A dog's life...neat local restaurants and lazy afternoons reading!

With friends here this week, we've slipped into a laid-back routine of getting up late, doing a bit of touring, finding fun restaurants for lunch then reading/napping in the afternoon before the evening activities.

It's a lifestyle that Maggie is loving!

Some local restaurants that we've found and enjoyed are The Buttercup on N. Second Street in Bay St. Louis (228 466-4930).  This is a wonderful sunny place with tables out on the porch as well as inside and great sandwiches/salads. The breakfast menu looks great too.

Cafe New Orleans (http://www.cafeneworleansdiberville.com/) in D'Iberville (pronounced Dee-Eyeberville) is a local place featuring Cajun/Creole and local southern food like fried pickles.  Bud enjoyed the Shrimp Creole--and the portions are immense!

 The Ole' Biloxi Fillin' Station (http://www.olebiloxifillinstation.com/) is actually an old gas station from the 30's and 40's that's been converted to a pub/restaurant. We ate there last June and loved it and found the food just as good in February. The walls are lined with old black and white photos of the place when they served gasoline--not Po Boys.  Great atmosphere!  We'll return when it's warmer next week and let Maggie join us at the outdoor tables.

Today we are off to research gator farms and eco-tours!