Ellington

I saw this today, and I'm thankful that the evening news didn't begin with a report about a robbery or shooting. :)

For nearly 26 years the restaurant has been on Lakeland Drive. The owner says the new location will give him a chance to revamp his business and appeal to a broader customer base. The business will be in the 3000 Fondren building that's going up now. The development will also include office and retail space. Nick's Restaurant owner says he was attracted to the area because of a buzz surrounding the Fondren community. "You have a community within the city limits of Jackson that is tenaciously inspired. They've got their own identity. And I think everybody there works really hard to improve that identity," said owner Nick Apostle. Apostle plans to close the restaurant in December for the holidays and reopen in it's new location to make the transition easy for customers and employees.

The restaurant is supposed to be opening in Fondren in January.

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146144

Comment

Right. We Twittered this a week ago. It's great news! The Ledger reported it today as well.

Author

DonnaLadd

Date

2009-04-21T20:52:01-06:00

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146146

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WLBT teased it last night during prime-time programming by saying that a Jackson restaurant is moving. At first, I thought it was gonna be one that was moving to the suburbs, but I'm I'm glad that Nick's will stay in the city and be in, perhaps, an even better location.

Author

golden eagle

Date

2009-04-21T21:26:17-06:00

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146163

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Does anyone know what else will be in the 3000 Fondren building?

Author

LatashaWillis

Date

2009-04-22T09:34:53-06:00

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146167

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That is awesome! I'm kind of embarrassed to ask this, but what kind of restaurant is Nick's?

Author

Lady Havoc

Date

2009-04-22T09:55:34-06:00

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146170

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YAY! One of my all-time favorites. Lady, it's a bit pricy, but GOOD food. Classic dishes -- steaks, duck, pork tenderloin, fish, and delicious salads too. Perfect place for a special occasion. I can't wait to see the new spot.

Author

andi

Date

2009-04-22T11:08:28-06:00

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146173

Comment

I love Nicks. They have a faithful weekly customer in me. I work downtown and this is just perfect location.

Author

Tell it!

Date

2009-04-22T14:01:36-06:00

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146176

Comment

Thanks, andi. Maybe when the kids get older. :)

Author

Lady Havoc

Date

2009-04-22T14:56:39-06:00

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146185

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Nicks is nice i used to work there in high school when i was in culinary arts at cdc. Glad they didn't move to the burbs

Author

NewJackson

Date

2009-04-22T19:51:16-06:00

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146186

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Is this the same Nick Apostle that had Nick’s and Athena's restaurants in Greenville in the early 80's? The Nick's logo looks the same.

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BubbaT

Date

2009-04-22T20:03:58-06:00

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146188

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Hmm I don't know for sure Bubba, but it sounds like him!

Author

andi

Date

2009-04-22T20:09:11-06:00