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that gives the police the ability to monitor the property. The system has 67 on-property cameras, which ensures patron and employee safety. Inside, a Gulf Coast beach mural over the cold beverage cases wraps around half the store and a giant beer cave guarantees the cases of beer stay ice cold.
“The folks in the condos next to us refer to us as their little neighborhood grocery store because we’re larger than most convenience stores,” Trochesset said. “Most stores’ refrigerated section only has eight doors, and we have 24 with over 6,000 square feet of shopping space, two indoor tables for dining, three outdoor tables, and a doggy relaxation area that has been astroturfed and fenced, so bring your fur babies.”
Not only does 90 Express have five forms of fuel, including diesel and non-ethanol, at the Chevron-branded premier gas station, but you’ll also find gas station favorites made with high-quality ingredients and a considerable amount of care. Instead of reheated, frozen food, the kitchen staff turns out freshly cooked meals and snacks all day.
Breakfast is the busiest time for the kitchen with items like cinnamon rolls, pistachio muffins, apple fritters, and other
quick breakfast treats constantly going out the door.
On the lunch and dinner menu, you’ll find crawfish or
chicken egg rolls, pizza sticks, corn dogs, meat pies, crawfish pies, mashed potatoes with brown or white gravy, fried gator, boudin balls, hamburger steak and gravy with onions, vegetables, fried pork chops, and fried catfish or shrimp.
“The same chef who works at Salute and The Reef Biloxi is our chef and he’s tailored all of our dishes,” he said. And if that wasn’t convenient enough, 90 Proof is right next door.
Alex Damore, general manager of 90 Proof, said business has been great and so has the clientele. A few local customers have been known to walk or ride over in golf carts to get beer, ice, or fresh food at 90 Express. While shopping, they choose one of the flavors of icy drinks and then pop next door to 90 Proof for a little extra kick.
“We’re building that rapport with our customers and getting a good clientele base,” Damore said. “We’ve also had a lot of tourists because we’re right on the beach and they seem to like our neighborhood feel.”
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