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DINING THE LADY MAY
Honey Butter Fried Chicken with Baked
Macaroni.
ADDRESS
708 Washington Ave. Ocean Springs
CONTACT
228.872.8478
WEBSITE
www.theladymay.com
SOCIAL
Facebook @TheLadyMayOS
HOURS
Sun-Thurs, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri & Sat. 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
story and photos by Kimberly C. Rasmussen
What do you get when you combine North Mississippi authenticity with a heaping dose of Louisiana flair? Sprinkle in the nostalgia of a sweet grandmother, hand rolling biscuits in her quaint Southern kitchen, and you have a recipe for something truly magical. This is exactly the driving force behind one of Ocean Springs’ newest restaurants: The Lady May.
Owners Chris McDonald and Will Taylor are no strangers to the restaurant industry. Following in the success of Glory Bound Gyro Co., McDonald and Taylor wanted
a concept that would draw from their fondest memories of childhood cooking
– their grandmothers. When the space
on Washington Avenue became available, the two knew this was their opportunity to develop and grow this new concept and immediately, The Lady May was born.
Although a goal behind The Lady May’s menu was to offer a simple selection that wouldn’t overwhelm its customer base, trying to decide what you want to eat
can sometimes be a little complicated... because everything is so good. Brunch
is served daily until 2 p.m., so if you still have breakfast on the brain, May’s Brunch Board is the best choice. Belgian waffles, toast, bacon, and sausage are beautifully presented alongside boiled eggs, fresh fruit, and house bacon jam. Everything pairs perfectly with the Build Your Own Bloody Mary bar.
If you’ve missed brunch, don’t fret because there are plenty of delicious choices left. The Snack Board is The Lady May’s take on the ever-popular charcuterie. Smoked sausage, pepperoni, a selection of cheeses, house pickled veggies, hummus, candied pecans, and warm bagel chips are served fresh and make for a great sharable snack.
Main entrée items at The Lady May
are genuinely delicious representations
of the things that both McDonald and Taylor loved about growing up cooking with their grandmothers. The Crawfish Monica is McDonald’s tribute to his Nola roots, featuring sauteed and fried crawfish tails tossed in a creamy and decadent sauce. The best part about this meal is the house-made biscuit hidden underneath a
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