Gem List / 宝藏清单
A curated collection of local gems found around Clinton and the surrounding Mississippi area. From authentic food spots to trusted services, these are the good finds worth keeping in your basket.
这里是小宋用心整理的 Clinton 和密西西比周边地区的本地宝藏。从有味道的美食小店到可靠的实用服务，这些都是值得装进小篮子的美好发现。
Food & Drinks / 美食饮品
Family Fun / 亲子活动
Local Services / 本地服务
Health & Wellness / 医疗健康
Online Gems / 网络精选
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Name / 名称: Nagoya Japanese Cuisine Restaurant
Category / 分类: Food & Drinks / 美食饮品
Location / 地点: 111 Colony Crossing Way, Madison, MS 39110
Contact / 联系方式: (601) 856-5678
Short Note / 简短说明:
A family favorite Japanese restaurant in Madison with good sushi, hibachi options, friendly service, and reasonable prices. Try the Baked Salmon Roll, Yellowtail Neck Grill, and Nagoya Roll.
我们家很喜欢的日餐。寿司和 hibachi 都不错，服务友好，价格合理。推荐 Baked Salmon Roll、Yellowtail Neck Grill 和 Nagoya Roll。
Food & Drinks / 美食饮品
A curated directory of authentic local flavors and cozy spots.
值得收藏的本地地道风味与温馨聚点推荐。
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Name / 名称: Cups | An Espresso Café
Category / 分类: Food & Drinks / 美食饮品
Location / 地点: 101 W Main St, Clinton, MS 39056
Contact / 联系方式: (601) 924-4952
Short Note / 简短说明:
A warm neighborhood coffee shop for espresso drinks, tea, work, study, writing, and good conversations. When I was in college, many of my papers were written at Cups. If you enjoy having a little background sound while studying or writing — but not too much noise — Cups is a wonderful choice. The Clinton location is convenient for local families and students, and Cups also has other locations around the Jackson area.
一家温暖的本地咖啡店，适合喝 咖啡、工作、学习、写作，或者和朋友放松地聊天。我上大学的时候，很多文章都是在 Cups 写出来的。如果你喜欢在做作业或写作时有一点背景音，但又不想太吵，Cups 是一个很好的选择。Cups 有多家分店，但是最推荐位于Clinton的这家。
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Name / 名称: Yakiniku Korean & Japanese BBQ
Category / 分类: Food & Drinks / 美食饮品
Location / 地点: 275 Dogwood Blvd, Flowood, MS 39232
Contact / 联系方式: (769) 251-5225
Short Note / 简短说明:
A fun Korean and Japanese BBQ spot with a hot pot option, too. Yakiniku is great for people who enjoy grilling meat at the table, sharing hot pot, and having a more interactive meal with family or friends. It is a good choice for group meals, casual celebrations, and anyone craving Korean/Japanese-style BBQ or a warm hot pot experience.
一家有韩式/日式烤肉，也有火锅选择的餐厅，很适合家人朋友一起去。Yakiniku 可以在桌边自己烤肉，也可以吃火锅，整顿饭更有参与感。适合朋友聚会、家庭聚餐、小型庆祝，或者想吃烤肉和热乎乎火锅的时候。
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Name / 名称: The Boxcar Produce
Category / 分类: Local Produce & Farmers Market / 本地农产品
Location / 地点: 610 Springridge Rd, Clinton, MS 39056
Contact / 联系方式: (601) 260-5785
Short Note / 简短说明:
A year-round local farmers market in Clinton with fresh fruits and vegetables, local honey, eggs, dairy, meats, seafood, pantry staples, jams, baked goods, and seasonal plants. Their large tomatoes are some of the best I have ever bought — juicy, sweet, slightly tangy, and perfect for tomato-and-egg stir-fry. My four-year-old also especially loves their JonnyPops popsicles. A sweet local stop for fresh ingredients and small-town market charm.
