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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The philosophy of Starfish Café’ is to treat people with respect dignity and honesty – all while serving them delicious, nourishing and locally sourced fare. The Bay St. Louis restaurant, which Di and Zac Fillhart founded in 2013, focuses on a clean, farm-to-table menu. Each plate or bowl is handcrafted fresh when ordered, according to […]
Pepe’s opened its doors under the name El Bosque just three months after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The restaurant’s focus was on creating a family atmosphere where guests could enjoy a blend of authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine. The memories of those first years have stayed with Estanislao “Pepe” Perez and his daughter, Lilian Perez, […]
