Beachin September 2016

September 2016

beachin’ Life on the Alabama Gulf Coast

Live Music and Events at the Beach

Take a Day Trip

to Alligator Alley

Game Day at the Beach Tailgating, team spirit and more!

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Artist Spotlight

Fish Prints by George

Taste the Difference — Eat Local and Fresh At Bill’s By The Beach, we care about our community, our environment, our shrimpers, and the health impact of the delicious meals we serve. When you dine with us, you know you are eating fresh wild caught seafood served with the highest quality, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

If your visiting our gulf beaches Labor Day weekend, join us to kick off the football season with great food and specialty drinks.

We will be participating in the Wharf Uncorked Food and Wine Festival. The event features demos from renowned chefs, cuisine and wine tasting tents, live and silent auctions benefiting the Make A Wish foundation on September 15-17.

Bill’s wine list includes over 115 selections spanning 12 countries to suit a diverse range of tastes and pocketbooks. Visit us on “Swirl Saturdays” and take 1/3 off of any bottle of wine priced from $9 to $100 with the purchase of any meal.

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contents

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Game Day at the Beach Get ready for kick-off

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Artist Spotlight: George O'Neal

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Month at the Beach Live Local Music

Your guide to live music on the Island

Calendar of Events

Take a trip to Allgator Alley Hooked on fishin

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As the fall months approach, many events at the beach also reach their time on the calendar. The Wharf will hold its Uncorked Food and Wine festival this month, Bulls on the Beach returns to the Flora-Bama, The Hot Spot starts up the Gulf Coast Songwriters Shootout on Mondays, and so much more. In this issue, take a trip to Alligator Alley in Summerdale and find out more about local artist George O'Neal's Fish Prints.

It's almost game day! Get tips from the experts on how to have the ultimate game day experience and tailgate. Check out who's playing where on the Island with a live music schedule and a monthly calendar of happenings in September.

I’ll see you there in my beach chair,

Destiny

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about the cover Septem ber 2016

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September is the last of the heated summer months. Though the beach may get quieter for a while, the residents and the seagulls don't mind having the beach all to themselves (photo

by Lynn Jordan)

Live Music and Events at the Beach

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When your favorite team hits the road for the big game, it's time for you to hit the beach. Whether you're cheering on your favorite team at a sports bar or hosting your own tailgate with friends and family, the beaches on the Alabama Gulf Coast are a FANtastic place for an away game.

Fall brings the beginning of football season. It's what some fanatics have waited all year for, and there are many restaurants, beach hangouts and sports bars to catch the game.

Come experience game days and tailgating on the Gulf Coast's beaches this football season.

So what makes the ultimate game day experience?

Is it the tailgating? Is it the fans? Is it the team spirit?

Is it the big screen TV's and the cheap beer and wing specials?

It's all of the above.

If you're looking for the biggest TV's in town to watch the big game, head to Cobb Theatres in Gulf Shores.

Showing all Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers games and big playoff games for FREE while seats last.

Treat yourself to concessions, beverages and adult beverages while rooting your team to victory.

“We play the games on every game day and open the

auditorium an hour before kick-off,” said Troy McDaniel, regional operations director for Cobb Theatres. “On top of that, we have the largest screens in Gulf Shores.”

The Cobb Theatre welcomes all ages to come view the games.

“Instead of going to sit at a bar to watch the game, we have the opportunity for the whole family to come view it on the big screen,” McDaniel said. “We've had a great turn out the past couple of years. It's a different event than a movie. You go in and watch the game, the players are bigger than life on the big screen, and all of the great digital presentation paired with great sound.”

There are no outside food and beverages allowed in the theatre, but the concessions stands offer a variety of foods, snacks, beverages and beers that will please any fan.

“What makes the ultimate game day experience is great seats, a great picture, and the fact that you can relax and enjoy the game in comfort,” McDaniel said. “It's nice to have stadium seating, air conditioning and food and beverages.”

The Cobb Theatre is located at Pelican Place in Gulf Shores.

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A TASTE OFTailgating

by Destiny Brown

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If you're hosting your own tailgate, don't forget these tips for the perfect game-day feast. We asked local caterer, Sarah Bradley of Sarah's Homemade in Gulf Shores how to prepare the perfect game day foods that will please any fan!

IT'S ALL ABOUT FINGER FOODS...

“I think finger foods that aren’t too messy are ideal because people can still feel like they can eat as well as drink and have a good time,” Bradley said. “At a tailgate, people want to socialize, have a few drinks, and celebrate their favorite team.”

• Spread out some chicken salad or pimento cheese on croissants.

• Black bean corn dip or beer cheese dip. If having a game day tailgate party at home, I love to have some hot dips on hand, such as pepperoni dip or Mississippi Sin dip. People can’t resist a warm cheesy dip on a salty chip.

DON'T FORGET THE SWEETS AND DRINKS...

“The other must have is something sweet,” Bradley said.

• Chocolate chip cookies • Rice Krispy treats • Cupcakes “For drinks, I love to have a themed cocktail devoted to your favorite team,” Bradley said. “You can make the drinks up ahead of time and pack them for the tailgate. It makes it easier to serve and quicker to pour!”

5 Tips from Sarah How to prepare the perfect tailgate

1. Make sure that you have plenty of food.

2. Have many different things to choose from.

3. Finger foods, that aren’t messy are great as well as any dips that can be served with some chips so that people can graze all the food before watching the big game.

4. Food that is easy to serve and eat are great for both host and guest.

5. Keep in mind that people want to socialize and have a good time when they are at a tailgate or football party.

Hosting your own game-day party, but would rather enjoy the party than prepare a feast? Let Sarah do it for you! Check out Sarah's Homemade at 208 W. Fort Morgan Road in Gulf Shores.

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Fashion GAME DAY GEAR UP FOR

With each fall, comes new fashion. This year seems to be all about comfort.

“Graphic T-shits are big right now,” said Candice Duncan of Wildflowers Boutique in Orange Beach.

“Game day graphics such as team logos or other sayings and colored jewelry that matches paired with shorts and skinny jeans are very popular this year.”

Team baseball caps are also in style this year to pair with graphic T's. Wildflowers plans to be stocked in these distressed fashionable hats.

Making a comeback this year are game day dresses coordinated with plenty of team colored accents.

“A lot of college girls want solid color dresses and coordinate it with matching jewelry,” said Terri Long, owner of Wildflowers Boutique. “It also seems that long necklaces are replacing scarves this year.”

For the out-of-college crowd, Duncan says flowy tops paired with jeggings are popular for game day.

As for shoes, “peep toe shoes,” or open toe shoes with a small chunk short heel are all the rage for game day and can add a little dressup to any outfit.

“Long and tall boots are also back in style,” Duncan said.

“As for purses, we are seeing a lot of the grey family this year,” Long said. “Purses that are big this year are backpack purses, messenger bags with a small pouch and suede purses,” Duncan added.

With these tips from the experts, find out how to keep it fashionable while dressing up in your team colors for game day.

“Dressing in your team colors makes it fun and shows what team you're going for and shows everyone who you're supporting,” Duncan said.

Wildflowers also has a large display of game day gear from coolers to drink mixes to hot dog warmers and more!

“We also take pride in putting out new items every day and changing it up so you can see something different each time you come in!” Long said.

Wildflower Boutique is located at 25910 Canal Road Suite M in Orange Beach.

Nothing says fall in the South like game day.

Dress in your team colors and dress to impress to show off your team spirit!

OWNER OF WILDFLOWER BOUTIQUE, TERRI LONG AND HER DAUGHTER, CANDICE DUNCAN.

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Welcome to the Beach

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Tents (no larger than a 10x10 ft.) are allowed on the beach, but they have to be placed behind (North of) the designated sign marker post and should be removed before night.

Tents cannot be placed between the sign post and the Gulf of Mexico. This is for designated emergency and safety access.

BEACH FLAG WARNING SYSTEM

2. Pets are not allowed on the beach on the Gulf of Mexico or surrounding islands (Robinson, Bird, Walker). However they are allowed at the designated city Dog Park on Canal Rd. (Hwy 180) next to Sportsman Marina. All dogs should remain on a leash within the city limits.

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3. Glass in any form (bottle, cup, container, etc.) is strictly prohibited on our beaches and islands.

