Order up: 2 new restaurants

Here’s the scoop on two new restaurants in the area: Doña Blanca’s at 14451 Dedeaux Road in Gulfport serves Tacos Hondureños, heuvos rebueltos (scrambled eggs), camarones al Aijo ( garlic shrimp, rice, French fries), Chuleta frita (pork chop, rice, cabbage, french fries) and more, according to the state Health Department’s notes. Blanca Auceda is the…

MDEQ issues water contact advisories for beaches in Bay, Long Beach

JACKSON – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued water contact advisories Saturday for sampling stations in Hancock County and Harrison County. These segments of beach are not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in these areas. MDEQ is working closely with…

Another new bar & grill: the trend continues

El Nopal Mexican Bar & Grill at 5130 Beatline Road Unit B in Long Beach has the state Health Department’s approval to open. Here’s a look at the menu: Enchilada, chalupa, taco salad, wings, nachos, fajitas, camarones rellenos, fish tacos, quesadilla, vegetarian taco salad, vegetarian fajitas, tortas, churros, sopapilla and mixed specialty drinks. Francisco Castillo…