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CHEDFeCUISINE RESTAURANT BAYVIEW CAFÉ
story and photo courtesy of
Mississippi Coast Restaurant & Beverage Assoc.
Bayview Café’s Chef Chris Roche has been a part of the restaurant industry since before he took his rst steps. His dad and grandpa were cooks in a local restaurant, and his mom’s parents owned a bakery.
Growing up around the restaurant business and being inspired by his family, he said becoming a chef was just a natural progression.
comfort food. He said he likes to prepare food that makes you feel warm inside, such as country-fried steak and pot roast.
For anyone who is passionate about cooking and using their creativity in an avenue that makes people happy, Roche advises them to pursue a career as a chef. “It takes dedication and perseverance, but is worth it when you love what
And, mostly, he likes making people happy. “I love being able to create a avorful dish,” he said. “I enjoy seeing people coming back to the restaurant and enjoying food that I am a part of.”
The food that he loves to prepare for others is home-cooking, or
you do, and people enjoy it,” he said.
Bayview Café is located inside IP Casino Resort Spa, 850 Bayview Ave., Biloxi. IP Casino Resort Spa is a member of the Mississippi Coast Restaurant & Beverage Association.
Chef
Chris Roche
Stylish Food for Stylish People
Maison de Lu in Ocean Springs is known for its French cuisine and friendly atmosphere. Both their Bloody Mary and Goat Cheese Torte have won awards for best in the state! Owner and Chef Luann Ellis also recommends trying the lamb chops
or escargot, two of the restaurant’s best sellers.
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We are a Full Service Restaurant
LUNCH: 11am-2pm M-Sa • DINNER: 5-9pm Tu-Sa
228.875.0032
626 Washington Ave. • Ocean Springs
Ultimate
D N NGGUIDE SPECIAL SECTION
LOCATION:
626 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs, MS
THEME: French PHONE: 228.875.0032
WEBSITE:
www.maisondelu.com