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4. A yellow or green flag posted along gulf beaches means to use caution while swimming in the gulf waters and is permitted.

A red flag means danger and one should not swim in the waters.

RED

Medium Hazard (light surf and or currents)

Low Hazard (calm conditions) High Hazard (rough conditions, such as strong surf and or conditions)

Double red flags mean that swimming in the waters is prohibited by law.

Water Closed to Public Use

Purple means WARNING! A jellyfish or other marine threat.

5. All trails and parks are free and open from daylight to dusk 7 days a week.

6. Fires or flames are strictly prohibited on the beach. This includes grills, tiki-torches, lanterns, open fire pits, candles, fireworks, etc.

7. Jet skis, boats, and any other motorized vessels, are prohibited from launching along the gulf front beaches.

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EXPLORE. DISCOVER. ENJOY. There’s no better place to explore, discover and enjoy the excitement of the Gulf Coast than The Wharf. Discover a new restaurant or boutique. Enjoy live music and performances at the Amphitheater. Experience the SPECTRA Sound and Light Spectacular, or attend special events, like The Wharf Uncorked Food and Wine Festival this September.

It’s all happening at The Wharf.

GINNY LANE BAR & GRILL • THE HOT SPOT • LUXURY GULF RENTALS • SEA LA VIE • VILLAGGIO GRILLE BREATHE • EVOLVE FITNESS & SPA • HIGH COTTON BATH COMPANY • THE MARINA OUTFITTERS STORE SEASIDE SHOES & SWIM • THE SOUTHERN GRIND FRIC N’ FRAC • THE ORANGE GROVE

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

George O’Neal Fish Prints by George Gyotaku Artist

by Destiny Brown

“I feel blessed to be able to take my hobby and make it my livelihood. It’s very special for me to be a part of first-time catches.”

“I was introduced to the area by my wife and fell in love. The goal was to eventually come down and not have to drive back” Local artist, George O’Neal has done his share of traveling. The Atlanta native and Vietnam Veteran lived in 23 states and three countries before finding his permanent home in Orange Beach.

George and his wife, Marilyn, have been visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast since 1973, when Marilyn said she knew of a good fishing spot where her family vacationed.

George doesn’t consider himself an artist. George was at his wife’s art show more than 20 years ago when a fish print on display caught his eye. Being a fisherman himself, George could tell the print came from a real fish and was impressed by a form of art he learned was called Gyotaku. Gyotaku is the ancient Japanese art of fish printing or rubbing. A fish is inked and its image is transferred onto linen or rice paper. George says he

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prefers linen because it doesn’t tear as easily. It was originally used as biological study to record the size of a fish.

George began his own take on the ancient art form.

When he went fishing, he would bring back his catch, ink it and get it ready for display. He was encouraged by his wife to try colors and pastels, which was a success.

George was formerly a youth pastor and used to teach his vacation bible school students about Gyotaku. He did more than 200 classes for the Orange Beach Art Association. Currently, O’Neal has set up shop at Zeke’s Marina in Orange Beach. He prints fish off the boats and also takes requests for people who want to bring their own fish in. He’s proud to be called part of the Zeke’s Marina family. Zeke’s Marina is located at 26619 Perdido Beach Blvd in Orange Beach. Visit Fish Prints by George on Facebook for more information and to view his work.

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Anthony Jones ... Well Worth A Visit!

Voted The Best Salon in Baldwin County in 2014

It was a beau�ful summer morning when we le� Fairhope, low humidity and not a cloud in the sky. We were on our way down to Orange Beach to check out a business that many of our friends have told us about, this Englishman who had opened a Hair Salon on the beach with his daughter Emma. My hair is very important to me and ge�ng a good haircut is a must, and that is what Anthony Jones is known for and excellent hair color to boot.

We have both been very dissa�sfied with the last few a�empts on designing our hair to suit our lifestyles; most of the so called stylists did not take into considera�on our age or understand that we both want to look great without a lot of fuss and bother.

The traffic was a bit heavy due to the summer visitors, but we arrived on �me to this charming yellow and white beach house on the beach road with a fabulous view of the Gulf of Mexico. We were greeted warmly by Anthony and Emma and they ask us if we would like a cold drink or a glass of wine before he started making us beau�ful.

Pam, my friend, went first since I was a li�le chicken a�er the last experiences. Anthony directed her to a styling chair and went on to explain the ten most important rules in designing a custom hairstyle to suit her. He first looked at her face shape and explained that there are five face shapes out there and told her her face shape was oval. The next was bone structure and head shape, a�er that was the type of her hair, the texture of her hair, then what sort of condi�on her hair was in, followed by the way the hair grows out of the head, plus cow licks, then her likes and dislikes and fashion. Wow! What a lot of things to get right.

So then Emma started with a relaxing shampoo and deep condi�oning, then for the next 30 minutes Anthony’s hands were a sea of mo�on, lastly a quick blow dry with hardly any fuss and presto she was finished! She was so happy and she could not believe the difference in her hair.

Now it was my turn, my hair especially in the summer gets 22 Beachin’ ● September 2016

very frizzy and dry; I have tried everything out there for my hair with no success! Anthony explained that commercial hair products are made different to professional hair products.

Commercial shampoos are made of mild detergent and the condi�oners are based on petroleum oil. Where professional hair products are pure and natural and give back to the hair, he also went on to say that we should all wash our hair every day and condi�on our hair the same.

Anthony explained that at all �mes our hair has to have at least 8% moisture in it the same as our skin, we should treat our hair the same way as we treat our skin, by moisturizing it every day which made a lot of sense to me, since the last stylist told me not to wash my hair every day because in her mind it would dry it out. Anthony explained to me that yes using some drug store products would dry your hair out if washed daily. A�er we went through the ten rules, he took me to the shampoo area and treated me to the best shampoo and condi�oning my hair had ever had.

While shampooing, Emma explained to me what I should do in the morning in the shower, again stressing no over-thecounter hair products, that’s why my hair is dry and frizzy.

A�er shampooing and before condi�oning, towel blot the hair because the hair is porous like a sponge, pu�ng any condi�oner on one’s hair when it is full of water will not go into the hair itself, so blot it first then apply the product and leave it in while you are washing yourself. Then before you leave the shower, rinse and count up to 10 slowly and stop, just rinse the excess and no more.

A�er she explained to me the hows & whys, I understood.

They are like hair doctors, if we listen and do what they says it works! Anthony has his own line of products and everything he used on me was his and believe me the stuff works. The cut he gave me was wonderful; I walked out a new woman and so did Pam, no more frizzes! Oh, by the way he used a great product before he dried my hair called “POTION.” It is a gel with a lot of healing features with body, fabulous! I bought a bo�le. Best money we ever spent and yes, we are definitely going back. He is a true professional.

Well worth a visit!

Anthony’s salon is at 23175 Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange Beach & their phone number is 251.974.1514.

Please say we sent you! www.anthonyjonesinc.net

month at the beach A Great Blue Heron soars over Lake Shelby at Gulf State Park (Chase Brown) Scott and Jill Gentry at Top of the Hops at the Orange Beach Event Center (John Mullen)

Iris Ethridge, Jodi and Brian Harsany and Matt Pugh at the ribbon cutting of Luna's and Buzz Catz in Orange Beach (John Mullen)

Ashley Popham and Cody Koeppen had a "trash the dress" event and a rainbow appeared on the beach (Shelley Patterson)

Patrons gathered at The Jennifer Claire Moore Foundation Rodeo (Capt. Mark Robinson)

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FOLEY American Legion Post 99 Friday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 6 p.m.

Gelato Joe’s Monday at 7 p.m.

Good Time Charlie’s Tuesday at 10 p.m.

The Office Lounge Wednesday at 8 p.m.

FT. MORGAN Behind The Pines Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Thursday and Saturday at 9 p.m.

GULF SHORES Pink Pony Pub every night at 7 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Tuesday 5:30 p.m.

Mudbugs Thu, Fri,Sat at 8 p.m.

ORANGE BEACH Undertow Wed - Fri at 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic FOLEY American Legion Post 99 Friday and Sunday at 6 p.m Moe’s Original Bar B Que Tuesday at 7 p.m.

The Office Lounge Tuesday at 6 p.m.

