Founded by Joshua Lord and opened in September 2019, Blue Dog Bistro reflects Lord and his wife, Amber’s, love of great food and the blue Staffordshire terrier dog breed. The restaurant’s name honors the couple’s beloved dog Blue Bell, who lost her battle with brain cancer after eight months. As founders of the first keto- […]
Shortly after separating from the U.S. Navy, Stefanie Jantz realized her lifelong dream of opening a bakery. A good friend suggested a bagel shop, as none were established in the area at the time. “I started to experiment with recipes, learn the process, and understand the tradition of a bagel,” Jantz says. “However, mine are […]
Juan Maldonado came to the U.S. in 1988 as a 14-year-old and quickly learned the ropes of the restaurant industry by working in his cousin’s restaurant. He went on to launch his first restaurant in Baton Rouge and envisioned opening a Mexican restaurant by the beach. That was when the idea for the first Juan […]
After 20-plus years in fine dining and bistros in South Florida, Executive Chef Joseph Castoro moved to Bay St. Louis to help run the family marina. Knowing that the marina business is busiest in the summer, he devised a small weekend menu for the season consisting of smash burgers and hand-cut fries. In 2014, he […]
Mark your calendars! Summer will be here before we know it, and camps for youth of all ages are already on the schedule. Reserve your spot in the following camps, which promise a plethora of fun activities for your kiddos: The University of Southern Mississippi – Marine Education Center Summer Camps 101 Sweet Bay […]
LACEY SMITH is an entrepreneur specializing in online personal training and coaching. Prior to starting her own business, she began a career as a registered nurse. Her love and passion for helping others made it easy to transition from working in the ICU into this new career path. In addition to health and wellness, she […]
Here, we speak with LaWanda Jones, senior development manager with the American Cancer Society, about the second annual Shuck Cancer event that will take place on Thursday, April 28, in downtown Gulfport at Fishbone Alley. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OR MISSION OF SHUCK CANCER GULF COAST? Shuck Cancer Gulf Coast is a fundraising event […]
The award-winning and critically acclaimed White Pillars Restaurant and Lounge showcases some of Mississippi’s finest artisans and farmers in everything from its dishes to its decor. “We strive for every detail of your White Pillars dining experience to have meaning and sentimentality,” says chef and owner Austin Sumrall. “We pride ourselves on celebrating not only […]
By Jenni Murray I can hear the birds chirping. I can see the flowers blooming and feel the weather warming. And my calendar is getting so full, I fear it may combust. It’s as if the whole world is beckoning us to sit outside and take in the splendor that only spring can offer, yet […]
According to owner Carolyn Barnes Philan, this daiquiri and frozen yogurt shop in Pass Christian’s Sazerac Square was meant to be. She had always wanted to open a business in her hometown and now is living her retirement dream alongside her husband, Chauncey Philan, and niece, Meghan Bailey. The business opened in March of 2019, […]