Clinton 本地全年开放的农夫市场，有新鲜水果蔬菜、本地蜂蜜、鸡蛋、奶制品、肉类、海鲜、厨房常备食材、果酱、烘焙食品和季节性植物。他们家的大番茄是我买过的最好吃的番茄之一，酸甜多汁，非常适合做番茄炒蛋。我家四岁的小姑娘还特别喜欢他们家的 Jonny Pops 冰棒。这里很适合买新鲜食材，也很有小镇市场的温暖感。
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Name / 名称: The Mighty Crab
Category / 分类: Food & Drinks / 美食饮品
Location / 地点: 6380 Ridgewood Ct Dr Suite I, Jackson, MS 39211
Contact / 联系方式: (601) 991-3828
Short Note / 简短说明:
A casual Cajun-style seafood spot in Jackson known for fresh seafood and authentic, flavorful seasoning. Great for crab legs, shrimp, crawfish, green mussels, and seafood boils when you want a relaxed, hands-on meal.
Jackson 一家 Cajun 风味手抓海鲜店，海鲜新鲜，味道正宗。适合想吃蟹腿、虾、小龙虾、青口贝 和海鲜手抓餐的朋友们，轻松又有满足感。
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Category / 分类: Chinese Restaurant & Asian Supermarket /
中餐馆与亚洲超市
Location / 地点: 5465 Interstate 55 North Frontage Rd, Jackson, MS 39206
Contact / 联系方式: (601) 978-1865
Short Note / 简短说明:
A helpful local gem for both authentic Chinese dishes and Asian grocery shopping. The restaurant offers authentic Chinese food, and the supermarket carries many items Chinese families miss from home — snacks, Chinese vegetables such as Chinese lettuce, Shanghai bok choy, garlic chives, and enoki mushrooms, as well as fruits like lychee, longan, and durian. They also carry seafood options such as crawfish, oysters, crabs, and live fish. A great stop when you want a real Chinese meal or need ingredients for home cooking.
一个很实用的本地宝藏，既可以吃到比较地道的中餐，也可以买到很多华人家庭想念的亚洲食材。餐馆提供正宗中餐，超市里也有各种中国零食、中国蔬菜，比如油麦菜、上海青、韭菜、金针菇，还有荔枝、龙眼、榴莲等水果。他们也有海鲜选择，比如小龙虾、生蚝、螃蟹和活鱼。无论是想吃一顿真正的中餐，还是想买菜回家自己做饭，Mr. Chen’s 都很值得收藏。
Family Fun / 亲子时光
Directory of family-friendly activities and spots for local parents.
为本地家长整理的亲子活动的好去处。
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Name / 名称: Family Social Club
Category / 分类: Family Fun / 亲子时光
Location / 地点: 102 W Leake St, Clinton, MS 39056
Contact / 联系方式: (601) 446-3770
Short Note / 简短说明:
A sweet local spot for families with young children. Family Social Club offers open play, seasonal and family-friendly events, birthday party rentals, and party decoration services, making it a helpful place for both everyday playtime and special celebrations.
一个很适合有小朋友家庭的温馨空间。Family Social Club 提供 open play、季节性亲子活动、生日派对场地租赁和派对布置服务，既适合平时带孩子玩，也适合举办孩子的特别庆祝活动。
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Name / 名称: Fagan’s Produce and More
Category / 分类: Family Fun / 亲子时光
Location / 地点: 132 W Sowell Rd, Madison, MS 39110
Contact / 联系方式: (662) 836-4100
Short Note / 简短说明:
A lovely seasonal gem for U-pick strawberries and blackberries. It is the kind of simple, hands-on outing children often remember — sunshine, baskets, fresh berries, and a chance to see where food comes from. A good family stop when the berries are in season.
一个很可爱的季节性本地宝藏，可以体验草莓和黑莓采摘。一家人享受户外的阳光并且有让孩子亲手采摘、了解食物从哪里来的机会。浆果季节很适合全家一起去！
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Name / 名称: Kindermusik
Music & Movement Classes / 音乐启蒙与律动课程
Location / 地点: Cascades Clubhouse, 1052 Hampstead Blvd, Clinton, MS 39056
Contact / 联系方式: (601) 260-6285
Short Note / 简短说明: A warm music-and-movement program for young children, with classes designed for ages 0–7. Kindermusik Clinton is led by licensed Kindermusik educator Robin McCormick, who has been teaching the program in Clinton since 1996. Families often appreciate Kindermusik for its playful structure, music, movement, rhythm, stories, instruments, and parent-child connection.