GULF SHORES Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Sassy Bass Every night ORANGE BEACH Live Bait Monday at 8 p.m.

PERDIDO KEY Flora-Bama Monday at 6 p.m.

live local music

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 GULF SHORES LuLu's Adam Holt Nolan's Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 GULF SHORES LuLu's Albert Simpson Nolan's Midnight Confessions Pelican Place Concert Series Pearls of Trinity ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 GULF SHORES LuLu's TBA Nolan's Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 GULF SHORES LuLu's Lefty Collins Nolan's Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 GULF SHORES LuLu's Light Travelers Nolan's Midnight Confessions Pelican Place Concert Series Shelby Brown ORANGE BEACH Amphitheater at The Wharf 21 Pilots Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 GULF SHORES LuLu's Greg Brown and 3 Bean Soup ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo's Brittany Bell Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 GULF SHORES LuLu's Grits N Pieces Nolan's Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 GULF SHORES LuLu's Brent Burns Nolan's Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 GULF SHORES LuLu's Greg Brown/ Coconut Radio ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo's Brittany Bell Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 GULF SHORES LuLu's Jimmy Lumpkin Nolan's Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 GULF SHORES LuLu's TBA

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Nolan's Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 GULF SHORES LuLu's Brent Burns Nolan's Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH The Hot Spot Gulf Coast Songwriter Shootout TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 GULF SHORES

LuLu's TBA Nolan's Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 GULF SHORES LuLu's TBA Nolan's Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 GULF SHORES LuLu's Adam Holt Nolan's Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 GULF SHORES LuLu's Lefty Collins Nolan's Midnight Confessions Pelican Place Concert Series Ruffwater Band ORANGE BEACH Amphitheater at The Wharf 21 Pilots Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 GULF SHORES LuLu's Web Dalton Nolan's Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 GULF SHORES LuLu's Cadillac Attack/Greg Brown ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo's Brittany Bell Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 GULF SHORES LuLu's Brent Burns Nolan's Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH The Hot Spot Gulf Coast Songwriter Shootout TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 GULF SHORES LuLu's Jimmy Lumpkin Nolan's Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 GULF SHORES LuLu's Justin Yawn Nolan's Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 GULF SHORES LuLu's TBA Nolan's Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust

Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 GULF SHORES LuLu's JERI Nolan's Midnight Confessions Pelican Place Concert Series Denver Hawsey Band ORANGE BEACH Amphitheater at The Wharf 21 Pilots Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 GULF SHORES LuLu's Shiny Objects Nolan's Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 GULF SHORES LuLu's Greg Brown/TBA ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo's Brittany Bell Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 GULF SHORES LuLu's Brent Burns Nolan's Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH

The Hot Spot Gulf Coast Songwriter Shootout

Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 GULF SHORES LuLu's TBA Nolan's Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 GULF SHORES LuLu's Adam Holt Nolan's Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 GULF SHORES LuLu's TBA Nolan's Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 GULF SHORES LuLu's Lefty Collins Nolan's Midnight Confessions Pelican Place Concert Series Logan Spicer ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee

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• Video arcade • 100% digital projection • Wall W to wall screens • Dolby Digital surround sound • 3D capable in 6 theatres • True stadium seating 4 feet between rows • 2 party rooms

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Doors Do open at 9:30am.

• Discount movie tickets for Senior Citizens and children (all day), Students and Military after 6pm (with valid ID).

SAME S A DAY TICKETING ONLY

• Moviegoer rewards club

LARGE GROUPS, SCHOOLS LA AN CAMPS ARE WELCOME! AND

• Gift Cards available

STARTING JUNE 14TH THRU AUGUST 4TH

3780 Gulf Shores Parkway | Gulf Shores, AL Hwy. 59 just North of the Canal Bridge 251.923.0100 | www.CobbTheatres.com

• Full-Service Concession – pretzels, pizza, hot dogs, cheese sticks, chicken fingers, and funnel cakes

FOLLOW US

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what atto do the beach Trivia

FOLEY Moe’s Original Bar B Que Thursdays at 7 p.m.

GULF SHORES The Hangout Wednesdays at noon at 5 p.m.

ORANGE BEACH Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Bingo

FOLEY American Legion Post 99 Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Moe’s Original Bar B Que Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

GULF SHORES American Legion Post 44 Monday at 6 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Tuesday at 6 p.m.

ORANGE BEACH Flora-Bama Weekdays from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 6 p.m.

‹SEPT. 2 – SEPT. 5› 49TH ANNUAL 2016 MBGFC LABOR DAY INVITATIONAL ‹27075 Marina Road, Orange Beach› Contact for more information.mbgfc.org/ tournaments/48th-annual-2015-mbgfc-laborday-invitational/

‹SEPT. 3› 2016 TACKY JACKS BLOODY MARY 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN ‹Tacky Jack’s Gulf Shores, 240 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores, 7:30 a.m. - noon› The Bloody Mary 5K is a flat, fast, out and back course that will start and finish at Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores. Runners and walkers are welcome to participate in the 5K or fun run events.

The post race party will include FREE Food, beverages including Beer and Bloody Marys, and music on the Tacky Jacks deck. Faster finishers in 5 year age groups will receive CUSTOM award medals.

Since this weekend kicks off FOOTBALL, wear your favorite football team colors. We will be recognizing participants with the most Team Spirit!

(251) 980-1046, active.com WATERWAY VILLAGE ART MARKET ‹Waterway Village, 116 E. 21st Ave., Gulf Shores 3-8 p.m.› The Waterway Village Art Market is presented by the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance, in partnership with the city of Gulf Shores. The Art Market features original art by local and regional artists, live musical entertainment, a trackless train and hands-on art activities for

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children, and delicious food!

251-948-2627, gulfcoastartsalliance.com

SEPT. 6 CREATIVE COLOR ‹Library Meeting Room, 221 W. 19th Ave.› Creative Color is coloring therapy for adults.

Relax, destress and create with others who enjoy making beautiful artistic creations with no experience necessary. We supply coloring sheets, colored pencils, markers and coffee.

Playfullness is encouraged! (251) 968-1176 SEPT. 8 MIRANDA LAMBERT “KEEPER OF THE FLAME TOUR” WITH SPECIAL GUESTS KIP MOORE & BROTHERS OSBORN ‹The Amphitheater at The Wharf , 4550 Main St., Orange Beach, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Ga pit: $75.75 Reserved seats: $75.75 - $65.75 - $55.75 **plus applicable fees & service charges**› Miranda Lambert is bringing her “Keeper of the Flame Tour” to The Wharf Amphitheater with special guests Kip Moore & Brothers Osborne. Tickets go on sale F June 3 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster and at The Wharf Box Office.

(800) 745-3000, ticketmaster.com SEPT. AND SEPT. 10 BULLS ON THE BEACH ‹17401 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola› Head to the Flora-Bama Sept. 9 - 10 for Bulls on the Beach, two nights of adrenalinefilled bull riding. The high-energy, rock-androll rodeo will feature professional bull riders from across the Southeast. This is a family

friendly event, snow cones and other snacks will be available for purchase!

(850) 492-0611, florabama.com SEPT. 10 2016 BRETT ROBINSON ALABAMA COASTAL TRIATHLON ‹Gulf Shores Main Public Beach (Gulf Place), 101 Gulf Shores Pkwy. Gulf Shores, 5 a.m. - 2 p.m.› Sign up today for the Brett Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon. The Triathlon begins early Saturday morning with a 1.5k swim in the Gulf of Mexico, a 40k bike ride through the state park and finishes with a 10k scenic run. The”Tri-it-on” Triathlon begins with a 300 yard swim, a 10 mile bike ride and a 2 mile run. Join us for the awards ceremony and post race party at The Hangout. (615) 460-9927, team-magic.com.

SEPT. 12-OCT. 17 BEGINNING ACRYLIC PAINTING ‹GCAA Art Gallery, 9:30 a.m.-noon› Six week class. Jane Sellier. $120.00 for the six week course. A supply list is available under Adult Classes at www. gulfcoastartsalliance.com. Jane will provide supplies for an additional $25.00.

‹SEPT 15 - SEPT 17 ›

THE WHARF UNCORCKED FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

community organizations, businesses, individuals, school groups and families-are needed to help with the Coastal Cleanup.

SEPT. 15 – SEPT. 17 Participants can find a cleanup zone near them on our website.

