Several local restaurants to stay open for Christmas
Sometimes cooking for the holidays can be a hassle. Luckily, a variety of restaurants will be open Christmas Day for those in need of a meal. Locations of…
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Slap Ya Momma’s Smokehouse and BBQ is back open
Slap Ya Momma’s Smokehouse and BBQ reopened its doors to welcome guests today after being closed due to damages from Hurricane Zeta. Over the last six months, crews and staff have worked hard to get the restaurant…
Palace Grill in Gulfport gets new owners
In February after 60 years of serving Southern dishes to Coast residents and visitors, the Palace Grill in Gulfport closed its door, but those doors won’t be closed for much longer. Last week, Bearded Owl Barber Owner…
Local restaurants in need of help along the Gulf Coast
With Governor Tate Reeves lifting the statewide mask mandate and tourists flooding back to the Gulf Coast for spring break and the summer season, local restaurants have been struggling to find employees. This time last year, the…
How local bars and restaurants are celebrating New Year’s Eve
The end of 2020 has many residents ready to celebrate a New Year, but with COVID-19 restrictions, New Year’s Eve celebrations aren’t the same. 2020 is an end of a year truly worth celebrating yet for Mississippians…
Cracker Barrel adding alcohol to more menus
Cracker Barrel is keeping the good times flowing, the restaurant chain reportedly adding alcohol to the menu at hundreds of restaurants next year. The southern-style chain began serving booze at 20 locations in June in a bid to boost lost…
Taco Bell is eliminating more menu items
Taco Bell is eliminating Mexican pizza, Pico de Gallo and shredded chicken on November 5th. The restaurant says this move will make room for new innovations like a tropical iced drink and a chicken chipotle melt. Last month, Taco Bell…
Zaxby's in D'Iberville to open Monday for drive-thru only
ATHENS, Ga. — August 25, 2020 — Zaxby’s, the fast-casual chain known for its chicken fingers, wings and signature sauces, announces its first restaurant in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Located at 4032 Promenade Parkway, the new Zaxby’s is owned and operated by…
Report restaurants not following CDC guidelines
At Governor Tate Reeves’ daily coronavirus briefing, state health officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs addressed the issues with restaurants and businesses not following CDC guidelines for COVID-19. Across the state and here on the Coast, numerous complaints have been reported of…
Restaurants opening dining rooms as restrictions are lifted
On Thursday, restrictions prohibiting indoor dining in restaurants were lifted. Restaurants opened their doors to the public for the first time in weeks here in South Mississippi just in time for what some say is one of the busiest days…
Restaurants reopening dining rooms at 50 percent capacity as coronavirus restrictions ease up
Some Mississippi restaurants are cautiously reopening their dining rooms and patios. Today is the first time in weeks they could offer in-house dining. “Operating at 50 percent capacity is going to be something new for everybody in the restaurant industry…
Coast restaurants operating at 50 percent capacity
Some Mississippi restaurants are cautiously reopening their dining rooms and patios. Today was the first time in weeks they could offer in-house dining. Governor Reeves is easing restrictions he imposed to slow the spread of coronavirus. News 25’s Victoria Bailey…
Local restaurants prepare to reopen in Wiggins
A few weeks ago, we showed you how two Wiggins restaurants were adapting to new business strategies in the height of the COVID-19 outbreak. Now, with dining rooms set to reopen tomorrow with restrictions, News 25’s Grant Chighizola stopped by…
City of Gulfport issues new order for businesses, parks, and restaurants
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has issued an emergency mayoral proclamation of executive order for the City of Gulfport which goes into effect at 8 a.m. tomorrow morning. Retail business in the city can have 50 percent occupancy all while following…
New policy allows dogs in restaurants
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued a new policy today allowing dog owners to bring their pets to restaurants. This comes under certain conditions and requirements to make sure health and safety of the public is not compromised. Here’s…
Softball tournament’s effects on tourism
A softball tournament taking place in Gulfport has people from across the country visiting the Mississippi Coast this week. National Fastpitch Alliance’s inaugural National Championship at the Gulfport Sportsplex has brought around 112 teams from 20 different states to Gulfport…
Coast restaurants prepare for Lent
Today marks the start of the Lenten season and local restaurants are gearing up for business. With most people not choosing to eat meat on Friday’s, seafood restaurants expect to see a spike in crowds. Gulfport resident Belinda Nelson said,…
The Blind Tiger is Coming to Biloxi
If you’ve driven down Biloxi Beach in the past few months you’ve probably seen construction going on at the southwest corner of Harrah’s Great Lawn. Harrah’s is preparing to welcome The Blind Tiger, a popular restaurant and bar from Bay…
The Blind Tiger Will Come to Biloxi
Harrah’s Gulf Coast Casino and Resort will soon be offering up some local flavor. Plans are now underway to open a Blind Tiger restaurant at its Biloxi casino resort. The popular restaurant has been drawing customers to Bay St. Louis…
Too Loud and Too Late in Bay St. Louis?
In Bay St. Louis, residents and bar owners are at odds over the volume of live music in the downtown area. News 25’s Hank Davis visited the area today and gives us the details. Bay St. Louis is a town…
New Mugshots Preparing for Customers
One of Gulfport’s newest restaurants is putting the finishing touches on their new bar and grill. In one week, Mugshots will open its new location off of Old Highway 49 across the street from Sam’s Club. Mugshots hopes to build…
Buffalo Wild Wings Grand Opening
It’s the first restaurant in a major Gulfport business development project. Buffalo Wild Wings held its grand opening today off Highway 49 across from the Crossroads Shopping Center. City leaders, restaurant management and staff were all cheers as the ribbon…
Shaggy's is Coming to Downtown Gulfport
Gulfport will also soon be home to a popular Coast restaurant, already up and running in other cities.
Corks and Cleaver Opening in Downtown Gulfport
The variety for fine dining options in downtown Gulfport is about to get wider.