So if your food bucket list has room for a little Southern detour, Mississippi has a few additions you’re going to want to make. Fried chicken with a perfectly crispy crust sits next to BBQ ribs that practically fall apart on contact. Fried chicken and fried pork chop plates are among the most popular choices, delivering that satisfying crunch and juicy interior that defines great Southern frying. Catfish plates bring a Delta-inspired touch to the Tupelo menu, connecting Aunt B’s to the broader Mississippi food tradition. McElroy’s Harbor House is the perfect final stop on a Mississippi food tour, wrapping up the journey with Gulf breezes, stunning views, and plates of seafood that remind you exactly why Mississippi belongs on every serious food lover’s bucket list.