THE WHARF UNCORKED FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL KICK OFF All supplies are provided, and volunteers who come out early PARTY & CHEF SHOWDOWN will receive a free t-shirt. The Alabama Coastal Cleanup is part of ‹The Wharf in Orange Beach, 4790 Wharf Pkwy. Ste. F208, an international effort led by the Ocean Conservancy to remove Orange Beach, Check website for ticket pricing.› debris from coastal waters. This litter is not only an eyesore The Wharf Uncorked event will kick off with a VIP experience but can pose a real threat to both marine wildlife and humans. at The Palms at The Wharf from 6:30-8:30 p.m. with a cutthroat Participation provides a unique opportunity to be a part of the competition between Chris Sherrill (Flora-Bama Yacht Club), solution. Alabama joined this effort in 1987, and since then over Brody Olive (Perdido Beach Resort) and Chris Kelly (Driftwood 77,000 volunteers have removed more than 1.5 million pounds Bar & Grille, Ronin Sushi Bar). The chefs will race against the of trash from Alabama’s valued coastline and waterways. clock as they encounter culinary challenges to create the best alabamacoastalcleanup.com dish made with Alabama Gulf Seafood.

James Briscione and Brooke Parkhurst, authors of The SEPT. 21 Couples Kitchen, will team up to emcee the Chef Showdown. LARRY E POWELL MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC There will be select vendor wine tastings, an auction preview, an PENINSULA GOLF AND RACQUET CLUB open bar, food samplings and giveaways. Early bird individual ‹Peninsula Golf and Racquet Club, Peninsula Blvd., Gulf Shores tickets for the kick-off event are $25. Combo tickets for the 1-6:30 p.m., $125.00› Chef Showdown and Grand Tasting are $60. (251) 224-1000, Spend a fun afternoon with your friends at this popular thewharfuncorked.com 4-person golf scramble at Peninsula benefiting the American Cancer Society and honoring Larry E Powell, a well-respected SEPT. 17 member of our community who lost his battle to cancer. Player THE 28TH ANNUAL ALABAMA COASTAL CLEANUP fee includes golf, cart, range balls, two beverages during play, ‹8 a.m. - noon› putting contest, barbeque meal and celebration with music by The annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup will also be held on on Chuck Bailey. $100 hole sponsorships available. Raffles and Sept. 17 from 8 a.m. to noon. The event gives Baldwin residents split-the-pot tickets will also be sold at the event to benefit the the opportunity to give back to the environment and their American Cancer Society. To register call or email Sarah Kuzma. surrounding communities by cleaning up along the coast and Contact Us (251) 968-2930 waterways and within their cities. Volunteers-involved citizens,

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SEPT. 22 ART INTO WORDS ‹Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St.Gulf Shores, $50› Erie H. Meyer Civic Center will play host to Art into Words, a cultural evening celebrating different mediums and interpretations of art.

This first time event is the result of a unique collaboration between the City of Gulf Shores, Gulf Coast Arts Alliance and the South Baldwin Community Theatre and will feature a four course meal prepared by Four Brothers Catering. Lisa Christian will be the master of ceremonies for the evening.

For more information, call Erica Bassett with the City of Gulf Shores Special Events Division.

‹SEPT 3 ›

WATERWAY VILLAGE ART MARKET

SEPT. 23 “ISLAND TIME” DRAWDOWN FUND RAISER BY SIRENS OF THE SEA ‹Orange Beach Event Center, 6-10 p.m., $50› This annual event promises to be better than ever. Catering is by Down South BBQ. The band FUEGO will fire up the night with dance music. The many exciting events of the night include a drawdown grand prize of $5000, a 3 night stay at a New Orleans French Quarter condo, a Silent Auction filled with a wide array of valuable items worth bidding on. A portion of the proceeds go to select local charities and the Sirens of the Sea Annual High School Scholarship Fund. Come dressed in

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your favorite island attire and plan to party on “Island Time”.

251-402-2218 Linda Pacatte, (251) 968-1434 gulfshoresal.gov/ArtIntoWords ONGOING EVENTS..

AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM ‹Orange Beach Recreation Center, 4849 South Wilson Blvd.

Orange Beach, 3:15-5:15 p.m., $150 per child› Tuesdays: Visual Arts Includes culinary arts, pottery, glass art, fairy gardens, creative writing/poetry, watercolor and acrylic painting. Grades 2nd-6th.

Thursdays: Theatre Arts Includes costume design, theatrical makeup, dance, improv, and a Halloween skit. Grades 3rd-12th.

O.B. Elementary students will walk to the rec center under adult supervision or parents may drop kids off between 3:15-3:30.

All supplies and snacks provided. Limited space available per class. For more information or to apply for a scholarship, email Jessica.

Visit website for detailed class information, pricing and registration.

251-981-2787, coastalartscenter.com

MONDAYS, SEPT. 12 – OCT. 24 3RD ANNUAL GULF COAST SONGWRITER SHOOTOUT ‹The Hot Spot Music and Grub, 4780 Wharf Pkwy. Ste. F101 Orange Beach, 8-11 p.m.› This popular event benefits local businesses, entertains visitors and supports grass roots singer-songwriters looking to seize both their listener’s hearts and the grand prize valued at over $10,000!

The Shootout is a six week songwriter competition that will kick off on Monday, September 12 and continues every Monday until the finale on October 24.

One night before the finale, the Professional Songwriters & Celebrity Judges will perform a very special songwriter round.

This concert will also be held at The Hot Spot and tickets are available in advance for $20 or at the door for $25. gulfcoastsongwritershootout.com SATURDAYS FROM SEP. 10 – OCT. 31 CULTURE COURTYARD ‹Pelican Place Breezeway, Gulf Shores, 5-10 p.m.› To attract the local community, debut talents, drive commerce, and most of all, have a lot of FUN with friends and family! Local DJ’s, Chefs, Artists, Performers, and Event Staf. A Music, Food, & Arts Event)

For an exciting lunch or dinner you just can’t beat.

Come Empty. Leave Full...and hopefully Have a Laugh or two!

Open 10:30 am-til Daily 2981 S. McKenzie • Foley, AL 36535 251-943-7655 • www.throwedrolls.com

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by Destiny Brown

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If you take a drive to the Cypress swamp in Summerdale, you’ll find Alligator Alley. Alligator Alley is an exciting experience for the whole family and allows real interactions with these kings of the swamp.

Let owner, Wesley Moore and his crew teach you all about the gators in the park. Moore has been around alligators all his life and the park property has been in his family since 1939.

Opening in 2004, Alligator Alley was designed as a properuse of habitat for these reptiles.

The park is currently home to 200 adult alligators and more than 500 alligators total. Most of the gators are imported from Florida.

If you wonder how these beasts like to chow (or chomp) down, feeding times are every day at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Moore hand feeds the gators as the crowd watches from a safe distance. Ribs, hams, and other large chunks of meat are fed to the gators as they congregate on the banks of the swamp.

If you want to see the gators

up close, participants are given alligator food to tour the 1,800 feet elevated boardwalk that takes you to the center of the swamp “The boardwalk gets people up close and personal in a safe setting,” Moore said.

If you’re more of a dare devil, make a stop at the supplemental reptile area.

“We have reptiles from all over the world. Tortoises, snakes, lizards, it’s more of an encounter.

People can hand feed the tortoises, hold the snakes and more,” Moore said.

The number of customers that come through the doors daily is weather dependent. The busiest time of the year for Alligator Alley is June through August and spring and fall break.

There are picnic tables on the premises and onlookers are encouraged to bring a picnic to make a day of it! There are refreshments also available in the park. Coolers are welcome, but no alcoholic beverages.

If you’re looking for a little more than sand and sea to take up your vacation time, load up and take a day trip! There are many places for the all ages and the whole family that are just a drive away from the beach and offer new memories that you never even thought of!

