Here’s the scoop on five new restaurants within driving distance that have just gotten the state Health Department OK to open:
13th Street Jazz Bistro at 2610 13th St. in Gulfport is owned by Herbert Meyers. No other details provided.
Subway is open at 8950 Lorraine Road in Gulfport. Hours are Monday-Thursday 7a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday 7 a.m.-12 p.m.; and Sunday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Owner is Asa Morris.
Chillin at 1049 East Frontage Road Suite G in Wiggins serves frozen yogurt and ice cream. Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. Jacob Reiter is the owner.
Chick n Stick at 1111 Highway 43 South in Picayune serves fried fish, chicken, pork chops, shrimp, roast beef, BLT, club poboys, burgers and sandwiches. Breakfast menu includes sausage, bacon, egg biscuits and pancakes. Open daily 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. Owner is Charles Bates.
Also in Picayune is Tokyo Sushi & Grill at 704 Memorial Blvd., serving a variety of sushi and hibachi grill. Open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Owner is Mandy Zhang.
Holy cow! So much to eat, so little time. Would appreciate a reader evaluation of the Picayune-based sushi place. I’m picky about my sushi and reckon some discriminating sushi fans from Stennis frequent the place. It’s important to know if the place smells of the ocean or of bait.