Top 10 Aron Johnson

Johnson has lived in the Jackson metro for the last 18 years. As someone who enjoys sampling unique food establishments and attending art-centric events, he is happy to see that Jackson has no shortages of either option and that those areas seem to be continually growing in the city through the years.

1. Swell-O-Phonic (2906 N. State St., Suite 103, 601-981-3547, chane.com)

I personally patron this store for its diverse selection of shoes and graphic tees.

2. The Bean (2914 N. State St., 769-572- 5752, facebook.com/thebeanjxn)

This shop serves great coffee in a neat and historic building.

3. OffBeat (151 Wesley Ave., 601-376- 9404, offbeatjxn.com)

OffBeat is an excellent place for local art pieces and vinyl records.

4. The Game Store (Flowood Antique Flea Market, 1325 Flowood Drive, Flowood, 601-953-5914, flowoodantiquefleamarket.

com) The vendor likely has the largest selection of classic consoles and video games in the metro area, that I’ve seen anyway.

5. Fenian’s Pub (901 E. Fortification St., 601-948-0055, fenianspub.com)

I have frequented this pub for the food, beer and weekly open mic many a time.

6. Ole Tavern (416 George St., 601-960- 2700, oletavern.com)

Ole Tavern is always my suggestion when asked for the best club in the area.

7. The Warp Zone (393 Crossgates Blvd., Suite C, Brandon; 601-706-4764; facebook.com/TheWarpZoneArcade)

The owner is a true lover of video games, and the arcade has a tasteful gaming selection.

8. Cerami’s Italian Restaurant (5417 Lakeland Drive, Suite I, Flowood; 601-919- 2829; ceramisitalian.com)

From my experience, Cerami’s has some of the best and most authentic Italian food in the area.

9. The Jungle Exotic Pets (1998 Highway 49, Florence, 601-933-0299, facebook. com)

This pet store possesses an impressive assortment of exotic pets and a staff with the expertise to help customers with specific questions.

10. Sal and Mookie’s (565 Taylor St., 601- 368-1919, salandmookies.com)

In addition to a great atmosphere, Sal and Mookie’s creates my favorite pizza in the metro.