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ROMANCE & WEDDING reception destination THEMAINEVENTVENUE
Corks and Cleaver ready to host weddings and other events
Wstory by Julian Brunt photos by Julian Brunt and courtesy of Corks and Cleaver
hile Corks and Cleaver is having and “The Venue” a significant, positive impact on next door. Brides the culinary scene on the Gulf can plan their Coast, the owners are committed weddings at
to increasing what they have to “The Venue,” or
offer the community. In that vein, even at Corks owners Kimberly and Joey Homrighausen and David and and Cleaver’s
Khrysta Dickensauge have expanded to include venues for weddings, rehearsal dinners, receptions and other events.
“We want to work with brides and wedding planners
to give them a memorable experience,” Kimberly Homrighausen said. “We have a bridal suite, great chef- driven food and a beautiful venue. We also invite brides to schedule a free consultation with us that includes tastings.”
Corks and Cleaver “The Venue,” a 5,200-square-foot facility full of style and old brick charm, is a perfect setting for special events. There are also two upstairs balconies, plus an old brick courtyard, complete with palm trees and ivy growing on the walls. Perhaps the coolest touch of
all is that the courtyard opens onto Gulfport’s brand new Fishbone Alley.
The additional investment in downtown Gulfport also includes Cork and Cleaver’s
Scratch Bakery
courtyard, and
help custom design
their own wedding
cakes. With
“The Venue’s”
private kitchen,
menus can be created for any event — weddings, showers, anniversaries, birthdays, or parties that no one will soon forget.
The third leg of Corks and Cleaver’s Gulfport presence is the Market at Corks and Cleaver. Here you will find house made sauces, charcuterie, hard-to-find cheeses, meats, fresh fish, and even locally grown vegetables.
“We’re proud to be a part of the revitalization of downtown Gulfport,” Homrighausen said. “We love downtown and see it as an up-and-coming place.”
Corks and Cleaver is one of the Coast’s great restaurants, but now it’s even more. It’s an event venue, market, and bakery, and the coolest place on Fishbone Alley.
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Corks and Cleaver Wine Bistro
1308 27th Ave., Gulfport • 228.206.6310 www.corksandcleaver.com
Mon - Thurs: 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fri - Sat: 11 a.m. To 2:30 p.m. • 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.