An extensive menu of appetizers, salads, pizza, pasta, and main course dishes are features at this popular Italian restaurant. Try the duck and sausage pasta, which is made with smoked duck and Italian sausage tossed in white wine and garlic butter and served over angel hair pasta. The pizzas are topped with a variety of specialty ingredients. Sample a pizza made with smoked chicken, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, and roasted garlic.

An innovative menu of bagel sandwich meals makes this café a lunchtime favorite. Flavored bagels such as mozzarella focaccia or sun-dried tomato with freshly made cream cheeses (chive, spinach, tomato pesto or, pepper cheddar) and topped with meat, smoked salmon, and veggies make a superb sandwich. The menu also includes soups, salads, hot sandwiches, and several sides.

Contrary to its name, this casual café features a simple, diner-style decor and a classic Southern menu at ultra reasonable prices. Situated in the heart of Jackson, this local favorite has been a local tradition for more than 50 years. Lunch specialties include Southern-style vegetables, homemade dinner rolls, and fried chicken. The lunch line often spills out the door, so show up early. Reservations are not accepted.

This popular downtown Greek restaurant is owned and operated by a father-son team and is a favorite of the locals. The $5.50 lunch special changes daily and includes your choice of two meats, two vegetables, and bread. The menu also features steak, seafood and lobster entrees.

Williamsburg decor defines the comfortable ambience of this New York-style deli. The menu features homemade soups, salads, and triple-decker, gourmet and "olde" standby sandwiches, along with a delicious selection of desserts and pastries. Try the "Williamsburg," which is made with ham and Swiss and served on an old-fashioned batter bread. A quaint gift shop sells specialty gourmet items.