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DINING THE RUSTY PELICAN
   Crabmeat and Swiss Po’boy.
  ADDRESS
6174 Beatline Rd., Long Beach
CONTACT
228.868.5511
WEBSITE
Facebook: @rustypelicanlongbeach
HOURS
Daily, 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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House Fruit Teas.
story and photos by Kimberly C. Rasmussen
Love comes in many forms. All shapes and sizes. It knows no boundaries and we find ourselves doing almost anything for something that we truly love. Loving something firsthand is a truly remarkable experience but running a close second to that is watching someone else love something. You get to see the twinkle in their eyes, the adornment of their affections, and, if you’re lucky, you get to feel a little of that love yourself. I was fortunate enough to experience this love at my most recent visit to a small restaurant in Long Beach, The Rusty Pelican.
Linh Schmidt is the absolute personification of outward love. She loves her husband, she loves her country, and she really loves being the brand new
owner and chef at The Rusty Pelican. Having arrived from Vietnam in 2018, speaking no English and knowing very few people, Schmidt immersed herself in everything Mississippi Gulf Coast and in 2019 she began working at The Rusty Pelican.
In May 2024, when the proprietor of over 40 years decided it was time to retire, Schmidt knew she had all the love in her heart to take over and take The Rusty Pelican to the next level. Schmidt has a love for all things fresh and healthy and enjoys simply making good food for others. Each dish is carefully crafted and while everything is presented is a modest and unpretentious fashion, Schmidt finds a way to show her love on each plate.
The house sweet teas are the most refreshing way to start your meal. Immediately, you recognize Schmidt’s love for flair with her beautifully-plated Crab Rangoon. Housemade daily, these fresh little fried delights are so rich and
















































































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