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Located on West Mobile Street in Florence is Jack’s Place Bistro. At first it seems like your classic Southern
lunch visit, the special was a double decker club, so I jumped on it. The club was loaded with ham, bacon, fresh salad greens and tomatoes. Jenni enjoyed a Cuban sandwich, which was the perfect balance
of flavors.
Don’t forget to ask your server what
Jack has up his sleeve for dessert. It changes daily, and we got lucky with homemade car- rot cake. This Southern girl and dessert con- noisseur wants to go on record that Jack’s carrot cake was the best she has ever eaten. Each bite was filled with deliciousness. I think I even shed a tear when I realized I had taken the last bite. It was that good.
The decor lets the food be the star. It’s simple and classic, and celebrates Jack’s
career
in Hol- lywood with movie posters and art- work. Jack’s Place Bistro needs tobeon your din-
ing itinerary when visiting Florence, Alabama. Your tastebuds will thank you for the food and Florence will thank you for dining local.
bistro, but owner Jack White is something special.
He has
spent most
of his culi-
nary career
working
as a food
stylist for
over 100
major motion pictures and TV shows, some of which are pictured around the page.
He still takes on some projects, but
now the Florence area gets to enjoy his mod-
ern take on classic Southern dishes.
The menu is filled with mouth-watering
dishes from the pork rind basket, homemade
mac and cheese with bacon, to a grilled bonelesss pork chop with a delicious maple mustard glaze. The menu also offers several flat breads that are sure to tickle your tastebuds.
Jack also offers daily specials. The day of our