Bonfire Restaurant was inspired by owner Deneka Alexander’s grandmother, who once had a restaurant on the western side of Jamaica. Alexander recalls nightly bonfires on the beach, where tourists and locals alike would enjoy entertainment and delicious food. “Years later, the memories still live on with her grandchildren,” Alexander says, “so we decided to use […]
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 […]
“I am so stressed!!” Does that sound like you? The pressures of work, family obligations and other responsibilities affects us all. I hear about it often, and yes, I get stressed out a lot, too. We all do. No matter the cause, the effect of stress is the same. Physically, you may become short of […]
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 […]
Spring is here on the Gulf Coast, and I’m honestly loving it! Beautiful weather equals colorful fashion, and that’s something I’m here for. As we dive into trends, let’s start with florals. We all remember Miranda Priestly from “The Devil Wears Prada” sneering, “Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.” But in this case, it’s kind of true. […]
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 […]
