October 2016 Beachin

October 2016

beachin’ Life on the Alabama Gulf Coast

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Beach Art

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Drinks of the Beach

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Bartenders on the Island tell all about their specialty drinks!

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Sweet Sips!

Bushwackers: an Island Favorite Mimosas vs.

Blood Mary's Ask the Bartenders

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Take a Day Trip to the Estuarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Artist Spotlight: Jack Swindle

Shrimp Festival returns to the Beach

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At the Beach Live local music

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Beach Happenings Hooked on Fishin

a letter from the editor

It's finally fall and it brings a brand new line up of events happening here on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

The 45th Annual Shrimp Festival is one of the largest attractions we host here at the beach. The event is predicted to attract more than 250,000 to Gulf Shores. In this issue, take a day to the Estuarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab in Gulf Shores and learn all about the talent of local artist, J. Swindle. Find where to taste the best drinks at the beach. Whether its brunch, happy hour or dinner, check out all of the specialty beverages in the area from the experts themselves, the bartenders.

Also included in this issue is a live local music calendar and monthly guide to events happening at the beach in October!

I'll see you there in my beach chair,

Destiny

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Flora Bama Bushwhacker

One's not enough and three is too many, two is just right...

Sometimes you have to satisfy your sweet tooth.

And sometimes you also have to satisfy that “It's 5:00 somewhere” mindset.

Why not make it a sweet drink like a bushwacker, the Island's famous frozen dessert drink that many restaurants at the beach have given their own twist.

This drink started in the Bahamas and moved up into the panhandle. Since then, it has become an all-time favorite beach beverage on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

The Flora-Bama fixes several hundred bushwackers on a busy Saturday. People come from all over to get a sip of the Bama's most popular and signature drink.

“We didn't invent it, but we perfected it and that's what makes us famous,” said Michelle Marshall, bartender at Flora-Bama. “People love them. It's not like a mudslide, but a rum-based drink with cream de cacao, coffee liqueur and two gallons of whole milk that we run through an ice cream machine.”

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The Flora-Bama is also popular for its jumbo sized straws that make it easier to sip down the frozen beverage.

“There is a quite a bit of alcohol in each one. Some places do an automatic floater, but we want you to ask for it.” Marshall said.

A floater is an extra shot of alcohol to top of your bushwacker, and there are many different options that will transform the flavor of your adult milkshake.

“Some people just add Sailor Jerry's,” Marshall said. “Or we can add butterscotch, we call it a Butterwacker, or a shot of fire ball, which is a Firewacker. I’ve even seen people add crown.”

“We've always said; One's not enough and three is too many, two is just right.”

That saying tends to be popular when bartenders talk about their bushwackers.

The bushwacker at the well-known beach destination, Tacky Jacks, automatically comes with a topper on every

drink.

“All of our bushwackers come with toppers so it's easier to stir and it's easier to drink through the straw,” said Beth Wade, bartender at Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores. “You have to tell us not to put it in there. We have a double topper option as well.”

Tacky Jacks has won many awards for its seasoned house bushwacker recipe. The restaurant made 1499 bushwackers in the month of August, and the recipe never changes.

“I think ours is set apart because we put a little love into each one,” Wade said. “Our bartending staff has been here since day one so we all know the same way to make it perfect.”

The mix is made every morning with Cruzan white rum, coconut rum, 151 rum, Kahlua or Kamora, and two different ice cream bases.

“One ice cream used is frost line, which is like a cake batter that holds it all together and then two different flavors or Eddie’s ice cream,” Wade said. “We mix about two and a half gallons at a time and we detail our machine every day to keep it clean for the consistency and quality of the drinks.”

Wade recommends the bushwacker as a dessert instead of a pre-meal beverage, and calls it the “best dessert item on the menu.”

“Another thing that sets us apart is that we don't swirl chocolate in ours,” Wade said. “I feel like it makes it too

Tacky Jacks Bushwhacker

sweet.”

“We make it with passion and pride. We are very proud of our bushwackers and we're known for it. If someone has never had our bushwacker, we give them a little sample and they end up getting a whole one 99 percent of the time.”

