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I had been meaning to visit the Flamin’ Pineapple in Moselle since the Hattiesburg American did an article about it many moons ago. When it was featured in Mississippi Magazine this month, I knew I had to get on over there. The place has a laid back oasis feel with charming open air seating that feels cool even when it’s hot and humid outside. The drive is short enough to be convenient, but far enough to feel like you’ve gone somewhere. The menu includes steak and grilled and fried seafood. There’s a good selection of fish (not just the usual suspects) and also some offerings for the adventurous, including kangaroo and buffalo. I had the (beef) steak and shrimp and my husband had the Swamp Platter with fried catfish, alligator, frog legs, and crawfish pie. My steak was not the best cut I’ve come across, but it was very flavorful, and I enjoyed it as well as the grilled shimp. The fried seafood was all lightly battered and cooked perfectly and the sour cream based potato salad was very good. Portions are large, and we did not save room for dessert, but we’ll know better next time. I want to try the featured dessert, none other than the Flamin’ Pineapple with grilled pineapple, ice cream and other goodies. I’ll definitely be going back. It’s a great place to bring the family or to go on date night. Hours are Thursday-Saturday 4:30-10:00. The Flamin’ Pineapple is located at 3315 Highway 11 in Moselle.
I know change is scary. Sometimes it makes us a little uneasy; other times it makes us down right upset. Some of you may have felt that way when Crescent City Grill changed their menu a few months ago. Hey, I understand. I still miss the Bottomless House Salad from the 90s (although you can still get the same salad with the same yummy balsamic vinaigrette and toast, just without the “bottomless”). To those folks who are upset about the new menu, would some buttery, cheesy grits make you feel better? Yes?
While my Dad and Hubby were mourning the disappearance of Pasta Jambalaya, I was busy noticing the new vegetable sampler plates available. You can get a whole plate of really great “vegetables” like cheese grits, fried green tomatoes with comeback sauce, mashed potatoes, and asparagus–which is exactly what I did. You can see the new menu here. Some other highlights from the new menu are the shrimp and grits, once just a special but now with a permanent spot, and the appetizer sampler platter with 3 of my favorite appetizers: crabmeat wontons, nachos, and stuffed mushrooms. Another new feature is a to-go menu with family sized portions of favorite entrees (one of which is the aforementioned Pasta Jambalaya) along with your choice of salad, soup, appetizer, and dessert. Check out the new menu or enjoy something off the special Seafood September menu through September 30th. Of note on the Seafood September menu is the Corn and Crabcake Bisque–a hearty portion of everyone’s favorite Corn and Crab Bisque plated with one of their classic Crabcakes. Crescent City Grill is located at 3810 Hardy Street.
