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DINING BLUE DOG BISTRO, GULFPORT
Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes.
ADDRESS
8829 Lorraine Rd., Ste. 100 Gulfport
CONTACT
228.284.2696
WEBSITE
www.bluedogbistro.com
SOCIAL
Find us on Facebook @bluedogbistro
HOURS
Tues-Sun
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
story and photos by Kimberly C. Rasmussen
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What began as a simple brunch concept in Ocean Springs has quickly blossomed into one of the Coast’s best brunch and lunch spots. Joshua and Amber Lord, the brains and brawn behind Blue Dog Bistro, recently opened the doors at their brand new Gulfport location and the response
has been outstanding. It was always their dream to open up a restaurant in Gulfport and now they are serving up coffee, brunch, and lunch to a wider audience. Named in honor of their first rescue dog, Blue, Blue Dog Bistro’s menu is exactly what you need in your life.
As with any restaurant that focuses hard on brunch, caffeine to start your day is
at the forefront of what’s offered. Joshua considers himself a coffee aficionado and is proud of his barista team, along with their incredible selection of coffees and teas. My hands down favorite drink at Blue Dog (and one of my top five of all time ever) is the Blue Dog Matcha Latte. Made with Butterfly Pea Matcha, this latte is
the perfect blend of matcha, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and just a dash of whipped cream. Its blue hue and signature pup
image make this truly a unique beverage.
It pairs perfectly with the house Cinnamon Roll Skillet, which features three house cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese icing and the perfect dash of blue sprinkles.
Both breakfast and lunch menus feature “Good Dog” and Bad Dog” options
with Good Dog offering lighter fare and Bad Dog for when you want to indulge. Signature dishes under the Good Dog side, such as the Baked Avocado and Egg or the Smoked Salmon Lox Bagel, are brunch staples. Still, the Bad Dog options were my favorite. The Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes are a house delicacy and are some of the best pancakes you’ll find anywhere. The Banana Foster French Toast is everything sweet you love about French toast with that perfect combination of everyone’s favorite addition of bananas and caramel. The Crab Cakes Benedict are nothing short of amazing, but the most delicious and hearty of all is the Free Range Skillet. Three eggs, house cochon pork, a medley of bell peppers, onions, garlic, and oyster mushrooms, along with fried potatoes
and cheddar cheese are assembled, baked