If you're looking for a European take on an Island favorite, venture to Bendetto's Ristorante Italiano and sample the Italian bushwacker.

“We are the only restaurant on the Island to offer an Italian bushwacker,” said Jeff Coleman, bar manager at Bendetto's. “In this region, the bushwacker is one of the most preferred drinks. Most of the bushwackers are a poured half and half cream mix and then frozen through an Island Oasis machine. With ours, we use our Italian gelato (Italian ice cream.)”

Vanilla, chocolate and coffee gelato are all put into these bushwackers. The gelato is homemade in house and is also sold separately on the menu.

“Vanilla gives the flavor of ice cream, chocolate is the base and we also add the chocolate swirl inside the glass, then coffee pours into it to add a little additional flavor,” Coleman said. “We also add another pour that is unique to us.”

This beverage is topped with whipped cream and a cherry.

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Mimosas vs.

Bloody Mary's

by Destiny Brown

Brunch and Breakfast are words that are sweet to the ears for morning diners. While indulging in all of your favorite breakfast fixings, get paired with a Bloody Mary or a Mimosa, the two favorite brunch drinks.

With totally different ingredients, these concoctions seem to be the most satisfying breakfast and brunch beverages. Everyone has a favorite. Each has a different twist. So which one is the ultimate brunching beverage?

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Bloody Mary

It's made of tomato juice. It's spicy. It goes great with green bean?

It may seem like the craziest drink you've ever heard of, but the Bloody Mary is a well known beverage that is preferred by many. And not just for breakfast.

Many places have their own special take on Bloody Mary's. Some think the more garnishes , the better. The higher the toppings, the higher to heaven. While others don't jump to far ahead and let the customer choose their own toppings.

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Beth Wade

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Bartenders ASK THE

by Destiny Brown We asked a few of the experts at the beach about the most popular concoctions they mix up every day! See what the bartenders have to say about their favorite specialty drinks.

Lulu's DON DELONG JB's Margarita

“I like fresh ingredients,” said Delong. “This drink is the freshest margarita in the area.”

“We begin the drink with freshly muddled local limes. We try to get all ingredients locally in both our Destin and Gulf Shores locations.

My favorite part about this drink is the topper of silver and gold tequila. The drink contains a pour of 3 ounces of alcohol and we only recommend two drinks. The margarita is served in a short glass, but it's a strong drink and people usually realize that after the first! You have to be sure to shake this drink well and not just give it a pop. As you shake the drink, you release the pulp and the water from the ice breaks it down and makes it smoother.”

Ingredients: Silver and gold tequila, orange liqueur, freshly muddled lime wedges, lime juice

Flora-Bama Yacht Club MICHELLE MARSHALL

“The Michelle” or The Cherry Breeze

“I began bartending 20 years ago when the bartender at the place I was working at quit mid-shift,” said Marshall. “I wasn't a bartender, but I took over and fell in love with it. I moved to the Gulf Coast from Wisconsin 15 years ago and I love it because you don't have to shovel sunshine. I had always heard of the Flora-Bama, but it's hard to get into because no one ever leaves. When I got here, it was love at first sight. I have worked at Flora-Bama Yacht Club since it opened four years ago.

We have the best customers and staff ever. They care about us, and it's nice to be a part of what we call the “Bamily.” I created the “Michelle,” when the Yacht Club asked me to make something for the specialty drink menu and I through it together on the fly.”

Ingredients: Absolute mandarin, cherry vodka, orange juice and a splash of cranberry juice. If you want it sweeter, add 7 up and if you don't want it sweet, add soda.

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Bendetto's Ristorante Italiano JEFF COLEMAN

Three Rum Punch

“We are a crafted cocktail menu,” said Coleman. “We offer drinks that no one else on the Island offers. We have nothing batched up and set aside in a big jug to pour and serve and everything we do here is made to order, even our garnishes are cut to order. I created the three rum punch cocktail and brought it here from St. Louis. It has three different rums, multiple juices and a little simple syrup. It's very flavorful, but not too fruity or too strong, nice and balanced. This is a shaken drink because it has fruit, lime juice, simple syrup, then it has the spirits and the three juices. If you shake it and ice melts just a little bit, it pulls the whole cocktail together.

