Alexa Cutrer is the owner of Gather Gulf Coast, where she works to empower women-owned small businesses through collaboration on pop-up community events. Follow along on Instagram @gathergulfocast.
Story and photos by Alexa Cutrer Italian food is usually a dinner decision. Eataliano disagrees. The new restaurant on Howard Avenue opens at 6:30 a.m. with coffee and fresh pastries, then continues through lunch and dinner. We arrived for lunch and did not hold back: calamari, burrata salad, chicken piccata, chicken Parmesan and tiramisu. Breakfast […]
Story and photos courtesy of Alexa Cutrer October on the Coast rarely arrives with crisp air on cue. More often, it looks like sunscreen at the pumpkin patch, classic cars along Highway 90 and Halloween desserts enjoyed in air-conditioned spaces. Whether you’re a Coast newbie or a local looking for something fresh, here are some […]
Photos by Alexa Cutrer There’s a baby boom happening in my life right now. I don’t know if everybody took a sip out of my drink while I was pregnant or what, but it seems like everyone I know and love either just had a baby or is about to welcome a new little addition. […]
In French, maringouin means mosquito. It is an unusual name for a restaurant, but for this new Ocean Springs dining destination, it fits. There is a buzz surrounding Maringouin, and after one meal, I understood why. Tucked inside The Roost hotel on Porter Avenue, Maringouin is beautiful before you ever take a bite. A mosquito […]
Photos by Savvy Snapshots Photo + Films If you know me, you know I love a good celebration. Birthdays, weddings, holidays — if there’s a reason to gather people together, I’m all in. So, when I became a mom, I already knew birthday parties would be one of my favorite parts of parenthood. We recently […]
Story and photos by Alexa Cutrer One of my favorite things about watching downtown Gulfport evolve is seeing historic spaces find new life. The Downtowner is a perfect example, transforming one of the city’s most beloved landmarks into a restaurant that honors Gulfport’s past. From the historic building to the walls filled with local memories, […]
Photo by Alexa Cutrer. Sign by Wood & Wine Design Co. Back-to-school season in the South starts offensively early. While the rest of the country is still soaking up summer, Gulf Coast parents already are buying school supplies, completing forms and trying to get everyone back on a schedule before school starts in late July […]
Photos courtesy of Alexa Cutrer When a new restaurant opens, I usually try to wait a few months before visiting to give the team time to work out the kinks. I didn’t do that with Neighbors Tap & Table; I was too excited. On a Thursday afternoon, three girlfriends and I headed to downtown Gulfport […]
There was a time when restoration meant stepping away. When I was young and single, it looked like a solo vacation. After I got married, it looked like a couples massage. Once we had our first child, it was a long bubble bath at the end of the day. But now that we have a […]
Photos courtesy of Alexa Cutrer There are some places you visit for a reliably delicious lunch, and there are some places you visit because they make an ordinary afternoon feel like an occasion. St. James Cheese Company in Pass Christian is both. Located inside the beautiful new Pass Bungalows resort, St. James Cheese Company brings […]
