Awards & Accolades

Mangia Bene, Inc.

  • Best Locally Owned Business – Jackson Free Press
  • Novia Spirit of Diversity Award
  • Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce Super Achiever Award

BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar

  • Wine Spectator Award of Excellence – awarded every year to BRAVO! from 1997 – 2009
  • Restaurant of the Year – Jackson Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (5 years)
  • Best Wine Selection – Jackson Free Press
  • Best Bloody Mary – Delta Magazine
  • Best Place to Meet for Drinks – Delta Magazine
  • Best Happy Hour – Jackson Free Press
  • Best Date Restaurant – Parents & Kid’s Magazine
  • Best Red Beans & Rice – Community Stewpot Red Beans & Rice Festival

Broad Street Baking Company & Café

  • Best Sandwich – Jackson Free Press
  • Best Place to Go for Carbs – Jackson Free Press
  • Best Bread – Jackson Free Press
  • Best Lunch Spot – Jackson Free Press
  • Best Bakery – Jackson Free Press
  • Best Lunch Spot – Mississippi Magazine
  • Best Breakfast – Mississippi Magazine
  • Best Breakfast – Delta Magazine
  • Golden Cup Award – Specialty Coffee Association of American
  • Best Bread & Bakery – Mississippi Magazine
  • Best Entrée – Jackson Zoo Zooparty

Sal & Mookie’s New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint

  • Best New Restaurant - Jackson Free Press
  • Best Restaurant – Mississippi Magazine
  • Restaurant of the Year – Jackson Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
  • Best Pizza – Jackson Free Press
  • Best Kid’s Menu – Jackson Free Press
  • Best Ice Cream – Jackson Free Press
  • Best Place for Kids – Parent’s & Kid’s Magazine
  • Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant – Mississippi Magazine
  • Best New York Style Pizza  - Delta Magazine

Dan Blumenthal, Chef/Owner

  • Best Chef – Jackson Free Press – Dan Blumenthal
  • Chevalier, L’Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Degustateurs – Dan Blumenthal
  • Star Chef – March of Dimes – Dan Blumenthal
  • Chef in the City – Simon Sharp Fund – Dan Blumenthal

Jeff Good Managing Partner/Owner

  • Mississippi Hospitality and Restaurant Association Restaurateur of the Year – Jeff Good
  • Mississippi Business Journal Top 40 under 40 Business Award – Jeff Good
  • Goodwill Industries Volunteer Honoree Award – Jeff Good
  • Leadership Jackson Dedicated Service Award – Jeff Good
  • Friend of Jackson Tourism Award – Jackson Convention & Visitor’s Bureau – Jeff Good (3 years)
  • Corporate Star Award – Southern Christian Services for Children & Youth – Jeff Good