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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Formerly known as Nezaty’s Cafe, Layla’s reopened last August with a new name and a new location on Pass Road in Gulfport. While Layla’s continues the strong tradition of Nezaty’s, says owner Linsey O’Keefe, the restaurant also has made some tweaks. “Our menu may look similar, but there have been quite a few new items […]
