PASS CHRISTIAN Restaurateur Jourdan Nicaud is taking over Wolfe’s Gulf Coast Grill which closed recently. Nicaud will open his Bacchus on the Beach around Jan. 16.

Renovations on the Scenic Drive restaurant overlooking the harbor will begin after the first of the year. The deck area will become a Margarita and oyster bar.

Nicaud said the menu will be similar to Bacchus Food & Drink in Gulfport “but have more of a beach-style cuisine with tons of seafood including lobster dishes. We’re excited.” he said. “One of my hopes and dreams was to come to the Pass.”

The young Pass Christian native – he’s 23 – also owns Flying Jalapeno in Gulfport.

Nicaud said he’s hiring for the new restaurant now.

Bacchus on the Beach will be open for lunch and dinner Thursday through Monday.

Chef Thomas Wolfe and a partner opened Wolfe’s a couple of years ago in the former French Charley’s Coastal Wine Bar location. Wolfe had worked in some of New Orleans’ top restaurants, including Emeril’s and Mr. B’s.

A Dec. 5 note on Wolfe’s Twitter account says, “After two years in Pass Christian, we have regrettably decided to close Wolfe’s Gulf Coast Grill.”

Now you know!