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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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’ve been craving real-deal Nashville hot chicken on the Coast, consider this your official new hot spot alert. Rip’n Hot Chicken now serves this Music City staple in downtown Biloxi, behind Ground Zero Blues Club. After one visit, I can confidently say this is not your average fried-chicken joint. WHAT WE ORDERED (AND LOVED): […]
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There’s a moment when you walk into CRAVE Food Hall that you realize this isn’t just another place to eat; it’s a place to linger. Located inside OS1515 Downtown on Government Street, CRAVE feels like a natural extension of downtown Ocean Springs itself — creative, communal and quietly confident. It’s the kind of space where […]
Photos courtesy of Alexa Cutrer Walk into Power of the Almond, and you’ll catch the aroma of caramel and chocolate first — then the sight of poundcakes, brownies, bars and biscuits that look almost too decadent to be keto, gluten free and sugar free. It feels a little like a magic trick. And for many […]
