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DINING
Evergreen
Story by Lynn Lofton
Brunch—a combination of breakfast and lunch foods, coffee and sometimes cocktails—seems to be growing in popularity. There are many options for brunch across the Coast. Some of those are Evergreen, Blue Dog Bistro, the Blue Rose, Brewpaddle Cafe, Phoenicia, and Greenhouse Biloxi. These dining establishments present a wide assortment of tasty brunch dishes.
At The Historic Blue Rose Mansion, where brunch is served on Sundays, owner Herbie Pursley says, “I think people really enjoy it because it’s the end of the weekend, and they want to relax.” Reservations are required. This venue overlooking the Pass Christian Harbor was built in 1848 and is listed on the National Historic Trust. Pursley and partner Philip Lagrange have owned it since 1990.
Blue Dog Bistro owner Joshua Lord calls himself a breakfast guy through and through but felt brunch was an untapped market when he opened his first Blue Dog Bistro. “Our brunch is good people serving high-end produce at a reasonable price point. Quality and consistency are important.”
A barista makes coffee drinks—the image of a dog might be in the foam on top—and cocktails are served from a bar. Some of the most requested dishes are smoked salmon bagel from the Good Dog side and blueberry ricotta pancakes and cochon Benedict from the Bad Dog side.
The Blue Dog Bistro also serves vegan, gluten-free, and keto friendly foods even though it’s not a health food place.
Blue Dog Bistro | Madeline Romano
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