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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

Mississippi On My Mind

…would make for good tv, so we decided to film season four on the tour. You can view past episodes on the PBS website here. I typically write this column…

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Hammin’ It Up On Both Sides of the Pond

…The Gathering in Livingston, just down the road from his house. I ordered the standard eggs, grits, bacon, and biscuit breakfast. After placing my order I noticed that they also…

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Porch Retreat

…off the heat, cover the pot, and allow the cream mixture to steep for 15 minutes to further infuse the vanilla flavor. In the meantime, combine the egg yolks in…

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The Caveman Couple Dine Alone

…his underwear, but we can’t get him to wear underwear. No one was complaining about the choice of restaurant and I never once used the phrase, “Why did you order

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We the (Obese) People

…2 Tbl Bacon grease, melted (or canola oil) 1 tsp Hot Sauce 2 Eggs, beaten well Peanut oil for frying In one bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda,…

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Commodities

…air-conditioner that blows really cold, a good stereo, and comfortable seats, I am good to go. I went through a clothing phase in my thirties. Now that I’m fat, in…

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I Love This Business

…guests exceptional experiences through fanatical, wall-to-wall hospitality.” I began communicating our company’s core values— hospitality, quality, consistency, cleanliness, and community— and started basing all our management decisions on whether they…

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An Italian Palate Book Signing Schedule

…to Cover 11am-1pm Natchez, MS December 5 Martin Miazza 11:30am Gulfport, MS December 7 An Italian Palate Dual Demo 4pm Booneville, MS December 8 Winston County Library 2pm Louisville, MS…

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Travel Benefits

…Wyatt Waters and I are hosting. Travelling always involves surprises. I have grown to welcome those moments and embrace them as new moments of wonder. When I was a kid,…

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