一个温暖的儿童音乐启蒙与律动课程，适合 0–7 岁孩子。Kindermusik Clinton 由 Ms. Robin McCormick 带领，她从 1996 年就在 Clinton 开始教授 Kindermusik。很多家庭喜欢 Kindermusik，是因为它有系统、有互动，也结合音乐、律动、节奏、故事、乐器和亲子陪伴。
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Name / 名称: The Clinton Art House
Activity Type / 活动类型: Art Classes, Workshops & Creative Camps / 艺术课程、工作坊与创意营
Location / 地点: 308 Jefferson St., Clinton, MS
Website: www.luciaduque.com
A colorful local art studio led by Lucía Duque, a Spanish painter and mural artist based in Clinton. The Clinton Art House offers art classes, workshops, creative camps, and community-centered art experiences. A lovely local gem for children, teens, and families who want to explore art in a joyful, hands-on way.
由住在 Clinton 的西班牙画家和壁画艺术家 Lucía Duque 主理的本地艺术空间，提供艺术课程、工作坊、创意营和社区艺术体验。适合孩子、青少年和家庭用轻松、动手的方式探索艺术，是一个很可爱的本地宝藏。
Local Services / 本地服务
Recommended local services and community resources worth keeping in your basket.
值得收藏在小篮子里的本地服务与社区资源推荐。
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Name / 名称:
William HVACR & Maintenance LLC / 林师傅万能修理
Category / 分类: Local Services / 本地服务
Service Type / 服务类型: Home Repair & Maintenance; HVAC; Appliance Repair / 房屋维修、空调暖 通、电器维修
Owner / 负责人: Mr. William Lin / 林师傅
Location / 地点: Clinton / Jackson area, Mississippi
Contact / 联系方式: 601-506-7096
Short Note / 简短说明: Reliable local home repair, HVAC, and appliance repair service for families and small businesses. Mr. William Lin is responsive, reasonably priced, and speaks Mandarin Chinese, English, Cantonese, and Fuzhou Hua.
可靠的本地房屋维修、空调/HVAC 和电器维修服务，适合家庭和小生意业主。林师傅回应及时，价格合理，会说普通话、英语、广东话和福州话。
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Name / 名称: Torque Spec Auto
Category / 分类: Local Services / 本地服务
Service Type / 服务类型: Auto Repair & Maintenance / 汽车维修与保养
Owner / 负责人: Mr. Meng Yang
Location / 地点: 1030 Wholesale Row, Jackson, MS 39201
Contact / 联系方式: 601-519-1893
Short Note / 简短说明:
A reliable local auto repair and maintenance shop with approachable service, quality work, and reasonable pricing. Torque Spec Auto is our family’s go-to place for oil changes, regular maintenance, tire replacement, and auto repair. Mr. Meng Yang speaks Mandarin Chinese and English, which makes communication easier for Chinese-speaking families.
一家可靠的本地汽车维修与保养店，服务好，沟通方便，价格合理。Torque Spec Auto 是我们家固定去的修车和保养店，适合换机油、日常保养、换轮胎和汽车维修。负责人 Meng Yang 会说普通话和英语，对华人家庭来说沟通更方便安心。
Health & Wellness / 医疗健康
Wellness and health-related local gems worth keeping in your basket.
值得收藏的本地医疗健康与身心调理资源。
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Name / 名称: Club Pilates Renaissance / 普拉提课程
Category / 分类: Health & Wellness / 医疗健康
Location / 地点: 1000 Highland Colony Pkwy Ste. 6005, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Contact / 联系方式: (601) 427-5124
Short Note / 简短说明: A welcoming Reformer Pilates studio in Ridgeland with 50-minute classes at different levels. Great for stretching, breathing, gentle strength-building, and regular movement without the pressure of a traditional gym. Helpful for moms, too — if a child gets sick and you need to change plans, you can call the studio to ask about rescheduling or keeping your class credit.
