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DINING PROFILE
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Pop Brothers
story courtesy of Mississippi Coast Restaurant & Beverage Association photos courtesy of Pop Brothers
Pop Brothers can take a favorite dessert or exotic fruit and turn it into a three-ounce mind-blowing experience, and according to co-owner Shannon Arzola, that is why their popsicles are such a fun and unique product.
Shannon opened the rst Pop Brothers location in downtown Gulfport in June 2015 with her husband, Octavio Arzola, and
her brother, Chuck Kelly. Since then, Pop
a business of her own, Shannon says, “Restaurants fail every day, but what I have learned about the restaurant business is that successful restaurants have a well-rounded
Brothers has grown to include two additional locations in Ocean Springs and Bay St. Louis.
Shannon has worked in the restaurant industry since 2012, but her husband, Octavio, has over 20 years of experience in the industry. Octavio is the “Popmaster,” creating every avor they o er. Shannon said her favorite thing about working in the industry are the customers.
For anyone thinking about pursuing
team of culinary, customer service, and business people, and they all stay in their wheelhouse,” she said. “Rarely does one person possess all of these skills, and it takes all of those skills to take a concept from idea to execution, and then to success.”
Pop Brothers is a member of the Mississippi Coast Restaurant & Beverage Association. Shannon also serves on the Association’s Board of Directors.
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POLK’S SMOKED SAUSAGE...
Easy, Versatile and Delicious!!!
story and photos courtesy of
Polk’s Meat Products
Need an easy appetizer for football season, a quick meal for busy school nights, something great to put on the grill, a sausage worthy of grandma’s gumbo recipe, or the perfect complement for
your craw sh? Then pick up some Polk’s Smoked Sausage from your nearest market.
Polk’s is made right here in Mississippi, by the same family for three generations. Their special recipes and quality ingredients make Polk’s the choice for picky people. Polk’s Smoked Sausage comes in a variety of avors, including Original, Cajun and Garlic & Green Onion. Try this easy recipe for football season, Labor Day or just any day!
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 package of your favorite avor of Polk’s Smoked Sausage • 8 oz roasted red peppers, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 6 mozzarella sticks, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Italian dressing
• Cocktail toothpicks
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Grill or saute the Polk’s Smoked Sausage
2. Skewer one piece of smoked sausage, one piece of
pepper, and one piece of cheese onto toothpicks.
Repeat process with remaining ingredients. 3. Drizzle with Italian dressing.