Shrimp season opens next week

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2015-2016 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 3. All boats engaged in catching or transporting shrimp from Mississippi waters must be licensed or permitted by the MDMR before beginning operations. Recreational and commercial shrimp season north of…

Catering heats up in OS

Three new Health Department approvals for restaurants in Ocean Springs. Looks like the catering business is heating up over there: Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is now open at 3098 Bienville Blvd. to cook up chicken tenders and sides. Murky Waters Catering is open at 1212 Government St. to serve weddings, company events and family gatherings.…

Boiled seafood: An order we can’t refuse

Here’s the scoop on a new place for seafood (without comments on the name): Mudbug Mafia, located at 6905 N. Washington Ave. in Ocean Springs, has the state Health Department’s approval to open. Owner Pat Taranto says the menu will feature what’s in season. That means boiled crawfish, shrimp and crabs, with the accompanying potatoes…

New restaurants, locations & menus

Here’s the latest on restaurant openings/moves/etc. from the folks at the state Health Department. Good Karma has relocated in Gulfport to 2346 E Pass Road. Owner Maheswari Berg’s menu features 100% vegetarian vegan and gluten-free options including an allergy-friendly Malaysian Ramen Noodle plate, homemade Indian Samosas, Dahl, Naan, green salad, basmati rice, vegetable subji, authentic…