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Cowboy Blues Band @ Bottling Co. May 8

Trent — Sun, 02 May 2010 21:21:27 +0000

The Cowboy Blues Band will play at The Bottling Company in downtown Hattiesburg on May 8th. Here’s them performing ‘Soul Man’ at Hubfest 2010.

Big Buck Sports of Hattiesburg to close doors summer 2010

Trent — Sat, 01 May 2010 02:40:13 +0000

What is currently a rumor is being circulated around town that Big Buck Sports of Hattiesburg will be closing soon. The Price family sold the highly respected and profitable business to a new set of owners just over three years ago. Reasons for the closure are unclear at this time. However, if a business closes, rather than being sold… it is usually because the business is not profitable.

Gander Mountain opened in the Fall of 2007 and likely dealt Big Buck Sports a fatal blow. Big Buck was opened by the Price family around 30 years ago and quickly became a favorite retailer of outdoor sporting goods in the area.

Rumor also has it that Big Buck Sports future location further west on 98 may be sold to Academy Sports.

Sushi in Hattiesburg - how much is enough?

Trent — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:27:20 +0000

There are now over ten restaurants in Hattiesburg which feature sushi. Peking Garden, Wabashi Sushi, Sake Cafe, China Buffet, Oishi Ishi, Little Tokyo, Sakura, Sho Ya, and now Sushi Fusion are just a few of the hot spots offering sushi to Hattiesburg patrons.

The Hattiesburg American recently reported that: “Over the past decade, Hattiesburg’s sushi-specializing eateries have multiplied from one to about a dozen. Restaurateurs and owners say the cuisine’s health benefits and community’s cultural open-mindedness help attract new customers and build a regular customer base.”

If you’re trying to eat healthy make sure and avoid fried options. Also, avoid eating too many rolls and using mayonnaise or sauces which adds fat to the meal.

Edo Sushi near Hwy 98 & Old Hwy 11 is currently under construction.

Does Crescent City Grill have the best chicken sandwich in Hattiesburg?

Trent — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:47:18 +0000

Crescent City Grill in Hattiesburg has what I consider to be the best chicken sandwich in town. The “Blackened Chicken Sandwich” is boneless, skinless chicken breast dusted with Cajun spices, blackened and topped with jack cheese and fried jalapenos (from the CCG menu). You can also get fries or another side of your choice.

Though I often make other menu selections when dining there - I find myself returning for Crescent City’s chicken sandwich regularly.

Add hot sauce for fun!

Remnants and Where’s Mary this weekend at The Bottling Co.

Trent — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:35:11 +0000

The Remnants will perform this Friday night, April 9th, at The Bottling Company in Hattiesburg. Their show begins at 9:00 pm.

Where’s Mary will perform Saturday night, April 10th, at the Bottling Company in Hattiesburg. Their show begins at 10:00 pm.

Visit the Bottling Co website by clicking here.

Click here for a map to the Bottling Co.

The Smokehouse Restaurant opens soon in Oak Grove

Trent — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:25:22 +0000

The Smokehouse Restaurant in Oak Grove is opening soon. (**Update, it seems to have just opened April 10th!). It is located at the four way stop across the intersection from the Exxon gasoline station (Old Hwy 11 & Old Hwy 24 intersection).

The restaurant will offer a variety of BBQ favorites, catering, and carry out.

Make sure and check out this new lunch or dinner location in late April or May!

Bianchi’s Pizza in Downtown Hattiesburg

Trent — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:17:25 +0000

Bianchi’s Pizza is located in the historic section of Downtown Hattiesburg at 128 East Front Street.

For a menu click here.

In 1906 Domenico and Philomenia Bianchi arrived at Ellis Island. A year earlier Paulo and Orsolo Addessi were among the millions of Italians to cross the Atlantic in search of a better life. Domenico found work in the coal mines of southwestern Pennsylvania where Nana Minnie gave birth to Joseph Louis White.

The family eventually settled in northeastern Ohio as did the Addessis where Paulo built sewers. During prohibition he developed a tunnel system for bootlegging. Jennie Marie Addessi was the youngest of eight children. In 1938 Jennie and Joseph wed, raising five children in a neighborhood built by Joe and his brothers.

A brick oven was the gathering place for their very large family (76 first cousins). Joe Jr. married Jutta Hawk and eventually relocated to St. Louis with their two children Tom and Michelle.

By 2000 Joe and Jutta moved to Hattiesburg to be near their first grandchild Ella and help Tom open a restaurant. One hundred years after the Bianchis and Addessis first came to America, the tradition of great food and family community comes alive with Bianchi’s Pizzeria.