"James Beard semifinalist Austin Sumrall and his wife Tresse are behind White Pillars in Biloxi, a show-stopping space restored to its original 1905 splendor after Hurricane Katrina. The large Greek revival-style mansion creates beautiful backdrops for Sumrall’s unfussy mix of Cajun, Creole, and new Southern cuisine. From briny oysters to Gulf fish crudo and duck confit carbonara over tagliatelle, Sumrall’s eye for detail and sense of flavor is spot on." - Beth D'Addono