If you just stir it, you don't get that breakdown that's needed. This is needed so that when you drink from a straw, the spirit isn't sitting at the very bottom.”

Ronin and Driftwood KURTIS KRUM

Ginger Green Tea Martini

“We always try to use local ingredients,” said Krum. “I love hot toddies and this drink is a play on that with the green tea, but it also fits well with the sushi vibe we having going on. You can quick infuse the green tea gin in a matter of minutes and yes, this martini is made with gin, the way it should be. It is important to shake this drink because the honey and tea come together and that's when you get the froth on top. You don't have to use egg whites and can still get that beautiful foam.” The drink has a sugar and citrus zest rim.

Pickled ginger, local honey, lemon, and quick infused green tea gin.

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Take a Day Trip: to the Estuarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab

by Destiny Brown

Mobile Bay is deemed the fourth largest estuary system in the United States. An estuary is a partially enclosed body of water where fresh water from rivers and streams mixes with salt water from the ocean. The Estuarium on Dauphin Island showcases the plants, animals, and other natural resources found in the estuary and its surrounding marine habitats.

“It touches on all aspects,” said Angela Levins, PR Director for the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. “For the kids, it's nice to see the fish and get the hands on experiences they can have. When you're walking through, we have a string ray tank, we have crafts they can get involved in and interactive exhibits like playing on the boats and 16 Beachin’ ● October 2016

diver encounters.”

The Estuarium isn't just for kids. The educational facility takes pride in highlighting the four key habitats of coastal Alabama: the Mobile Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, the Barrier Islands and the Northern Gulf of Mexico, and is educational for all ages.

“For the parents, it's a great time for learning in a kid friendly atmosphere. The older you get, it's a great educational tour. For example, the living boardwalk that we have outside where you're allowed to walk and learn about different aspects of our Estuarium, our environment, the salt marsh and what is out there.”

Information on the different displays are offered

What: Estuarium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab Where: 101 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island, Mobile Cost: $11 Adults; $6 Children 5-8 or Students with student ID; Free for children under 5; $9 for seniors Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 1-5 p.m.

throughout the Estuarium. You can even go to the website at disl.org and print out activity sheets for your trip. The activity sheet asks questions about your interactions and is a great educational tool for parents and teachers.

“If you truly stop and really read all of the information and really stop to look at the fish and see their characteristics and different things they have, you can spend hours in there just exploring,” Levins said.

The Estuarium includes a 10,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall, a 7,000-gallon sting ray touch pool, and the Living Marsh Boardwalk. This facility has 31 aquariums totaling more than 30,000 gallons with more than 100 species on display.

“It's great for a family day trip on a rainy day too,” Levins said. “Get the kids out of the house and let them see something and explore something and touch a tangible.

That's what makes it so great. It gives a lesson to every age group. “ The Estuarium hosts a number of free public educational events year round. College students are often on campus and other educational groups. Boardwalk Tours are offered two Wednesdays a month and are open to the public.

See more at www.disl.org/estuarium or visit on Facebook at The Estuarium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. October 2016 ● Beachin’ 17

We know you love our beach!

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Enjoy the beach responsibly and safely.

Prohibited items & activities include glass containers, excessive digging, fires, pets & loud music.

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is your tropical shopping/dining/entertainment destination only minutes from the beach. Experience open-air shopping at favorites like Target, BAM and Bed, Bath & Beyond—as well as chic boutiques and gift shops. Then relax with a cocktail and a bite to eat before catching a movie at the ultramodern Cobb Pinnacle movie theater. There’s something for every taste at Pelican Place!

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BEACH ART

Jack Swindle

Beach Wood Designs Jewelry, Photographer and Visionary Artist

by Destiny Brown

“It just comes natural to me.

My inspiration is to accomplish my technique and to meet the challenge of what I envision and turn it into an actual product.”

Jack Swindle has traveled the world. Up until he turned to local art a few years ago, Swindle specialized in international photography, but his life experience in art expands much more than that.

Swindle is experienced in sculpting, art renovation, and having a natural talent for creating totally original art.

