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DINING JOHNNY PIZMO’S BUTCHERY
Unparalleled variety of meats.
ADDRESS
512 Cowan Rd. Gulfport
CONTACT
228.284.0583
WEBSITE
www.johnnypizmo.com
HOURS
10 a.m.-6 p.m., daily
story and photos by Anne Pitre
and courtesy of Johnny Pizmo’s Butchery & Marketplace
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Johnny Pizmo’s isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a luxury butchery, a specialty grocer, and a deeply thoughtful homage to Southern cuisine. It’s also a spot that’s quickly becoming a destination for food lovers, combining high-end ingredients, soulful cooking, and old-school techniques to create something truly unforgettable.
First and foremost: the meat. It’s what sets Johnny Pizmo’s apart from the crowd. The quality is unmatched—think Wagyu beef hot dogs, hand-stuffed sausages in multiple varieties, and bone marrow, all sharing space with classic Southern cuts. Their variety of meats is unparalleled. The ground beef is made from steak trimmings—ribeye, sirloin, and more— resulting in a richer flavor and softer
texture than standard ground meat. They cure their own ham and even make their own pickles, adding horseradish root to the brine for a light but zippy kick. (Call it a 2 on a 5-point heat scale.)
The menu reflects this care and craftsmanship, offering a curated lineup of inventive, indulgent dishes. I always make it a rule on my reviews to sample Coast classics, so I had to try the Smoked Tuna Dip. It was silky-smooth, house-smoked, and blended with bold spices. Normally it’s served with crackers, but not Johnny Pizmo’s! Theirs is served alongside house- made chips dusted in their custom salty- sweet BBQ rub.
I also sampled the Cuban Sandwich, made with authentic bread sourced from