What: Alligator Alley Where: 19500 Co Rd 71, Summerdale, AL Distance: Under 30 miles Cost: $12 Adults, $10 4-12 and Senior Citizens, free for 3 and under Hours: Everyday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Closed on Wednesdays after Labor Day

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2016 Brett Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama

Saturday, September 10, 2016 Begins and ends at the Gulf Shores Public Beach

Packet Pickup: Friday, September 9, 4:00-7:00 pm at the Hangout and Saturday, September 10, 5:00-6:00 am Awards Ceremony and Post-Race Party 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Hangout

For information, registration or to volunteer visit www.team-magic.com For overnight accommodations visit www.brett-robinson.com Thanks to our event sponsors

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on fishin hooked

with Phil Dortch

Fort Morgan, historic civil war fort, built between 1819-1834 is the launch site of a typical fishing trip for me. We first drive past a yellow buoy at the mouth of Mobile Bay where the Ironclad southern boat was sunk when Gen. Farragut shouted, “Damm the torpedoes, full speed ahead.”

Three miles south in the Gulf proudly stands Sand island Lighthouse now on a small rock island. The lighthouse was built in 1871 and offers great fishing along with irresistible photo opportunities. As we cross Dixie Bar, a sand bar running out toward the lighthouse and just east of the ship channel, the water is generally a little rough, but offers great Bull Red fishing especially on an outgoing tide.

We travel southeast to what locals call the “Guitar Rig”, one of many Natural Gas rigs in the Gulf. Underground lines actually run all the way from Tampa Florida. The rigs make great habitat for fishing.

We look off into the distance and see a couple of Shrimp boats anchored. They usually shrimp at night and sleep during the day. If you get there early when they are shoving the bycatch overboard, get ready for some real action fighting big Jack Cravelle and Bonita. Fishing does not always involve catching fish, even though that’s the goal. Our beautiful Gulf Coast offers great scenery to enjoy, and catching fish is often a bonus.

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AVAILABLE AT The Wharf 4776 Main St., Suite 110 Orange Beach, AL 36561 251.224.5555 34 Beachin’ ● September 2016

219 S. McKenzie St. Foley, AL 36535 251-943-8941

719 Royal St. New Orleans, LA 70116 504-522-92222

dining

guide in this issue

Featuring Bart Wilson of Luna's

- Cayman Grill - Benedetto’s Italian Ristorante - Desoto’s Restaurant - LuLu’s - Fish River Grill - Gulf Shores Steamer - Tacky Jacks

- Papa Roccos - Original Oyster House - Bill’s by the Beach - Voyagers - Luna's Eat and Drink - Flora-Bama Ole River Bar - Flora-Bama Yacht Club September 2016 ● Beachin’ 35

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Bill’s By The Beach Weekend Brunch This menu available Saturday & Sunday only from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

EYE OPENERS Mimosa $2 Poinsettia $4 Bloody Mary $5

BRUNCH Banana Fosters Pancake 3 Griddled Pancakes, Fresh Banana slice Nutella/Fosters Sauce/Cream Cheese Powdered Sugar. Choice of Bill's Bacon or Deans Breakfast Sausage S.O.S. (Seafood On A Shingle) Sourdough Toast/Seafood Gravy/Choice of Breakfast Potatoes, Cheese Grits, or Seasonal Fruit G.O.B. Benedict Southern Style Biscuit/Deans Breakfast Sausage/Sawmill Gravy/Sunny Side Up Egg. Choice of Breakfast Potatoes, Cheese Grits, or Seasonal Fruit Sweet Tea Fried Chicken Sweet Tea marinated Chicken Breast Coastal Slaw/House Pickles/Pretzel Bun Choice of Breakfast Potatoes or Sidewinder Fries ??? & Grits Choice of Grillades, Blackened or Fried Gulf Shrimp, or Seasonal Fish/Oakview Farms Goat Cheese Grits/Sauce Piquant

The Incredible Egg Three Eggs any style/Choice of Breakfast Potatoes, Cheese Grits, or Seasonal Fruit Choice of Bill's Bacon or Deans Breakfast Sausage/Choice of Bagel, Southern Biscuit, or Sourdough Toast.

Sand Wedge Iceberg/Maytag Blue Cheese/Pickled Red Onion/Boiled Egg/Bill's Bacon/Roasted Tomatoes/Banana Nut Crouton/Herb Blue Cheese Dressing - Add Chicken or Shrimp Steak & Eggs 6oz Bistro Filet/Two Eggs/Choice of Breakfast Potatoes, Cheese Grits, or Seasonal Fruit Three Little Pig Hash Bill's Bacon/Andouille/Pit Ham/Breakfast Potatoes and Vegetable Trinity/Two Sunny Side Up Eggs Breakfast Burger 1/2 lb proprietary ground beef/Choice of Cheese/Bill's Bacon/Grilled Pineapple Sunny Side Up Egg/Shredded Lettuce Sliced Tomato/Caramel Onions/Comeback Sauce. Choice of Breakfast Potatoes or Sidewinder Fries KIDS BRUNCH $6 Available for ages 12 and under only Two eggs any style/Choice of Bill's Bacon or Breakfast Sausage Choice of Cheese Grits/Breakfast Potatoes/Seasonal Fruit Choice of Southern Biscuit/Sourdough Toast /Pancake

Visit bbtb.com/menus to view our $10 & UNDER LUNCH MENU available weekdays starting at 11:00 AM Menu subject to change without notice.

251-948-5227 | 300 West Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL 36542

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Tacky Jacks Mexican Garbage Nachos

Shrimp Po-Boy

Peel & Eat Shrimp

Gator Bites

Firecracker Shrimp Po-Boy

Crawfish Po-Boy

Crawfish Tails

Crab Claws

Flaky Fish Po-Boy

Chicken Po-Boy

Crisp Luau Pork Bites Buffalo Wings

Chicken Strips Smoked Tuna Dip

Fried Pickles Fried Green Tomato Fries

Philly Cheese Steak

Ahi Tuna Platter

Grilled Tuna Samich

Chicken and Shrimp Wraps

Fish Tacos

Jacks Half Pound Hand Pattied Burgers

“Tacky Shrimp”

Flaky Fish Platter Shrimp Platter

Oyster Po-Boy

Firecracker Shrimp

Oyster Platter

Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp & Grits

Grilled Mahi Mahi Crab Cake Dinner

Shrimp & Cheese Grits

Steamed Royal Reds

Shrimp Platters Steamed Royal Reds

Fried Seafood Tri o Platter Ribeye Steak Platter & Combo Platter

Seafood Salad’ Taco Salad Seared Tuna Salad Jacks House Salad Traditional Caesar Salad

Famous Tacky Jacks Farmer’s Omelet uild Your Own Omelet ash & Eggs

elgian Waffle heel House Pancakes

Sunrise Egg Platter

ork Chop & Egg Platter hrimp & Cheese Grits

Shrimp Omelet Breakfast Sandwich Breakfast Burritos French Toast Biscuits & Gravy

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• Appetizers • Steamed Seafood • Award-winning Pizza Specialty Pizzas • Pasta • Oysters: Suck ‘em down RAW on the Half Shell or

Steam ‘em up with a ‘lil drawn butter & lemon • Award-Winning Oyster Specialties: • Hot Shucks Cajun • Baked • Alfredo • Rockyfeller • Parmesan • Fiesta

www.paparocco.com

Visit our website for our current nightly music line up!

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14” LARGE

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$15.25 ...............$18.25

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★ Consuming raw or undercooked Animal Proteins (meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of Foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Shrimp Pizza • All Meat Pizza • Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Spinach Alfredo Pizza • Chicken Club Pizza • Buffalo Chicken Pizza

10” SMALL

(Mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black & green olives, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese)

Vegetarian Style...................................$10.95 ...............................................$14.95

(Artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, mozzarella & pesto)

Artichoke, Sun-dried Tomato................$16.25 ...............................................$19.25

(Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, shrimp, scallops, mushrooms, onions & broccoli)

Seafood Primavera Pizza.....................$16.25 ................................................$19.25

(Whole slice tomato, bacon, feta, onion and pesto)

Flying Tomato......................................$16.95 ...............................................$19.95

10” SMALL

Papa’s Specialty Pizza

Add Shrimp:........................................$ 2.75 ..................................................$3.75

(Pepperoni, onions, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, beef, ham, black & green olives)

Price Buster Pizza..............................$12.95 .................................................$16.96

(Pepperoni, onions, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms)

Papa Delux Pizza................................$10.95.................................................$14.95

Pepperoni, sausage, onions, green peppers, mushrooms, beef, black or green olive, ham, hot pepper rings, anchovies, extra cheese, fresh tomatoes, bacon, sauerkraut, Canadian Bacon, pineapple, French and ranch dressing.