The Alabama Gulf Coast has been a part of Swindle's life since 1949. In the past few years, he has mainly photographed the coastal life. Seagulls, sunsets, piers, and swamps with fantasy lighting are a few of his specialties.

“I do it for fun,” Swindle said. “I haven't really promoted my art that much, it just gets me out of the house. Now, everyone is a photographer, so I had to find my niche.”

Swindle didn't stop his coastal artistic eye at photography.

“I wanted to do something different and unique. Being from the area, I thought 'what could I do?’ I’ve already got my style of photos,” Swindle said. “That's when I started Beach Wood Designs.”

Swindle gathers his own driftwood, saws it, cuts it and polishes it to perfection to make unique pieces of jewelry that are special to this area.

“Most people think of beach wood, also known as driftwood, as an ugly wood and they can't grasp the 20 Beachin’ ● October 2016

idea,” Swindle said. “It took a while to develop because you never know what you're going to pull in. I may get walnut, pine, cedar or cypress. I take them and once I cut inside, I can see the color and design and grade.”

Some of the pieces are driftwood that was gathered during the oil spill, which make the piece more personal.

“It takes a lot of work for each piece,” Swindle said.

“Each piece of wood I work with has its own density and its own character. I may work with three or four of them, and I'll get one that turns out because it breaks or splits and has a mind of its own. I then polish each piece with 20 coats of polish and I buff it down.”

Swindles workshop is scattered with ivory, deer antlers, a variety of woods, metals and gold to create his jewelry. He likes to work with different materials to see how they look.

“I've taken all of my past art knowledge and experience and put it together to create this,” Swindle said. “It just comes natural to me. My inspiration is to accomplish my technique and to meet the challenge of what I envision and turn it into an actual product.”

The J. Swindle Collection and Beach Wood Designs can be found at the Farmers and Fisherman's Market in Foley every Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. He can also be reached at 251-269-2410 or visit photoproshot.com.

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The summer season may have just ended, but plans are in full-swing in preparation for the 45th Annual National Shrimp Festival™ presented by Zatarain’s. The Festival, dubbed “Alabama’s Original Beach Party” will take place where Ala. Hwy. 59 meets the Gulf, with an abundance of music, food and art jam-packed into four days of fun.

Produced by the Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce, the Festival is regularly named one of the Southeast’s most popular festivals. It’s no wonder, with fresh Alabama Wild Caught Shrimp, more than 80 hours of musical entertainment, a dedicated Children’s Activity Village and almost 300 food, fine art and arts and crafts vendors all nestled along the sugar white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.

This year the Festival will play host to four full days of musical entertainment on the Alabama Gulf Seafood stage and Wind Creek Casino stage, featuring a lineup of national, regional and local acts. There will be musical acts to please all palates, including blues, Motown, Southern 22 Beachin’ ● October 2016

rock, jazz, zydeco and country. The music begins at 10 a.m. each day and runs through 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Food is another highlight of the Festival. Local and regional vendors will line the boardwalk at the public beach with mouth watering delights. “We have everybody’s favorite - Rockin’ Rogers Cajun Pistols - back this year, along with vendors selling shrimp prepared almost any way you can think of,” Shrimp Festival Chairman Matt Mogan said. “We’ll also have other food, from corn dogs to ice cream to CocaCola and Nanny’s Lemonade.”

One of the most popular attractions will also be back this year - free shrimp. “We’ve teamed up several of our sponsors, including Zatarain’s and the Alabama Seafood Marketing Commission,” Festival Sponsorship Coordinator Don McPherson said. “They’ll prepare about 200 lbs. of shrimp per day for people to try at different tasting times. We’ll also have some world class chefs preparing some of their award-winning recipes for people

SHRIMP

festival RETURNS TO THE BEACH

45th Annual National Shrimp Festival Thursday, October 13 – Sunday, October 16 The Gulf Shores Public Beach

photo by Capt. Mark Robinson to sample.” Schedules for the tastings will be posted outside the tent.

Saturday, typically the busiest day of the festival, will start off at 7 a.m. as runners and walkers will meet at the Orange Beach Sportsplex for the Shrimp Festival 5K and 10K races. The fifth Annual Singing for Scholarships finals will begin at 10 a.m. This competition allows the best high school singers in the county to go head-to-head for scholarships. Families can enter the annual sand sculpture contest that begins at noon on the beach.

