Go Shop View archives

• JOSETTE’S

  This expansive, 25,000-square-foot costume shop has long been hallowed ground for Halloween enthusiasts. Merry partygoers and parade royalty who get festooned in festive Mardi Gras attire have also flocked here for decades. Bring the whole crew (er, krewe). (2/2011)

  902 Howard Ave, Biloxi
  228-436-4823
  josettes.com
  

• MINER'S DOLL AND TOY STORE

  You won’t get any holiday-rush headaches here: Passionate staff will quickly (and accurately) suggest what toy—whether a Madame Alexander doll, Gund Teddy bear or set of Kapla blocks—best fi ts any child’s interests. And they’ll gift-wrap it for free, to boot. (2/2011)

  927 Washington Ave, Ocean Springs
  228-875-8697
  www.minerstoystore.com
  

• SALMAGUNDI SHOP

  This shop is the place to go for home décor items, dinnerware, collectibles, jewelry and holiday decorations. When you’re done shopping, walk down the oak-lined streets of downtown Ocean Springs. (2/2011)

  922 Washington Ave, Ocean Springs
  228-875-5735
  salmagundishop.com
  

 

Go See View archives

• THE LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER

  Kids can work on their artistic sides, work off energy or work out scientific puzzles in this interactive children’s museum—one of the nation’s best. Outdoor installations like the Tree House Village invite adults to get involved, too. (2/2011)

  246 Dolan Ave, Gulfport
  228-897-6039
  www.lmdc.org
  

• LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER

  Kids can work on their artistic sides, work off energy or work out scientifi c puzzles in this interactive children’s museum—one of the nation’s best. Outdoor installations like the Tree House Village invite adults to get involved, too. (2/2011)

  246 Dolan Ave, Gulfport
  228-897-6039
  www.lmdc.org
  

• MISSISSIPPI SURGE HOCKEY

  Is a hockey hotbed in the heart of the Gulf Coast hard to believe? Well, believe it. The Surge, part of the Southern Professional Hockey League, advanced to last season’s President’s Cup finals. This year, they’ll look to add “champions” to their résumé. Home games take place Dec. 9, 11, 26, 30 and 31. (2/2011)

  2350 Beach Blvd, Biloxi
  228-594-3700
  mississippi...aksites.com
  

 

Go Eat View archives

• THE BAYVIEW GOURMET

  At this beloved local coffee shop, the menu pays homage to the neighborhood. Try the "Jackson Avenue" (smoked salmon with red onion, capers and sundried tomatoes, served on an English muffin). $ (2/2011)

  1010 Robinson St, Ocean Springs
  228-875-4252
  www.bayviewgourmet.com
  

• SAMURAI JAPANESE CUISINE SUSHI BAR & GRILL

  Though seafood is central to the area, the coast was somewhat slow to accept sushi. Spots like Samurai are now racking up believers. Try the Blue Crab Naruto (snow crab, crab stick, smelt roe and avocado wrapped inside hand-sliced cucumber). $$ (2/2011)

  2511 25th Ave, Gulfport
  228-214-4049
  samurai49.com
  

• MCELROY’S ON THE BAYOU

  Hurricane Katrina forced McElroy’s to relocate from Biloxi, but the view and menu are still intact, and a sight to behold. Fried crab claws and blackened snapper are fine choices, though more adventurous diners might dare to order mullet filets—aka “Biloxi bacon.” $$$ (2/2011)

  705 Bienville Blvd, Ocean Springs
  228-818-4600

 

Go Party View archives

• FRENCH CHARLEY’S CAFÉ & WINE BAR

  Soak up the jazzy atmosphere at this friendly wine bar and live music venue. The sommelier can choose from more than 100 wines, each of which he’ll masterfully pair with any of the innovative tapas. (2/2011)

  111 W Scenic Dr, Pass Christian
  228-452-9953
  frenchcharleys.com
  

• THE EO CLUB II

  The original location got lost in Hurricane Katrina, but the sequel returns to a resurgent downtown Gulfport. This nightspot offers live music on weekends, kar-EO-ke with DJ Paul Lee Wednesdays and Thursdays, and a carefree atmosphere (with no cover) every night of the week. (2/2011)

  1309 25th Ave, Gulfport
  228-863-0380
  theeoclub.com
  

• PORTER AVENUE BISTRO

  This lively hotspot, located right off the Biloxi Bay Bridge and decorated with chandeliers and rich, velvety red curtains on full-length windows, mixes Southern hospitality with a little bit of rock ‘n’ roll. A posh Cajun-Creole café by day, it turns into a bar and concert venue every night. Live music on the huge, oak tree-covered deck keeps people coming back. (2/2011)

  503 Porter Ave, Ocean Springs
  228-818-2772
  porteravenu...tro.lbu.com