Now open: Curb Appeal
From the state Health Department: Curb Appeal at 929 Division St. in Biloxi is now serving snow cones, nachos, hot dogs, assorted drinks and snacks. Renee LaRue is the owner.
Now open: Restaurant & bar
The Biloxi Lugger Restaurant and Bar (formerly The Hook Up Restaurant) has the state Health Department’s nod to open at 200 8th St. in Biloxi. Menu items include oysters on the half shell, shrimp and andouille gumbo, stuffed mushrooms, boiled shrimp, Bayou Belle Flounder, soups, salads, seafood, and the famous “much more.” Felix Allen is…
New eats: alligator kickers, poboys & pizza pizza
Three new places to try in Biloxi, Pascagoula and Wiggins: Kelly’s Biloxi at 1775 Beach Blvd. in Biloxi apparently has a very large menu, including these items listed by the state Health Department inspector: alligator kickers, broccoli bites, crawfish spring rolls, coconut shrimp, seared tuna, chicken, shrimp or fish baskets, chicken wings (Buffalo, hot, BBQ,…
New eats: platters, baskets, tacos & trays
Four new places to try in Harrison County, all open with the blessing of the state Health Department: Captain Hook’s at 1519 Pass Road in Gulfport sells poboys, fried rice, Lo Mein, seafood platters, boiled seafood, fried and boiled side orders and salads. Owner is Hung Le. Maria’s Tacos, a mobile unit in Pass Christian…
Gallery humor
This cleaver sign says it all, and artfully, at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi.
Try this: bento boxes & fancy fries
A couple of newly opened places to get a bite if you’re headed toward Edgewater Mall: Sumo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar at 2650 Beach Blvd. Suite #1 serves sushi, noodles, bento boxes, hibachi, steak, shrimp, chicken, and lobster entrees, and more. Eric Wang is the owner. Belgicans, in the Edgewater Mall Food Court, offers…
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…
Now serving: fried chicken & coffee
Two new places have the OK to open from the state Health Department: Church’s Chicken at 11487 Highway 49 in Gulfport is owned by Dr. Roy Irons. No menu reference necessary. The Coffeehouse at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum on the beach in Biloxi serves coffee, lattes, assorted muffins and cookies plus more. Scott Naugle is the…
Elmo’s at the Beach now open
If you’re in Biloxi and need a snack, try Elmo’s at the Beach at 1703 Beach Blvd. Elmo’s serves snowballs, hot dogs, nachos and the proverbial “more.” Stanley Fournier is the owner of the newly opened Elmo’s.
Casting call!
From the Mississippi Film Office: Seeking extras for the Bruce Willis movie “Precious Cargo.” Filming end of May through June on the MS Gulf Coast. Must be 18 or older and a MS resident with a MS driver’s license. Send one headshot and one full body shot with your full name noted in the name…