一家温和友好的练习普拉提的地方。每次50分钟，有不同程度可以选择。适合舒展身体、放松呼吸、慢慢提升核心力量。适合那些不喜欢传统健身房或高强度运动的人但是想要锻炼身体的人。对妈妈们也很友好——如果孩子临时生病需要改时间，可以打电话询问是否能调整课程或保留课时。
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Name / 名称: Parks Family Dentistry
Service Type / 服务类型: Family Dentistry / 家庭牙医
Location / 地点: 47 W Lakeview Dr, Clinton, MS 39056
Contact / 联系方式: (601) 924-7441
Short Note / 简短说明: A kind and trusted family dentistry practice with friendly staff. I first met Dr. Parks as a college student when he volunteered at Mission First Clinic and helped treat my dental condition for free when I could not afford a root canal. More than a decade later, he is still our family dentist.
这是一家具有温暖可靠的家庭牙医诊所。我大学时第一次认识 Dr. Parks，当时他在 Mission First Clinic 做志愿服务，并在我无力支付 root canal 费用时免费帮我治疗。十多年过去了，他现在仍然是我们家的牙医。
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Name / 名称: Children’s Medical Group in Clinton
Service Type / 服务类型: Pediatric Care / 儿科
Location / 地点: 539-C Hwy 80 W, Clinton, MS 39056
Contact / 联系方式: (601) 362-8776
Short Note / 简短说明: A trusted pediatric clinic with a convenient Clinton location and other offices in Jackson, Madison, and Richland. The Jackson office also offers after-hours care by appointment, which can be a real comfort when kids get sick outside regular office hours. At the Clinton clinic, we really like Dr. Shepherd. She does not spend a lot of time on small talk, but she is efficient, patient, and attentive. I also appreciate that we usually do not have to wait long for appointments — something every busy parent can be thankful for.
一家值得信赖的儿科诊所，除了Clinton，另外在 Jackson、Madison 和 Richland 也有诊所。Jackson 诊所还提供预约制 after-hours care；孩子如果在正常上班时间之外生病，对父母来说会安心很多。Clinton诊所的 Dr. Shepherd 很好。她不是特别会寒暄很多的人，但非常高效、有耐心，也很细心。你一般能在预约时间10分钟之内见到她，这一点对忙碌的家长来说真的很重要。
Name / 名称: Sprouted Heart Acupuncture & Wellness
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Service Type / 服务类型: Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Fertility Support / 针灸、中草药、备孕支持
Location / 地点: 132 Riverview Dr B, Flowood, MS 39232
Contact / 联系方式: (601) 487-1614
Short Note / 简短说明: A thoughtful acupuncture and wellness clinic in Flowood, especially helpful for fertility, reproductive health, and whole-person wellness support. Jerusha DeGroote, LAc, is Mississippi’s first licensed acupuncturist. This recommendation is personal to me: I was once her patient during my infertility journey, and with her help, I now have two beautiful children.
一家很有温度的针灸与健康诊所，特别适合关注备孕、生殖健康和整体身心调理的人。Jerusha DeGroote Stephens是密西西比第一位有执照的针灸师。这个推荐对我来说很个人化：我曾经也经历生育的困难；在她的帮助下，我如今有了两个可爱的孩子。
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Name / 名称: Nix Pediatric Dentistry
Service Type / 服务类型: Pediatric Dentistry / 儿童牙医
Location / 地点: 539 Hwy 80 W Suite A, Clinton, MS 39056
Contact / 联系方式: (601) 924-4900
Short Note / 简短说明: A warm and child-friendly pediatric dentistry practice that makes dental visits feel special instead of scary. My four-year-old loves visiting Dr. Nix. She always makes children feel welcomed with a big smile and a hug. After my daughter’s crown visit, she even received a sugar-free popsicle — and honestly, what kid wouldn’t love that? For families looking for a gentle and caring dental experience for young children, Nix Pediatric Dentistry is a sweet local gem.
