Coming Soon: Cotton Blues Kitchen and Marketplace
Mississippi-Made Meals in a Safe and Comfortable Setting
Hattiesburg, MS – Cotton Blues (6116 US-98 E; 601-450-0510) announced today a plan to enhance its current restaurant concept through a major renovation. Slated to reopen in June as Cotton Blues Kitchen & Marketplace, the renovated eatery will feature a vibrant space with a range of fresh grocery offerings and comforting dining experiences that Cotton Blues is known for.
The decision to transform current operations at the popular restaurant came from a desire to ensure guests in the Hub City can enjoy high quality dining experiences safely. The current business climate presents a unique opportunity to reinvent Cotton Blues and move the brand towards a service model that is conducive to new regulations, and will set a new standard of excellence as the region’s restaurant emerges from crisis.
"We know many people are ready to dine in at our restaurant – we love that, and that's not going away," says Cotton Blues owner Chris Ortego. "But we also know many people are understandably cautious in this new world of COVID-19, so we've decided to design a safe and comfortable setting for those that want to be cautious."
Cotton Blues Kitchen & Marketplace will offer several experiences where guests can eat and shop year-round, including:
Cotton Blues Kitchen: Guests will select chef-crafted meals to-go, created by Chef Jordan Creel and Pastry Chef Shaun Davis, designed to satisfy any breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert cravings. From ready-to-heat to hot-and-ready comfort food, the new Cotton Blues Kitchen will ensure the highest quality food and beverage options. Popular current restaurant offerings including Blackened Fish Tacos, Chipotle Smoked BBQ Ribs and Signature Cheesecake, will remain available for guests to enjoy every day. All meals will be available in multiple formats designed to feed everyone in the community.
Cotton Blues Marketplace: The open marketplace will allow guests to select locally sourced fare with quality ingredients and local products. The marketplace will include an assortment of farm-fresh produce as well as artisanal cheeses and prepared groceries that will make hosting a get-together stress free.
Outdoor Patio and Picnic: This counter-to-table space will provide guests with a retreat-like area where they can enjoy Cotton Blues fare alongside family and friends. The outdoor patio and picnic areas are designed to give guests a comfortable fresh air setting with outdoor gaming options, neatly landscaped artificial grass and shaded sections to alleviate hot Mississippi days.
Contact-Free Ordering + Curbside Kiosk: For guests who desire quicker service or just want to minimize contact, an upgraded point of sales system will be available for guests to easily place orders through the website or via a mobile app. Guests will be able to place orders ahead of pick up or delivery, if desired. The user-friendly system will also be compatible with contract-free payment applications, like Apple Pay. In addition to the adapted technology, a covered kiosk will be available in the parking lot for quick curbside carry out.
Cotton Blues Kitchen & Marketplace will join the Hub City once again as an adapted concept fit for family and friends. For more information on the transition or for updates visit CottonBlues.com or follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About Cotton Blues
Cotton Blues Cheesecakes are handcrafted with premium ingredients with zero fillers. The whole four-pound cheesecake is available in select grocery stores throughout the South and is expanding its geographic footprint. The “Mississippi Made – New York Approved” cheesecakes are produced from a proprietary original recipe created by Pastry Chef Shaun Davis at Cotton Blues restaurant in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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