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WAGWAN JAMAICAN
DINING
Ox Tails, Sauteed Cabbage and Rice and Peas.
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WEBSITE:
Facebook
@Wagwan jamaican bistro
HOURS:
Tuesday-Saturday
11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Sunday
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
ADDRESS:
711 Washington Ave. Ocean Springs
PHONE:
228.234.5310
18 DISCOVER COASTAL MISSISSIPPI
Fall 2021
www.DiscoverCoastalMS.com
story and photos by Kimberly C. Rasmussen
When I think of the Caribbean, I envision warm sand, salty air, and the melodic sound of a steelpan. When
I think of Caribbean food, I imagine fragrant spices, fresh components, and a passion for cooking up something truly spectacular. In its role as a melting pot of culinary delight, the Gulf Coast is fortunate to experience
a continual uptick in new and diverse flavors. Lucky for us, a rise in authentic island cuisine is upon us.
Wagwan Jamaican Bistro is one of downtown Ocean Spring’s newest restaurants. Owner Kelvin Isaac and his wife, Marcia, are cooking up amazing, fresh food in a quaint and welcoming spot that will have you appreciating the islands on a new level. Kelvin, a native of Starkville,
is no stranger to the kitchen. Having previously served as the chef of Maison de Lu, Kelvin enjoys coming up with inventive takes on traditional