一家温暖、适合孩子的儿童牙医诊所，让看牙不再那么可怕，反而像一次特别的经历。我四岁的女儿很喜欢Dr. Nix。她总是用大大的笑容和拥抱欢迎孩子，让小朋友觉得自己很特别。我女儿做完 crown 之后，还拿到了一根无糖冰棒——哪个小朋友会不喜欢呢？如果家长想给孩子找一个温柔、有爱心、让孩子不害怕看牙的儿童牙医，Nix Pediatric Dentistry 是一个很值得收藏的本地宝藏。
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Name / 名称: Magnolia Dermatology
Service Type / 服务类型: Dermatology / 皮肤科
Location / 地点: 815 US-80, Clinton, MS 39056
Contact / 联系方式: (601) 910-3004
Short Note / 简短说明: A convenient Clinton dermatology clinic for skin checks, acne, eczema, rashes, and general skin concerns. Dr. Ashton Davis is a board-certified dermatologist at the Clinton clinic and provides pediatric, general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. A helpful local option for families who want skin care close to home.
Clinton 本地方便的皮肤科诊所，适合皮肤检查、痤疮、湿疹、皮疹和日常皮肤问题。Dr. Ashton Davis 是 Clinton 诊所一位拥有专科认证的皮肤科医生，提供儿童、普通、外科和美容皮肤科护理。对想就近看皮肤科的家庭来说，是一个实用选择。
Online Gems / 线上宝藏
Online favorites our family truly uses — for easier meals, better play, and more peaceful everyday routines.
我们家真实使用的网络好物——让吃饭更省心，玩耍更有意义，日常生活更轻松。
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Type / 类型: Stage-Based Learning Toys / 分龄益智玩具
Website / 网站: www.lovevery.com
Short Note / 简短说明:
A thoughtful stage-based toy subscription our family has used since my oldest was a baby. She is now four, and we have had all the Play Kits from age 0. She has loved the puzzles, problem-solving toys, and real-life pretend play items — especially things like the child-sized mop and little kitchen pieces. Lovevery is a good fit for parents who want fewer random toys and more intentional, age-appropriate play at home.
一个我们家从老大 0 岁就开始使用的分龄益智玩具品牌。她现在 4 岁了，我们几乎用了从 0 岁开始的所有 Play Kits。她很喜欢里面各种益智 puzzle、解决问题类玩具，还有贴近日常生活的 pretend play 小物，比如儿童拖把和小厨房配件。Lovevery 很适合想少买杂乱玩具、希望在家有更有目的性、符合年龄发展游戏的父母。
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Type / 类型: Baby, Toddler & Kids Meal Delivery / 婴幼儿与儿童餐食配送
Website / 网站: www.littlespoon.com
Short Note / 简短说明:
A convenient meal delivery option our family uses for little kids. What I appreciate most is not only the convenience, but also the organic ingredients and balanced nutrition. For busy moms, Little Spoon can make mealtime much easier because the meals are ready to serve, thoughtfully portioned, and designed with children’s nutrition in mind.
一个我们家自用的婴幼儿和儿童餐食配送品牌。它最大的优点不只是方便，更是使用有机食材，营养搭配也比较均衡。对忙碌的妈妈来说，Little Spoon 很省心，因为餐食准备简单，分量适合孩子，也比较注重儿童营养。
Know a local gem worth sharing? / 你知道值得分享的本地宝藏吗？
Have a local find to share? I’d love to hear about it! Please send me your recommendation.
I personally review submissions before featuring anything on Song’s Little Basket.
你有本地好吃、好玩、好用的推荐吗？欢迎分享给小宋！所有推荐都会由我亲自查看和整理，不会自动发布。
Submissions are reviewed by Song and only selected gems will be added. 所有提交的内容都会由小宋审核，仅选中的宝藏会被加入清单。