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New Spots To Dine, Sip, & Unwind
• Barracuda Taco Stand, Bay St.
Louis – Flavor-packed tacos on fresh flour tortillas with cilantro, onion, lime, and
a margarita garden perfect for outdoor dining.
• Depot District, Bay St. Louis – Anchored by the historic 1927 L&N Railroad Depot, the area continues to thrive with new shops, restaurants, and the stress-free Back Yard Beer Garden, complete with golf cart parking.
• The District Coffee Company, Pascagoula – A downtown gem with craft coffee, savory bites, seasonal specials, and a dog-friendly patio.
• The Garage at Cash Alley, Ocean Springs – A retro garage-themed eatery with bold street eats, loaded totchos, sandwiches, and handmade desserts.
• Oak & Vine, Ocean Springs – A whiskey and wine bar known for curated flights, mimosa towers, charcuterie, and cozy ambiance.
• Butcher Baker, Ocean Springs –
A butcher shop, bakery, and intimate restaurant with craft cocktails and locally sourced menus from the team behind Food, Booze & Hiccups.
• The Traveler, Ocean Springs – Housed within the Walter Anderson Museum of Art campus, this transformed historic building is part coffee shop,
part art gallery, and part restaurant that was all inspired by Walter Anderson’s adventurous spirit.
• The Coffee Vineyard, Ocean Springs – A cozy bar blending single- origin coffee, craft cocktails, fine wines, and an espresso martini that has locals raving.
• Catch 110, Biloxi – Modern coastal dining with locally sourced seafood, handcrafted cocktails, an impressive wine list, and two scenic patios.
Magnolia Room.
• Magnolia Room, Gulfport – A sleek cocktail lounge offering global small plates, shareable tapas, and an unmatched upscale vibe.
Community, Fun, & Coastal Enhancements
South Mississippi isn’t just growing in food and drink. It’s expanding in recreation and accessibility, too.
• Inclusion Playground, Gautier – A 10,800-square-foot playground designed as Mississippi’s first fully inclusive play space, where children of all abilities can play together.
• The Picklr, Biloxi – A 14-court indoor pickleball facility designed for casual games, skill-building, and competitive tournaments.
• Harrison County Sand Beach Mobi-Mats – New handicap-accessible mats create a seamless path from parking to the shore, enhancing beach access
for all visitors.
Stay in Style at Boutique Hotels with Coastal Charm
• os1515, Ocean Springs – This art-centric lifestyle community offers
a boutique hotel, fine dining, exclusive retail, a food hall with eight chef-driven concepts, and elegant condominiums, all just mere steps from the downtown’s cultural scene.
• Hotel Vela, Gulfport – A sophisticated boutique hotel where elegance meets comfort. Guests can indulge at Siren Social Club, a speakeasy- style restaurant and bar with European- inspired dishes from Chef Sumrall and his team.
Whether you’re craving a laid-
back beach getaway or staycation, an unforgettable meal from a James Beard- nominated chef, or simply hunting for Buc-ee’s beaver nuggets, South Mississippi
has
something new and notable for everyone.
The Picklr.
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