Taste of the South

The Power of Preserverance

ALEX PERRY AND KUMI OMORI, the husband-and-wife owners/operators of Vestige in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, traversed a unique and often winding path to craft a dining experience that transcends the idea of ordinary. From a chance encounter to navigating the complexities of the culinary world all on their own, this dynamic duo has transformed once seedling interests in professional cooking into an award-winning concept with beloved menus for Gulf Coast locals and visitors alike.

For Alex, the path to the kitchen was an unexpected one. Initially on track to become

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