Peg's in Gulfport

  Memorial Day weekend and let's start it off right, with lunch. Peg's recently remodeled an old bungalow on Beach Boulevard and relocated her restaurant. Well not just hers', it's a family affair with her husband and son on staff. They prepare freshly made Mexican food and my hands down favorite are their fish tacos. Fresh fish and a creamy chipotle pepper sauce combine for a perfect taco.

  But one of the best surprises is their extensive beer menu. The young heir to Peg's throne is son Doug and he manages the beer selections. With 12 imported and micro brews on tap and over 35 bottled beers, he has his work cut out for him, and he's found some real winners. He introduced us to a Japanese micro brew or Ni Biru from the Kiuchi Brewery, located north of Tokyo. They produce Nest Red Rice Ale and Nest White Ale. The red is a strong pale ale with hints of sake. But if you want the perfect beer match for seafood try the White Ale. It's a Witbier with clove, coriander, orange and nutmeg. I know it sounds strange but it's the perfect beer with Peg's fish taco's. Far East and South West hand in hand again.