Our Great Cheese Pizza........................$6.95 ...................................................$9.95 Each Item.............................................$1.30...................................................$1.65

10” SMALL

Papa’s Pizza

Snow Crab (1.5 lb.) ........................................................................................$23.50 Royal Reds (1 lb. seasonal)........................................................................... $18.75 Combo Reds & Crabs (2 lbs) .........................................................................$25.50

SERVED WITH GARLIC BREAD AND COLESLAW

Papa’s Steamed Specials

Caesar Salad..................................Side $5.95 Dinner ..........................$6.95 add Chicken $1.95 add Shrimp $2.95 Spinach Artichoke Dip ......................................................................................$8.75 Stuffed Mushrooms (3) ....................................................................................$8.95 Oysters Picard (3).............................................................................................$9.95 Garlic Bread (2) $2.75..........Cheese Bread (2) $3.50 ..... Add Marinara Sauce $.75 Boil Shrimp Small (6oz.) $8.25 Large (12 oz.) $13.75 Papa’s Wings With Ranch Dressing (6) $6.50.....................(12) $9.50(25) $16.75 Potato Skins (Choose any three toppings) ......................................................$9.95 Combo Platter: 3 Wings, 2 Stuffed Mushrooms, 3 Skins ................................ $11.50 Nachos -- Best In Town Round 1: Cheese ..............................................................................................$5.95 Round 2: Chili & Cheese ..................................................................................$7.95 Round 3: Chili, Cheese, Black Olives, Onions & Green Pepper..........................$8.95

Rocco’s Appetizers

Italian Garden Salad ........................................................................................$4.75

for complete menu details

www.paparocco.com

Cajun Oysters (Whooee!)

Oysters Alfredo Oysters Fiesta

* TO GO ORDERS WELCOME *

Hot Shucks (The Heat is On) Baked Oysters Oysters Rockyfeller Oyster Parmesan

★ Oyster Specialties ★

Oysters

All oysters @ market price Suck em down RAW on the Half Shell..............1/2 doz or dozen Steam em up w/a lil drawn butter & lemon.....1/2 doz or dozen

add Meatballs ............................$1.50 add Sausage ............................. $1.50 add Meatballs & Sausage ..........$3.00

Served With Garlic Bread Seafood Pasta .............................. $13.95 Fettuccine Alfredo.................... $8.95 Baked Ravioli ............................... $11.95 Chicken Alfredo ..................... $11.95 Manicotti ...................................... $11.95 wShrimp Alfredo .................... $13.95 substitute Alfredo Sauce .... $2.00 Lasagna (Papa’s Favorite) ..... $12.95 Italian Combo Dinner.................... $14.75 Spaghetti................................. $7.95

Mama’s Italian Specialties

Who’s Your Daddy Burger! Try it we DARE YOU! ............................................. $15.95 Rocky’s Knock Out Burger........ $8.95 Ultimate Chicken Sandwich ............ $9.95 Add Bacon .................................1.00 Grilled Chicken Sandwich ............... $8.95 Add Bleu Cheese Crumbles ........ 75¢ Reuben ......................................... $10.25 Alpine Burger.......................... $ 9.95 Hot Dog .......................................... $4.25 Patty Melt ............................. $ 10.95 Coney Island Chili Dog.................... $5.95 Meatball Sandwich ................. $ 8.95 Baked French Onion Sou ................ $6.50 Italian Sausage Sandwich....... $ 8.95 Bowl Chili ....................................... $5.50 French Dip .............................. $ 8.95 Baked Chili ..................................... $6.75 Philly Cheese Steak ................ $ 9.95 BLT .................................................$6.25 Papa’s Prime Steak Sandwich $11.95

Papa’s Specialties

10 Items Under $10!!!

Voted Top Ten Seafood Restaurant In USA

By Coastal Living

“The Best Steamed Seafood Available” SINCE 1989 www.GulfShoresSteamer.com

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Located at 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. #115, Orange Beach, AL in SanRoc Cay

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Appetizer Selection

*Steamed Oysters, *Raw Oysters Seafood Gumbo, Crawfish Corn Chowder or Spicy Cajun Jambalaya Steamed Royal Red Shrimp Fresh Steamed Mussels Smoked Tuna or Shrimp Dip Blue Crab Claws Crab Cakes • Shrimp Skewer

Salads Shrimp Salad • Cobb Salad

Sandwiches

Served with chips and all the fixin’s *Hot & Juicy Hamburger *Tuna Sandwich Chicken Sandwich Hot Dog Grilled PoBoy’s *Steak Sandwich Crab Delight Grilled Cheese

Land Lover’s

Served with corn, potato and cole slaw *Filet Mignon *Ribeye Steak Grilled Chicken Garden Steamer

251.948.6344

27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. #115, Orange Beach, AL in SanRoc Cay www.GulfShoresSteamer.com

Gettin’ Steamed Platters

“VOTED BEST VALUE” All Platters & Combos Are Served with corn, Potato and Cole Slaw Bay Steamer Ocean Steamer Small Steamer

Crawling Combos Royal Red Shrimp Alaskan Snow Crab Shrimp & Crab Combo *Shrimp & Oysters The Crab Bowl “Bucket O’ Reds”

Fresh Fish Selection

Served with corn, potato and cole slaw Extra For Blackened Seasoning Red Fish, Mahi-Mahi, Tilapia, Whitefish or Our Fresh Catch *Yellowfin Tuna Crab Cakes Stuffed Fish

The “Little Shrimp” Selection Served with Chips 4 Oz. Burger • Hot Dog Grilled Chicken Fingers Grilled Cheese • (2)PB & J

Desserts

Key Lime Pie French Silk Chocolate Pie New York Style Cheesecake

A la Carte

Shrimp Skewer Snow Crab Cluster Lobster Tail

Sides

Cole Slaw, Corn or New Potatoes Cauliflower or Broccoli

Beverages

Coke, Diet Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprite, Vault, Lemonade, Iced Tea

Wines

By The Glass, By The Bottle, Premium Bottle

Merlot, White Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Grigio

Beer

Domestic Bottle Premium Bottle Domestic Draft By The Glass Premium Draft By The Glass Domestic Pitcher Premium Pitcher

Frozen Daiquiri

Strawberry, Pina Colada, Banana, Peach, Tequila sunrise, Margarita, Amaretto Orange Blossom, (Non-Alcoholic Daiquiri)

*All Prices Are Subject To Change Without Notice Due to Market and Availability* We Serve Our Food Hot & Fresh, So Please Allow Time For A Quality Product

Consumer Information: consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions, such as chronic illness of the liver or blood, or have immune disorders.

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Fish River Grill #3

Fish River Grill #2

(Next to Rouses)

(Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59)

251.948.1110

251.952.FISH (3474)

GULF SHORES 1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy.

FOLEY 608 S. McKenzie

Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer 50 Beachin’ ● September 2016

Aw Wi ar nn d ing 1545 Gulf Shores Parkway • Gulf Shores, Alabama (Next to Rouses)

251.948.1110

OMG! SHRIMP FEAST POBOY!!!

CHOSEN IN TOP “100 DISHES TO EAT IN ALABAMA BEFORE YOU DIE” GRILLED or FRIED AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN COOKED SEAFOOD PLATTERS

(Served w/ Fries, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies, Fried Okra, Tartar or Cocktail Sauce & Swamp Soup) Bayou Seafood Platter - Fried Gator, Frog Legs, Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish Seafood Platter - Fried Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish Cajun Golden Fried Catfish Platter - (U.S. Raised) tols Crawrefi’sshNoPthising Fried Select Oyster Platter The ! m ‘E Like Fried Shrimp Platter - (Approx. 14-15) Fried Gator Platter

RAW OYS T BAR ER

VOTED BEST BURGERS IN BALDWIN COUNTY

Hurricane Burger • Hillbilly Melt • River Burger • Shroooom Burger • Swamp Burger Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger

REDNECK REUBEN • ALABAMA CHICKEN MELT PoBoys • Chicken • Shrimp • Oysters • Gator • Frog Legs Crawfish Pistols • Catfish • Whitefish • Stuffed Crab

***Cajun Crawfish Pistols Dinner (2) w/ Fries & Slaw*** OMG! Shrimp Feast Po-Boy • Seafood BLT

APPETIZERS ~ SALADS ~ POBOYS & SANDWICHES ~ KIDS MENU DON’T FORGET YOUR SWEET THANG

“Sweet Thang” Signature Dessert! Redneck version of a New Orleans Beignet & Granny’s Apple and Peach Cobbler Rolled in Powdered Sugar. Mmmmm...this “thang” is SOOOOOO good!

