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BELOW: Josh and Amber Lord.
ABOVE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:
On our cover. Puppiccino Latte, Hibiscus Mimosa, Steak and Eggs, Pink XO Mimosa, Free Range Skillet, Banana Foster French Toast and Cochon Eggs Benedict.
1801 Government St., Ste. A, Ocean Springs 8829 Lorraine Rd., Ste. 100, Gulfport (coming soon) www.bluedogbistro.com
Lord is opening the Gulfport Blue Dog to be able to serve another community a real product, something that's new and healthier than a lot of Coast food. “I know Coast cuisine and most of it is all the same,” he says. “With my concept, people ask if I'm from the East or West Coast. This cuisine and concept are new to the community.”
Blue Dog's blueberry ricotta pancakes are a crowd pleaser. The dish comes from a favorite childhood book, Sheldon's Lunch, complete with the recipe in the back, that Lord's mom read to him. The Blue Dog Breakfast is also popular. “It's an all-star breakfast, like Waffle House on steroids. It's a
really big plate.”
All of these favorites will be offered at the Gulfport
location. The new location will seat 150 diners and have 35 employees.
“It's exciting and scary at the same time (opening a new location),” Lord said. “We need to get control of food costs, and it's still difficult to get employees because a lot of people are not coming back to the service industry. Dealing with people and the different personalities can be challenging, but there is nothing more rewarding to me than serving people. It feeds what I need to be fed.”
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