Over 40 new restaurants opened in March, from a women-focused sports grill to the reopening of an artsy downtown bar to a popular Mexican coffee shop.

The restaurant moved a hop, skip and a jump away into larger space with a more modern look. See the interior and menu. Tribute takes over the former space.

This year’s food and beverage programming includes Michelin-starred dishes, local favorites, secret speakeasies and more.

From fine dining to Vietnamese to New Orleans-Korean fusion, the Mississippi Coast has a hidden gem restaurant scene, and ...