Mary Perez

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Mary Perez

Southern Living just named its 20 best new restaurants in the South and the only one to make this list for Mississippi is on the Gulf Coast. “How exciting is that?” asked Tresse Sumrall. She and her husband, Chef Austin Sumrall, opened Siren Social Club and Hotel Vela at 1409 24th Ave. in downtown Gulfport in October. They found out they were named to the list when someone shared a social media post, she said. “I feel like this is one of the publications that we have always dreamt about being in.

1 week ago | sunherald.com | Mary Perez

Ground Zero Biloxi adds two upper floors, expanding dining and event offerings. New Backroom Lounge features murals, memorabilia and upscale beverage options. Third floor flex space hosts social events, games, weddings and dance parties. People can go to a museum to see history, or they can walk through Biloxi as it once was and hear some good music as Ground Zero Biloxi opens two more floors of entertainment.

1 week ago | sunherald.com | Mary Perez

Buc-ee's opens June 9 in Harrison County, drawing locals and highway travelers. The 74,000-square-foot site includes 120 fuel pumps and round-the-clock service. Visitors can shop Buc-ee's exclusives, from brisket sandwiches to Beaver Nuggets. Buc-ee's opens in less than two weeks and the iconic Beaver statue is in place, ready to welcome the first visitors and pose with them for selfies. Since the groundbreaking in September 2023, South Mississippi has developed Buc-ee's fever.

1 week ago | sunherald.com | Mary Perez

Three Coast kitchens failed to pass the standards of the Mississippi Health Department and failed their inspections - during the last two weeks. One restaurant that was able to correct most of the violations found during its first inspection was cited again when the inspector returned five days later and found some of the same issues. Ice Box of Lorraine at 10166 Lorraine Road, Gulfport, a Krispy Krunchy chicken location, had a scheduled inspection on May 13. It was cited for: No certified manager.

2 weeks ago | sunherald.com | Mary Perez

Two South Mississippi businesses are extending Southern hospitality by inviting customers in for a free drink. The new 7 Brew coffee shop at 3546 Sangani Blvd. was just dropped, assembled and opened in D'Iberville. The company is celebrating with a Friends and Family Memorial Day Weekend promotion. Customers can drive up and get a free small drink Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. and Sunday, May 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and receive a free small drink. They aren't done yet.