Tag: coffee

Your Coastwide Coffee Guide

Dec. 20, 2018

Coastal Mississippi prides itself on its rich culinary options, and that includes its robust collection of coffee houses that dot the shoreline. Each coastal city adds its own flare of roasts to the mix. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular spots on The Secret Coast to relax and rejuvenate with a hot (or cold) cup of joe - whether you prefer to dine in, drive through or pick up. Mockingbird Café When you step into the Mockingbird Café in downtown Bay Saint Louis you feel a sense of charm that warms you up before you even get a…

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A Quick Tour of Coastal Coffee

Dec. 15, 2017

Before your next adventure on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, be it a brewery tour, a fishing trip, or a day of shopping, you’ll need to fuel up with some of the Coast’s great coffee. So let’s take a quick dive into where to find the best cup of Joe! Bankhouse Coffee/ Coast Roast In 2006, Shawn Montella first started roasting his own coffee after years of watching a friend master the craft. When his friend was diagnosed with cancer, he taught Shawn all the tricks he had learned over the years, and before long, Shawn realized that this was his…

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RECIPE: Greenhouse on Porter Sweet Potato Biscuits

Jul. 25, 2016

Photo: Julian Brunt This actual greenhouse on Porter Avenue is always filled with locals, art and a whole lot of coffee. As a venue with art shows, figure drawing classes, movie screenings, lectures, exercise classes, local cheese, wine and beer tastings and potluck parties with performances by local and visiting talent, The Greenhouse on Porter has something for everyone. What this Ocean Springs gem is most known for is undoubtedly their delicious, daily-made biscuits. We’ve talked with owners Kait & Jessie, and they gave us the scoop on how…

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Indulge at Shrimp Sign 15

May. 23, 2016

I’m a fiend for great coffee and picturesque downtown areas, so naturally Downtown Long Beach is a coastal favorite…

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Shrimp Sign 13: Home Sweet Home

May. 12, 2016

When I was asked about my favorite shrimp sign, I immediately knew I would be telling the story of shrimp sign 13—downtown Pass Christian.…

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More Than a Greenhouse

Apr. 21, 2016

Photos: Julian Brunt My first experience at Greenhouse on Porter included a concert on the lawn, tasting “mystery beers” (craft brews that lost their labels along the way), and meeting new people from the Mississippi Gulf Coast and beyond.  …

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