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Mississippi casinos honored with wine awards
MISSISSIPPI — Wine Spectator recently announced its award-winning restaurants for 2025. In Mississippi, 19 restaurants made the list. Of those, seven were casino restaurants. Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Awards recognize restaurants whose
wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers.
To qualify for an award, a restaurant’s wine list must present complete, accurate information, including vintages and appellations for all selections. Complete producer names and correct spellings are mandatory, and the overall presentation of the list is also considered. Lists that meet these requirements are judged for one of Wine Spectator’s three awards.
There were two Mississippi casino restaurants to receive the coveted Best
of Award of Excellence. These wine lists display excellent breadth across multiple wine growing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation. Typically offering 350 or more selections, these restaurants are destinations for serious wine lovers, showing a deep commitment to wine, both in the cellar and through their service team.
Receiving a Best of Award of Excellence designation were Phillip M’s at Pearl River Resort and thirty-two at IP Casino Resort Spa in Biloxi.
Five Mississippi casino restaurants
were awarded an Award of Excellence, and four of them are located at one casino. These wine lists, which should offer at
least 90 selections, feature a well-chosen assortment of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style. Whether compact or extensive, focused or diverse, these lists deliver sufficient choice to satisfy discerning wine lovers.
Receiving an Award of Excellence designation were BR Prime Steakhouse, Coraline’s, Jia, and Stalla Italian Kitchen at Beau Rivage, and Morton’s, The Steakhouse at Golden Nugget Biloxi.
Harlow’s Casino receives United Way recognition
GREENVILLE — The United Way of Washington County recognized Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa as the No. 1 employee campaign contributor for the 2025 annual fundraising campaign, crediting the generosity and community spirit of the Greenville resort’s employees.
Harlow’s General Manager Roscoe N. Greene said they were honored to receive the recognition. “At Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa, giving back is at the heart of who we are — and we couldn’t be more proud of our team for stepping up in such
a meaningful way. Our employees came together to support this year’s campaign. We believe real change happens when we work together, and this recognition is a reflection of the incredible heart and commitment of every team member who contributed.”
United Way officials said the
donations have had an extraordinary impact on their ability to support
families and individuals throughout Washington County. In recognizing Harlow’s employees, the officials said their
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa team members accept their newest honor.
efforts directly supported programs that address education, financial stability, and health initiatives in the community.
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