Page 42 - South Mississippi Living - February, 2019

ADDRESS:
229 Klondyke Road Long Beach
PHONE:
228.206.5444
HOURS:
Mon - Sun 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
You can tell there’s something extra in the food at Joe’s Italian Ristorante in Long Beach — and that extra something has got to be love. Joe’s, which also has a location in Slidell, Louisiana, has made a name for itself in South Mississippi by serving up old world recipes and Italian favorites. Yes, it’s all about the comfort food at Joe’s, from the slow- cooked recipes brought to Long Beach from Sicily to the large portions. If you’re eating at Joe’s for the first time, bring your appetite and be prepared to take some of your food home.
On a recent visit with my wife, Dayna, we tried a couple of different appetizers. Joe’s artichoke dip was
an artichoke unlike any I had tried before. Spinach and artichoke dip is an easy order at any restaurant, but this was different. It was served in
a large bowl and was full of large pieces of artichokes, spinach, Italian herbs, cheese, cream and large Gulf shrimp. We used the hot bread that was brought to our table upon arrival as dipping vessels, but much like the entrees, it was enough to take home.
We also tried a pizza as an appetizer. If a restaurant’s main
JOE’S ITALIAN
RISTORANTE
story and photos by Jeff Clark and photos courtesy of Joe’s Italian Ristorante
EGGPLANT Parmesan
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FRESH-MADE PASTA spinach ravioli with Alfredo sauce
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