From the Editor

ON THE COVER

Oxford Gourmet

Oxford Chef Jon Myrick, offers cooking classes at Oxford Gourmet. Photo by Bruce Newman Design by Connor Martin-Lively TThis is the FOOD issue of Oxford Magazine where we celebrate the variety, quality and the places we dine in Oxford. We dedicate this issue to all the essential food and restaurant workers who weathered the past year’s pandemic shut downs and limited capacity. We appreciate your dedication and perseverance to preserve the food culture that Oxford enjoys. Also new this issue is the introduction of The Oxford Food Trail. We all know that Oxford is a Foodies delight, and the Oxford Food Trail showcases great spots that you may know and some new places to discover. The Oxford Food Trail profi les of the most iconic restaurants and eateries in Oxford. This is more than just Oxford Magazine feature, but also will be online at www. oxfordfoodtrail.com to help point visitors from the outside to make stops along the Oxford Food Trail as they discover what is special to eat here. Plus, this issue we feature gourmet food available at the new Johnston’s Creamery, LB Meats, Chickory Market and R&R Cookies. And you get a sneak-peak at the largest outdoor restaurant to open in Oxford, Lamar Yard with a grove like experience every day. This is the fi rst month in a year that the Events Guide and the Spotted Gallery feels back to normal. You will fi nd the things to do on the Guide and several past event photo galleries from the Oxford Film Fest, Food Truck Rodeo and Night Market. Get out and eat!

Rebecca Alexander Publisher

rebecca.alexander@oxfordeagle.com

MAY 15

Destination Oxford Car Show

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Destination Oxford Cruise & Car Show will be pulling back into the downtown Oxford Square on May 15, 2021. Cars will be displayed in several lots around the north side of the Square. Free event.

MAY 28 – 29

World Championship Old Time Piano Playing Contest and Festival – Virtual

A decision has been made to postpone the Junior, Regular & Senior Division Contests until May, 2022. It is simply not feasible to hold these events given the present health pandemic. The University of Mississippi safety protocols prohibit a live audience at this time. The Contest personnel have agreed to host a virtual New Rag Contest under modified rules on Memorial Day weekend, 2021 in addition to a noncompetitive Junior Showcase for those competitors ages 17-and-under. http:// oldtimepianocontest.com/

POP UP OXFORD: ART VENDORS ON THE SQUARE May 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

TUNES AROUND TOWN May 1 | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free, outdoors, various locations

OLE MISS BASEBALL VS. SOUTH CAROLINA Swayze Field May 1 | 6 p.m.

OLE MISS BASEBALL VS. SOUTH CAROLINA Swayze Field May 2 | 12 p.m.

OLE MISS BASEBALL VS. ARKANSAS STATE Swayze Field May 4 | 6:30 p.m.

GOOD NIGHT MARKET Old Armory – Arts, Crafts other vendors May 7 | 5:00 p.m.

THE DRIVE INN THE WEDDING SINGER AND 50 FIRST DATES May 7 | 7 p.m. and 9:30 p/m/

POP UP OXFORD ART VENDORS ON THE SQUARE May 8 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

TUNES AROUND TOWN May 8 | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

OLE MISS BASEBALL VS. LITTLE ROCK May 11 | 6:30 p.m.

HISTORIC DOUBLE DECKER BUS TOURS May 14 | 3 p.m. & 4 p.m.

OLE MISS BASEBALL VS. VANDERBILT Swayze Field May 14 | 6 p.m.

VELVET DITCH GRAN FONDO BIKE RIDE May 15