Browsing: Food & Dining

Patio 44 is a spacious restaurant, with plenty of inside and outside seating (the patio also includes a water fountain), and the bar is one of the classiest in town, with stained wood and high back stools. 

Bill’s Hamburgers in Amory is a historic staple on Main Street, and its newest owner, Will Pate, intends for it…

Lots of restaurants have a few Cajun themed items on their menu, but Parrain’s Jambalaya Kitchen is the only place that I know that is completely Cajun. Gumbo, etouffee, boudin, they have it all!

Armond’s chicken is made with a family recipe, mildly seasoned, but cooked to order, tender and juicy. A typical Facebook comment is, “Awesome vibe. Chicken is juicy, crispy and has just the right kick!” That may be the perfect testament to really good fried chicken.

There’s nothing as wonderful in the Summer as fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the garden. Here’s your guide to Mississippi’s farmer’s markets.

While it’s still scorching hot outside, we have officially reached the Sunday of summer with the beginning of August. Try…

BoHo Social House Wine and Cheese describes itself as “a wine and cheese social area with a light menu,” and it’s a good description. It goes on to say its “A trendy wine bar located in downtown Biloxi offering wine, bubbly flights, made to order charcuterie, small plates and daily specials.” This is a much more descriptive image of this lovely little place, and every word rings true.

No matter how many cups of coffee you need to get through the day, be assured that Hattiesburg has plenty of options available for you.

I haven’t had a good taco in a very long time, but that changed when I went to an event at the Ohr O’Keefe Museum recently and decided to try Rosita’s Dipping Tacos food truck. I just can’t remember when I have ever had a better taco!

La Norteña serves traditional Mexican food that is prepared to your order, has seasonal specialties, and you will realize how good it is when you see grandma cooking in the kitchen. The last time I went with friends for lunch, the place was packed

The Toasted Yolk Café in Biloxi is Howard Avenue’s latest addition on a street that is reemerging as the center of old Biloxi.

No summer is complete without a churn of homemade ice cream! There’s just something comforting about the whole process of making ice cream. 

So much of being a true Southerner is predicated on what you eat and how well you can cook. It’s almost a rite of passage to get your first grill and cast-iron.

It seems the majority of folks in this state think Mugshots makes the best burger around. Certainly, you will find a few who will argue with you, but every time the public in general is polled, Mugshots takes first place, and that’s since 2007. 

The Blind Tiger has a different vibe, one that I find comfortable. It’s a classic beach side hangout to be sure, but the menu has more of a local feel.

Burger Burger has been a culinary institution in Biloxi since it opened in 1947. Its original location was on Benichi Avenue, an older section of town, where it prospered until 1993 when it closed. In 2001 it reopened on Howard Avenue and has since regained its reputation as a local favorite.