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The Palette Cafe by Viking
The History of the Palette Café
Formerly known as The Palette and located in MMA’s former home in the Mississippi Arts Center, the restaurant originally opened September 11, 1979. A modest lunch was available Tuesday through Friday and was served by volunteer waitresses. The original Palette Planning Committee members included Mrs. Richard L. Redmont, Mrs. Wilbur H. Knight, Mrs. Robert M. Hearin, Mrs. Battle M. Barksdale, Mrs. Gerald Ross Pascal, and Mrs. Noel C. Womack, Jr., all of whom faithfully waitressed for many years. The idea to name the restaurant “The Palette” originated when Mrs. Redmont presented then Palette Manager Tay Broad a set of small multi-colored paper palettes on which to print the menus. Since the restaurant’s inception, literally hundreds of individuals have served as waitresses and cashiers, or have provided background piano music.
The Palette Café by Viking
MMA Executive Chef Emily Hines, also Food Editor of Mississippi Magazine, has created a modern café menu with a Southern flair that is guaranteed to please even the most discriminating palates. Combining fresh, local ingredients with French, Italian, Mexican and Thai influences, Hines offers a selection of soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and so much more that will bring customers to The Palette Café by Viking again and again. Hines plans to offer daily special selections, as well as breakfast breads, snacks, cup cakes and other enticing treats for Museum visitors.
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The Palette Cafe by Viking Menu
The following menu is for cafe dine-in and carry out service only. For group lunches, boxed lunches, and catering services, please call the Museum at 601.960.1515.
FRESH SALADS
FRIED CHICKEN SALAD with BUTTERMILK-LIME DRESSING
Hearts of Romaine lettuce topped with tender fried chicken strips, tomatoes, sweet Vidalia onion and crispy cornbread croutons and tangy Buttermilk-Lime Dressing
$6.75
SMOKED TURKEY, PECAN AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
with HONEY-TABASCO DRESSING
Assorted greens with shredded smoked turkey, crumbled blue cheese and toasted pecans and cucumbers tossed in spicy-sweet vinaigrette
$6.75
CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD
Romaine lettuce, creamy Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and crispy roasted garlic croutons
$5.75 (Add grilled chicken $6.75)
CAFÉ SANDWICHES AND WRAPS
HEARTY COBB SANDWICH
Roasted turkey or chicken, crisp bacon, sliced avocado, crumbled blue cheese, lettuce and cucumber.
$6.75
GRILLED CHICKEN CAESAR
Toasted sourdough bread with creamy Caesar dressing, grilled chicken, shaved parmesan and crisp Romaine lettuce
$6.75
ROASTED TURKEY CLUB
Roasted turkey breast, smoked bacon, fresh spinach leaves, slices of Swiss cheese and Basil mayonnaise on toasted Foccacia bread
$6.75
GRILLED CHICKEN AND COMEBACK SANDWICH
Tender grilled chicken, caramelized onions, bacon and crisp romaine lettuce are topped with spicy comeback sauce
$6.75
CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES, GRAPES AND SPICY PECANS
Sweet and salty chicken salad with lots of texture and taste
$6.75
ROASTED VEGETABLES SANDWICH
Roasted red and yellow peppers, portabella mushrooms,
tomatoes and zucchini and topped with basil mayonnaise and lettuce
$6.75
SOUPS
Ask for our Soup of the Day
*Add a cup of soup to any salad or sandwich - $2.00
CAFÉ FOR KIDS
PIGS IN A BLANKET
Little hot-dogs baked in puff pasty until golden. Served with chips and mustard
$3.00
HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH
Classic deli-sliced black forest ham and mild Swiss cheese on white or wheat bread.
Served with chips
$3.00
PB and J
Classic peanut butter and grape jelly on white or wheat bread. Served with chips
$3.00
CAFÉ KIDS CRUDITE’S
Bite size treats for the kids
Celery stuffed with pimento cheese, apple slices with peanut butter, cheddar cheese and grape skewers, and carrots and cucumbers with ranch dressing
$3.00
The Palette Café by Viking also offers a daily selection of breakfast breads, muffins, scones and cinnamon rolls, as well as chips, deserts, candy bars, soft drinks, juices and Starbucks Coffee Drinks.
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