By: Lauren Pace
With the addition of two new restaurants, Topher’s and Gatti Town, Hattiesburg restaurant owners will have new, fierce competition. Both new restaurants are getting heaps of business due to their delicious food, enjoyable atmospheres, and friendly service. Citizens in the Pine Belt area can always use new choices, but thanks to these new restaurants, the community is now able to enjoy different, delicous, and affordable options.
Many people in the area grew up with Mr. Gatti’s Pizza. Gatti Town is similar to Mr. Gatti’s and area residents welcome the new restaurant in hopes of new family experiences to remember. Topher’s, which is locally owned by Christopher McDonald who also owns Mugshots Bar and Grill, is a new burger joint located on the corner of Lincoln Road and Old Highway 11. Topher’s attracts many students, families, and visitors to the Oak Grove area and offers quality burgers with a flare.
With the economy slowing down, restaurants have struggled and many people choose to eat at home to save money. However, these two restaurants will potentially break this trend due to their exceptional food, affordable prices, and entertaining atmosphere.
Topher’s Rock’n Roll Grill
Burgers are the ideal meal for many students. Whether it’s for a lunch with the family or dinner with friends, burger joints are outrageously popular in the Hattiesburg area. Because of the massive popularity, burger joints have sprung up everywhere. But the best one, is the newly opened, Topher’s Rock and Roll Grill. The lively and energetic environment makes the restaurant one of a kind. Topher’s is known for their broad diversity of burgers and toppings. One burger that most people find odd is the Peanut Butter Burger. Although people may be somewhat put off by the thought of peanut butter on a burger, it is one of the most popular choices on the menu–don’t judge a burger by its topping. To compliment all of the wonderful burgers, a side of fries really does the trick. The fries have a seasoning that will drive anyone wild. Topher’s is conveniently located in front of Corner Market and has fast and friendly service, a combination that will guarantee big business.
Gatti Town
Gatti Town is Hattiesburg’s new place for fun. They have all-you-can-eat buffet lines of mouthwatering pizza and Italian foods. The seating is in theatres of either cartoons, sports, or just an ordinary seating room. However, this fun-filled environment doesn’t stop at the eating. The enormous arcade in the back has games for all ages. Whether it is bumper cars, Deal or No Deal, Guitar Hero, or racing games, Gatti Town has it all.
The exciting atmosphere brings joy to all ages. The friendly staff and delicious food will keep you there for countless hours. A popular favorite is the the cheese sticks. They are a delicious blend of fresh oven-baked bread and gooey cheeses. They are a perfect snack before playing the arcade and other games. Gatti Town is a fun and exciting new eatery for the whole family.
italian foods are very tasty and most of their recipes are heart friendly too ;’`