For more information on the Festival go to www.myshrimpfest.com. “It’s going to be a blast for the whole family,” Mogan said. “We hope to see you there at Alabama’s Original Beach Party.”

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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at the beach Members of the American Legion Post 44 in Gulf Shores offered free fish plates to first responders on the 15th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept.

11, 2001 (John Mullen)

The Lower Alabama Guardians of the Ribbon had their annual BBQ contest to raise money for women battling cancer in the Gulf Coast area of Alabama (Shelly Patterson/C-Shelz Photography)

South Shore Insurance Agency was the host for the September First Friday Forum for the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber (John Mullen)

Miranda Lambert took the stage at The Amphitheatre at The Wharf on Sep. 8 (Capt. Mark Robinson)

The Flora-Bama ended the summer season on Sept. 3 by crowning Lauren Ewashko as Miss Flora-Bama 2016. She won a $5,000 prize and a trip to the Dominican Republic for an international bikini contest (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.

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live local music

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 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, OCTOBER 7 GULF SHORES LuLu's Grits n Pieces Nolan's Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 GULF SHORES LuLu's Greg Brown and Albert Simpson ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo's Brittany Bell Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 GULF SHORES LuLu's Light Travelers Nolan's Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 GULF SHORES LuLu's TBA Nolan's Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH The Hot Spot Gulf Coast Songwriter Shootout

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 GULF SHORES LuLu's Greg Brown ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo's Brittany Bell Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 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

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 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, OCTOBER 6 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

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 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, OCTOBER 12 GULF SHORES LuLu's Jon Cowart 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, OCTOBER 13 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, OCTOBER 14 GULF SHORES LuLu's JERI Nolan's Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 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 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 GULF SHORES LuLu's Greg Brown ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo's Brittany Bell Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders MONDAY, OCTOBER 17 GULF SHORES LuLu's Brent Burns Nolan's Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 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, OCTOBER 19 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, OCTOBER 20 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, OCTOBER 21 GULF SHORES LuLu's Coconut Radio Nolan's Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 GULF SHORES LuLu's Cadillac Attack Nolan's Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 GULF SHORES LuLu's Greg Brown ORANGE BEACH

Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo's Brittany Bell Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders ORANGE BEACH The Hot Spot Gulf Coast Songwriter Shootout Hit Songwriter Round MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 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 Finale

‹GULF COAST SONGWRITERS SHOOTOUT AT THE HOT SPOT›

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 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, OCTOBER 27 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, OCTOBER 26 GULF SHORES LuLu's Jon Cowart 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, OCTOBER 28 GULF SHORES LuLu's JERI Nolan's Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 GULF SHORES LuLu's Patrick Collins

Nolan's Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 GULF SHORES LuLu's 3 Bean Soup ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo's Brittany Bell Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 GULF SHORES LuLu's Brent Burns Nolan's Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco's Mark and Smokey

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beach happenings 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.

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‹OCTOBER 1› WATERWAY VILLAGE ART MARKET WATERWAY VILLAGE ‹116 E. 24th Ave. Gulf Shores, AL 36542 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.› The Waterway Village Art Market is presented by the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance in partnership with the City of Gulf Shores. Local and regional artists will be displaying for sale their original works of art. In addition, there will be live musical entertainment, a trackless train and hands-on art activities for children, and delicious food. gulfcoastartsalliance.com

