

I am so thrilled to be relaying to our readers our fabulous experience at the Brew Paddle! Downtown Biloxi hosts a new Bed and Breakfast, at Bella, formerly Wells Fargo Bank on the corner of Reynoir and Howard Ave. While the rooms each have a balcony overlooking the parade route, the two entrances lead you to the sweetest little Parisian Café. The front entrance has a poster of Leonardo DiCaprio greeting you with a glass of champagne, (from the movie the Great Gatsby) along with other great celebs leading through the small yet elegant foyer to the Brew Paddle Café. The black and white tile floors set the atmosphere with table, sofa, or countertop dining available. There is also a private or larger party area called The Vault, which is literally the former bank vault, with a mural of headlines from hurricane Katrina. The rear entrance has patio dining for days of sunshine with two notable murals by CaliRob. The smell of the fresh baked artisan breads and Parisian pastries, along with specialty coffees and teas brewing is intoxicating. Open from 8-2, the breakfast and lunch menu are limited, but, reading over them still makes for a difficult decision because everything sounds so scrumptious!
The husband & wife Owners of this little gem are Scott and Rachel Plauche. Scott is executing superbly his culinary arts, baking and pastry degrees. Wanting quality family- time he opted for the early dining hours and has mastered some very fine, high quality menu items. While Rachel does an excellent job with the front of the house, the couple are making a fine team indeed! As we salivated over the fresh baked goods, we chose an array of breakfast and lunch items, like we do, and enjoyed a cappuccino for myself while Cheli sipped on a café au lait. Many brews are offered from espresso to chai tea, with your choice of creams, flavors, and extra shots of espresso. They do offer juices and several other drink choices. You can also purchase champagne or beer if you are wanting to kick it up a notch!