freeman, who grew up in the area and is still seen around town from time to time. (He is also a partner in Ground Zero Blues Club, reminiscent of an old juke joint, in downtown.) Other popular venues are Abe's Bar-B-Que, 616 State St. (tel. 662/624-9947), and Sarah's Kitchen, 203 Sunflower Ave. (tel. 662/627-3239), which serves Southern cooking.

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