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OASISFEST 2016 OASIS RESORT AT THE WHARF ‹23101 Canal Rd. Orange Beach 2-10 p.m. $30.00› Join us at the Oasis Resort for a day of live music, full bar, Caribbean food, fun, and contests! Indulge yourself at this tropical paradise featuring sandy beaches, the lazy river, wave pool, hot tub, volleyball, dunk tank and more. We’re featuring Nashville’s Southern Drawl Band, Trop Rock Music Association’s 2014 and 2015 “Band of the Year; Jimmy Maraventano, SHINDIG ON THE SAND FLORA-BAMA Trop Rock Music Association’s 2012 ‹17401 Perdido Key Dr. Pensacola $5 and 2014 “Entertainer of the Year” daily admission› and Donny Brewer entertainer and Featuring 70 musical acts and over songwriter from Austin, TX. Bring your 200 musicians the festivities kick off chairs and towels but leave your food at noon daily, with $5 cover after 5 pm and drinks to us! This event is open to on the Gulf Side. No cover at either of the public. PHONE: 251-975-1010 ext. 2 the roadhouse's fine eateries on other www.sassybassmarketplace.com side of road; the Flora-Bama Yacht Club offering flip-flop fine dining, or the OCTOBER 8 Ole River Bar serving up scrumptious 5TH ANNUAL ALABAMA FESTIVAL OF crawfish and ice-cold craft draft on its FLAVOR 2016 spacious "Sunset Deck"; both family ‹Historic Downtown Foley (Orange friendly and available by land or boat.

Avenue from Hwy. 59 to Alston Street, Proceeds from this event help raise Alston Street between Orange Avenue more money for Gulf Coast Musician's and Jessamine Street.) Admission to Healthcare. All ages are welcome until the festival is free. The VIP Tasting the sun goes down! PHONE: (850) Experience $25., General Admission 492-0611 www.florabama.com/events/ $15. Foodie Fix tickets: $1 each, $5

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45TH ANNUAL NATIONAL SHRIMP FESTIVAL for six, $10 for fifteen and $20 for forty. Edutainment Seminars - FREE! › The 5th Annual Alabama Festival of Flavor, sponsored by Riviera Utilities is set to take place Saturday, October 1 in the streets of Historic Downtown Foley. Presented by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, The Alabama Festival of Flavor showcases the many flavors of local and regional foods, wine and craft beer. This food, wine and craft beer event is focused on locally grown and produced products. Local Chefs will be preparing unique dishes and brewers from around the state will be on hand to discuss their uniquely crafted beers. Festival guests can stroll the streets of Historic Downtown Foley while sipping and savoring the unique specialty wines, craft beer and delectable cuisine. Festival of Flavor has been named as a designated qualifying festival for a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships that will be held November 9-13 at The Wharf in Orange Beach. The fest will offer sample tastes, not only from the Chefs competing for a Golden Ticket, but also from Local breweries, wineries, restaurants, mom-and-pop shops and so much more. The Festival of Flavor will host its own competition for People’s Choice and the winner will receive over $1,500 in cash and prizes. Catch your favorite team on the big screen in the Game Day tent, sample menu favorites from local restaurants in the Foodie Fix area, learn about wine pairings or home brewing in the Edutainment Tent or visit the Tastings

Area for savory tapas paired with wine. Contact Us (877) 461-3712 www.alabamafestivalofflavor.com OCTOBER 13-OCTOBER 16 45TH ANNUAL NATIONAL SHRIMP FESTIVAL ‹101 Gulf Shores Pkwy. › Gulf Shores Savor fresh from the gulf seafood at the 45th Annual National Shrimp Festival during this four-day event that attracts over 300,000 people.

This year the festival will play host to more than 80 hours of musical entertainment featuring a lineup of national, regional and local acts. There will be musical acts to please all palates, including Blues, Motown, Southern Rock, Jazz, Zydeco and Country. The music begins at 10 a.m. each day and runs through 10 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Food is another highlight of the festival with 50 local and regional vendors lining the boardwalk at the public beach with mouth watering delights. Due to the generous sponsors, Zatarain's, Organized Seafood Association of Alabama, Alabama Seafood Marketing Commission and Wind Creek Casino, 200 pounds of shrimp per day will be prepared by some of the area's best chefs of their award-winning recipes and given away for people to sample at different tasting times that will be posted on the outside of the sponsor tent. New activities this year include: "Outdoor World" and "Shrimp Festival Idol". Outdoor World will feature fishing, boating, hunting and other October 2016 ● Beachin’ 35

outdoor vendors and activities. Shrimp Festival Idol will be an "American Idol" type competition where high school singers from seven local schools will compete in elimination rounds to find out who will become Shrimp Festival Idol. Scholarships will be awarded to the top three contestants. Families can enter the annual sand sculpture contest on Saturday.

