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Susan Allen lives by a simple credo: “Life is too short to sweat the small stuff. Enjoy good food and good company.” Allen’s thriving business, Susan’s Sassy Sweets, is a testament to that philosophy. Located on Highway 90 in Waveland, the shop has been called one of the city’s best-kept secrets, but that secret is […]
It’s official — the Coast’s own Austin Sumrall is the Southern comfort cuisine champion. Sumrall, the acclaimed owner and chef of Biloxi’s White Pillars Restaurant and Lounge, emerged victorious on a recent episode of “Alex Vs. America,” a Food Network show that pits three brave and talented chefs per episode against Alex Guarnaschelli, a frequent […]
The founders of the Junction Grief Center don’t just sympathize with people who have experienced a loss — they understand them deeply. The center, located in Ocean Springs, opened after Katie Latch and Randi Page lost their husbands in 2021. Amber Carroll, the third member of the founding trio, learned that her son suffered from […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Hair and makeup: HD Hair and Makeup Venue: The Rack House Steaks & Spirits Having worked in restaurants and fast-food establishments since the age of 16, Jill Smith knows a bit about customer service and hospitality. As general manager of Rack House Steaks & Spirits, she strives to give every […]
By NaTonya Parish Starting my own business has been a lifestyle decision for me. Magnolia Diner’s successful momentum is a result of long-term consistency — simply showing up, putting in the work and trusting every part of the process. My path to entrepreneurship began before I’d even graduated from high school. My aspirations came with different labels, […]
Brooke O. Lewis co-founded The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint 21 years ago with her brother, Brad, and this iconic Ocean Springs eatery has since grown into a mecca for barbecue lovers. The siblings, along with their Shed team, have competed on the barbecue competition circuit nationally and won numerous awards, taking home the elite […]