BEST BAR PRICES ON THE COAST ~ SWAMP JUICE ~ STUMPWACKER DIXIE DARLIN’ ~ MARDI GRAS MARGARITA

608 S. McKenzie Street • (Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59) Foley, Alabama

251.952.FISH (3474)

1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy (Next to Rouses) Gulf Shores, Alabama

251.948.1110

Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer

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Voted “People’s Choice” “mustA-visit” Since 2004

•Best Lunch • Best Dinner • Best Seafood also been voted • Friendliest Staff

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Seafood Kitchen

138 West 1st Ave • Gulf Shores • 251-948-7294

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138 West 1st Ave Gulf Shores, AL

251-948-7294

www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com

Seafood Kitchen SALA SA LA AD D SALADS Dressings: Honey-Mustard, Ranch, Bleu

Lunch L hM Menu

HOME-STYLE LUNCH SPECIALS

(Served with your choice of two side dishes) Saturday & Sunday - Add $1.00

Fried Shrimp - tail less Blackened Catfish Fried Catfish Broiled Flounder Fried Flounder Grilled Chicken Chicken Creole Fried Chicken Tenders Country Fried Steak Hamburger Steak Pork Chops Country Ham Vegetable Plate SANDWICHES

7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99 7.99

(Served with french fries)

Complimentary Ice Tea and Bread Served with All Dine in Lunch Entrees.

Add House or Substitute Salad for side dish 1.99 Po-Boy Sandwich 10.99 Cheeseburger 7.99 Crab Cake Po-Boy 11.99 *Monte Cristo Sandwich 8.99

STARTERS Oysters on the Half Shell 1/2 dozen 8.99................1 dozen 16.99 Southern Style Crab Cakes 12.99 Shrimp Remoulade 8.99 Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip 9.99 Coconut Shrimp 8.99 Stuffed Mushrooms 8.99 Alligator Bites 8.99 Fried Crab Claws 1/2 lb........17.99 1 lb........29.99 Tuna Dip 9.99 Sweet Potato French Fry Basket 9.99 Fried Green Tomatoes 6.99 GUMBO & SOUP Seafood Gumbo cup....4.75 bowl....6.49 Crab & Shrimp Bisque cup....5.25 bowl....7.99 FRIED SEAFOOD FAVORITES (Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Riviera Salad 7.25 - with pecan chicken tenders 9.99 - with chicken tenders 8.99 - with boiled shrimp 9.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 8.99 Caesar Salad 7.25 - w/grilled or blackened chicken 8.99 - w/boiled shrimp 9.99 Gumbo & Salad - a cup of Seafood Gumbo and our 7.99 Bisque & Salad 8.50 SEAFOOD FAVORITES (Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Add House or Caesar Salad Substitute Salad for side dish Fried Butterfly Shrimp Fried Oysters Fried Crab Claws *Coconut Shrimp Grilled Shrimp Fried Seafood Platter

3.25 1.99 11.99 14.99 16.99 12.99 11.99 15.99

SEAFOOD PLATTERS

Dinner Menu

Butterfly Shrimp Tail-less Shrimp Bon Secour Oysters Crab Claws Fried Fish of the Day Shrimp & Flounder Shrimp & Oysters Fried Catfish

Cheese, Italian, Thousand Island, French, Low-Fat Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinegar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Sesame Asian, Oil & Vinegar

16.99 14.99 18.99 20.99 17.99 17.99 18.99 15.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Shrimp Lover’s Platter Fried Seafood Platter Broiled Seafood Platter Creole Platter Caribbean Platter Crab Platter SEAFOOD SPECIALTIES

17.99 18.99 16.99 18.99 18.99 23.99

Stuffed Shrimp Shrimp Scampi Blackened Catfish Coconut Shrimp Grilled Shrimp Shrimp Creole Crawfish Etoufee Crab Cake Dinner STEAMED SEAFOOD

17.99 18.99 17.99 16.99 17.99 17.99 17.99 17.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

(Served with new potatoes & one side)

Snow Crab Legs - 2 lbs.

29.99 Royal Red Shrimp - 1 lb.

28.99 Combo - 1/2 pound Royal Reds & 1 pound Snow Crab 27.99 TONIGHT’S CATCH (Served with your choice of two side dishes) Choose from the following preparation styles:

Fried Catch Blackened Catch Grilled Catch Broiled Catch

17.99 17.99 17.99 17.99

Broiled Seafood Platter 14.99 Stuffed Shrimp 12.99 Mahi-Mahi 11.99 Yellow-Fin Tuna 11.99 Tilapia 9.99 Grouper 12.99 Snow Crab Legs 16.99 Royal Reds - 3/4 lb.

16.99 Combo - 1/2 lb. Each 18.99 Crab Cakes - 2 cakes 13.99 PASTA Fettuccini Alfredo 10.99 - w\grilled or blackened chicken 11.99 - with shrimp or crawfish 13.99 Basil Pesto Pasta - with Roma Tomatoes 10.99 - with grilled chicken 11.99 - with shrimp 13.99 SIDE DISHES Fried Green Tomatoes ~ Green Beans Turnip Greens ~Sweet Potato Casserole Corn Fritters ~ French Fries Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy ~ Fried Okra Au Gratin Potatoes ~ Steamed Veggies Kernel Corn ~ Yellow Rice Black-Eyed Peas ~ Cole Slaw Lima Beans ~ Macaroni & Cheese

New Orleans Catch Mediterranean Catch Caribbean Catch *Pecan Encrusted Catch *Paneed Catch LAND LOVER’S FARE

22.99 22.99 18.99 21.99 22.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Hawaiian Rib-eye - (12 oz.)

22.99 - add jumbo grilled or fried shrimp add $5.00 Jamaica-Jerk Chicken 15.99 Grilled Chicken Breasts 15.99 Fried Chicken Tenders 15.99 PASTA Fettuccini Alfredo 14.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 17.99 - with shrimp or crawfish 19.99 Scallops Alfredo 18.99 Shrimp & Pasta Marsala 21.99 Basil-Pesto Pasta 15.99 - with grilled chicken 18.99 - with shrimp 18.99 SIDE DISHES Substitute House or Caesar Salad for a Side Dish - Add $1.99 Sweet Potato Casserole ~ Cole Slaw Baked Potato ~ Steamed Vegetables Yellow Rice ~ French Fries Fried Green Tomatoes

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25753 Canal Road in Orange Beach, Alabama

Indulge Your Senses.

This high energy eatery delivers a quality of food and a variety of craft beers not found anywhere on the island. Each day our chefs perform culinary magic with fresh seafood and the simplest of ingredients.

Experience unique eats and a family friendly environment, along with fresh made fare.

Join us for Happy Hour Daily 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Select Eats and Drink Specials

Weekend Brunch 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

251-980-5862 (LUNA)

www.lunaseatanddrink.com 54 Beachin’ � September 2016

25753 Canal Road in Orange Beach, Alabama

Indulge Your Senses.

The large plate offerings from our menu: Fresh Catch market Our fresh catch selection prepared grilled, blackened, or fried. Served with our house pilaf and fried Brussels sprouts.

Crab Claws market Fresh Gulf blue crab claws lightly floured and fried. Served with french fries, red cabbage slaw and cocktail sauce.

Fried Shrimp 17 A dozen large Gulf shrimp, cornmeal crusted and fried. Served with french fries and red cabbage slaw.

Stuffed Gulf Fish market A selection of fresh Gulf fish stuffed with bay shrimp and Conecuh sausage. Topped with a creole BBQ cream sauce and served with fried brussel sprouts.

Cornbread Crusted Grouper 24 Fresh Gulf grouper crusted with housemade cornbread and served with smoked cheddar grits and braised greens.

