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 […]
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 […]
