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DINING BUTCHER BAKER
Wagyu Corn Dogs
ADDRESS
1062 Thorn St., Ocean Springs
CONTACT
228.278.8211
WEBSITE
www.butcherbakeros.com
HOURS
Closed Mon
Tues
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Weds-Fri
11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sat
10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sun
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
story and photos by Anne Pitre
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Ocean Springs has no shortage of cool restaurants, but Butcher Baker is operating on a different frequency entirely. The vibe is funky and eclectic—nostalgic in a sense for the late ‘90s—but don’t let the laid- back energy fool you. The expertise here is immediate and undeniable.
From the moment you sit down, you know you’re in capable hands. Drew, the mixologist and our server, set the tone
for the night. He was professional and personable, equal parts mad scientist and artist behind the bar, guiding us through a cocktail menu that is as inventive as it is intentional.
The mocktails alone deserve their own standing ovation. Beet the Beat Up arrived
in a stunning shade of fuchsia, crowned with a thick, pink egg froth. The froth
was rich and citrusy, mellowing out the drink’s perfectly tart base—the kind of
tart that hits you right in the cheeks. The balance reminded me of lemon meringue pie: punchy and bright underneath, creamy and sweet on top. Un-Spore- Gettable leaned earthy and warming, made with oak-smoked lapsang tea infused with mushroom and sweetened with maple syrup. Complex, comforting, and unexpectedly addictive.
On the cocktail side, Was Up Be was an easy yes—because when a menu mentions wasabi white chocolate, curiosity wins. Mint and lemon hit first, followed by a