Fried Chicken 13 Buttermilk and hot sauce brined chicken breast, battered and fried. Served with our house mashed potatoes, braised greens and pot liquor.

Braised Beef Pot Roast 16 Served with buttermilk mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.

Grillades and Grits 12 Pork tenderloin medallions lightly dusted and pan sautéed. Simmered in rich creole tomato gravy and served with smoked cheddar grits.

Spaghetti & Meatballs 15 Noodles tossed in our housemade marinara and served with two of our soon to be famous meatballs.

Accompanied by garlic bread and fresh shaved parmesan.

251-980-5862 (LUNA)

Mac-n-Cheese 10 Cavatapi pasta oven baked in a rich cheese sauce and topped with seasoned breadcrumbs.

Take it up a notch: Add Conecuh sausage or pork belly 5 Add shrimp 5 Add chicken 4 Luna’s Sirloin Steak 21 An 8 ounce certified Angus beef sirloin cooked to your liking and served with our buttermilk mashed potatoes, fried Brussels sprouts and housemade steak butter.

Weekend Brunch 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Just a sampling: BLFGT & E 8 Buzzcatz made toasted white bread slathered with a tarragon aioli and layered with applewood smoked bacon, crisp romaine, cornmeal fried green tomatoes and a fried egg.

Meat and Taters 14 Tender braised chuck roast, russet and sweet potato hash, caramelized peppers and onions, cheddar cheese and 2 eggs baked in a cast iron skillet.

Chicken Biscuit Benny 10 Buttermilk fried chicken on a freshly toasted biscuit and topped with poached egg, white pepper gravy and sweet onion jam.

Cinnamon Roll Bread 8 Pudding French Toast with Powdered Sugar Glaze The name says it all.

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26619 Perdido Beach Blvd. • Orange Beach, AL

251.981.0032

LOCATED BEHIND THE SHRIMP BASKET AT ZEKE’S MARINA ON THE SECOND FLOOR 56 Beachin’ ● September 2016

Appetizers

Smoked Tomato Bruschetta

Entrees

Three Cheese Ravioli

Grilled Crostini Brushed with Confit Garlic Topped with Smoked Roma Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese, Basil Oil and Sweet Balsamic Reduction

Fresh Ravioli Stuffed with Herbed Ricotta Cheese and Topped With Creamy Cheese Sauce

Tender, Crispy Calamari Rings breaded and deep-fried until Golden Brown and served with Marinara and a Lemon wedge

Sautéed Brined Chicken, Smokey Bacon, Cracked Black Pepper, and Fresh Herbs Tossed with Hand Rolled Linguine in a Rich Pecorino Cheese Sauce.

Served with a side salad and your choice of dressing

Fried Calamari

Crawfish Cakes

House Made Pan-Seared Crawfish Cakes Served with Southern Chili Sauce over Apple- Cabbage Slaw

Parmesan Truffle Fries

Carbonara

Chicken Marsala

Pan-seared Chicken Breast and Sautéed Mushrooms, Finished with a rich Marsala sauce over Hand-Rolled Fettuccine

Italian Style Shrimp & Grits

Crispy Golden Brown Fries Tossed with Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese Lightly Coated In Truffle Oil Topped with Fresh Chives

Soups

Smoked Tomato Basil

Creamy Bisque made with House Smoked Roma Tomatoes and Fresh Cream topped with Fresh Basil oil

Salads Panzanella

Seasoned Spring Greens Tossed in Champagne Vinaigrette Topped with Herbed Garlic Croutons, Fine Julienned Vidalia Onions, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Sliced Cucumber, and Pecorino Romano Cheese

Heirloom Tomato Caprese

Heirloom Tomatoes Layered with Fresh Basil and Mozzarella Topped with Sweet Balsamic Reduction

Mixed-Berry

Seasoned Spring Greens Lightly Tossed with Honey-Lavender Dressing Black Berries, Blue Berries, and Strawberries Topped with Granola and Farm Fresh Chevre

Signature Steaks

Creamy Parmesan Polenta served with Fresh Gulf Shrimpand a Hearty Shrimp Sauce

Fettuccine With Meat Sauce

Hearty Tomato Sauce with Ground Beef Served Over Hand Rolled Fettuccine Pasta

Italian American Favorites Chicken Parmesan with Fresh Mozzarella

Golden Brown Chicken Breast over House Made Marinara and Fettuccine Noodles

Veal Parmesan with Fresh Mozzarella

Golden Brown Veal over House Made Marinara and Fettuccine Noodles

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Linguine Noodles Topped With Marinara Sauce and House Made Meat Balls

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Noodles Tossed With Creamy Alfredo Blend and Fresh Herbs Add Grilled or Blackened Chicken

Bacon Mac N’ Cheese

Elbow Noodles Tossed With Creamy Cheese Sauce

Mozzarella Cheese Pizza

House Made Flat Bread Topped With Marinara and Mozzarella Cheese

Pepperoni Pizza

House Made Flat Bread Topped With Marinara and Mozzarella Cheese and Pepperoni

Fillet Mignon

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26619 Perdido Beach Blvd. • Orange Beach, AL

251.981.0032

LOCATED BEHIND THE SHRIMP BASKET AT ZEKE’S MARINA ON THE SECOND FLOOR

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STARTERS Crab & Roasted Tomato Arancini Lump crab, Roasted Tomatoes, Fon�na Cheese Stuffed Riso�o Grain Mustard Remoulade

Ostrich Carpaccio

Crispy Capers, Shaved Parmesan Roasted Shallot Grain Mustard

Gulf Oyster Bienville

ENTREES Citrus Chile Braised Pork Osso Bucco

Charred Corn Succotash, Gremolata

Perdido Stuffed Chicken Roasted Tomatoes, Spinach Sweet Home Farms Cheese Bill “E” Bacon, Herb Polenta

PBR Filet of Beef

Shrimp, Crawfish Tail Meat Sweet Homes Farm “Elberta” Cream

Horseradish Yukon Mash, Broccolini Curry Banana Cream

SOUP & SALAD

Gulf Coast “Bouillabaisse”

Voyager Green Salad

Shaved Radish, Red Onion, Roasted Tomato Spiced Pecan, Goat Cheese Roasted Beet Balsamic Vinaigre�e

Soup of the Day Oyster Stew

Charred Leek, Bill “E” Lardoon Herb Polenta

Grilled Yellowfin Tuna

Gulf Whole Fish

Shrimp, Crab Claws, Li�le Neck Clams Gulf Fish, Pappardelle Pasta Charred Leek Tomato Broth

Olive Tapenade Crusted Grouper Lemon Basil Pearl Barley, Broccolini

Grilled Yellowfin Tuna Corn Black Bean Rice Cake Bell Pepper Jicama Slaw

Gulf Whole Fish

Ask Server for our Daily Selec�on Pickled Beech Mushroom Roasted Tomato Relish

Blackened Cobia

“Co�on Bayou Salad”, Blue Crab, Crawfish Tails, Pea Shoots Cucumber & Raddish Pomegranate Beurre Blanc

Excep�onal Service Featuring Genuine Gulf Wild Seafood Blackened Cobia

Gulf Coast “Bouillabaisse”

Perdido Beach Resort | 27200 Perdido Beach Boulevard | 251.981.9811 PerdidoBeachResort.com/Voyagers | Call for Reserva�ons 58 Beachin’ ● September 2016

Executive Chef Brody Olive brings his award winning cuisine to Voyagers.

The Island’s Only Distinctive Dining With A Gulf View

Chef Brody proudly serves local seafood and knows the source. Just ask!

Perdido Beach Resort | 27200 Perdido Beach Boulevard | 251.981.9811 PerdidoBeachResort.com/Voyagers | Call for Reserva�ons

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45th Annual National

Shrimp Festival TM

The 45th Annual National Shrimp Festival™ presented by Zatarain’s takes place October 13-16. The annual event attracts more than 300,000 visitors to the heart of Gulf Shores and is one of the nation’s premier outdoor festivals.

The festival features continuous musical entertainment on two stages, more than 200 vendors of arts and crafts, a children’s activity area, a family sand sculpture contest, 5K and 10K races, local and regional food vendors, and of course, shrimp. Festival admission is free.

October 13-16, 2016

Main Public Beach, Gulf Shores

MyShrimpFest.com

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