Kids can take part in a myriad of activities in the newly relocated Children's Activity Village, including face-painting, karaoke and much more. Runner and walkers can enter the 10K and 5K races to help work off some o fthe great food at the festival. All net proceeds of the Run will be donated to Coastal Baldwin Education Enrichment, benefiting the local Gulf Shores & Orange Beach public schools. Art lovers will have almost 200 booths of fine art and arts and crafts vendors from which to choose. Car lovers will have a chance to preview many of the new Chevrolet models that will be on display. (251) 968-6091 www. myshrimpfest.com OCTOBER 29 THE ORIGINAL GERMAN SAUSAGE FESTIVAL ‹Elberta Town Park, 13052 Main St. Elberta

8 a.m.-5 p.m. › The Elberta Sausage Festival makes its semiannual return to that South Baldwin hamlet. Held in Elberta Town Park just north of the town’s only stop light on Hwy. 98, the event attracts up to 20,000 revelers, according to organizers.

A 40 year tradition, the festival is a major regional event that attracts a cross section of the community in what has become a reunion type atmosphere. It is also the main revenue source for the area’s volunteer fire department.

Festival fans can enjoy Elberta's famous German sausage and sauerkraut, plus continuous entertainment for adults and children, and 250 arts & crafts booths. There will also be carnival rides and a full scale Midway.

Of course, there will also be a Bier Garten featuring a large selection of imported and domestic beers.

Other scrumptious foods will include German style filled cabbage, potato salad, goulash, red beans & rice, hamburgers, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, ice cream, popcorn and peanuts and homemade baked goods.

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The Bellview Stumpfiddle Band will perform with the North End Stompers and other cloggers. There will also be polka, country and German music.

Spearheaded by Elberta's Volunteer Fire Department since 1978, festival proceeds are used for improving not only the fire department, but the town as well.

Additionally, local non-profits benefit from the festival through proceeds from their booth sales and parking lot fees. The festival is held twice a year - on the last Saturday of March and the last Saturday of October. Although it has been tweaked a bit over the years, the original secret recipe for Elberta's famous sausage is credited to Alfred Stucki, who managed Elberta's Locker Plant from 1953 until his death in 1973. About 7,000 pounds of German Sausage are consumed at each fest. Contact Us www.elbertafire.com/festival/

p.m. This popular event benefits local businesses, entertains visitors and supports grass roots singersongwriters 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. www. 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)

ONGOING EVENTS... 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

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It’s been said that “history repeats itself” and if that indeed is true, October fishing on the Alabama Gulf Coast should be awesome. As an avid fisherman, it’s vital to keep good record of your catches for future reference. Fishing for three species of fish were good.

Cobia – To catch cobia, use live bait such as blue runners (hardtails) and fish around Gulf gas rigs, channel markers or anchored ships past the farewell marker. The size limit on these fish is 33 inches fork length and the limit is two per person. Cobia are curious fish and often come to the boat to investigate when racing the engine.

Bull croaker – Last year around Oct. 22, two- to three-pound croaker were being caught off the Alabama State Pier. This was about a week before a full moon.

King mackerel – If you fish around near-shore gas rigs in the Fort Morgan/Dauphin Island area, troll or drift live pogies or croaker. King mackerel can also be caught on frozen Spanish sardines or artificial baits like spoons or Gotche rigs. Be sure to use a wire leader. With your catch, you should learn to can your own kings: 1. Place fresh pieces in clean pint jar. 2. Add 1 teaspoon salt 3. Seal in pressure cook for 1 ½ hours. It makes its own oil.

CONTACT INFO: CAPT. PHIL 251-223-3682 OR ISLANDWESTCHARTERS@YAHOO.COM 40 Beachin’ ● October 2016

dining

guide in this issue

Featuring Chris Kelly of Driftwood and Ronin

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

- Bill’s by the Beach - Voyagers - Flora-Bama Ole River Bar - Flora-Bama Yacht Club - Ruby Slipper - Driftwood - Ronin October 2016 ● Beachin’ 41

2016 You Can’t Drink All Day if You Don’t Start in the Morning

SCRATCH KITCHEN & EYE-OPENING COCKTAILS WEEKDAYS 7AM-2PM WEEKENDS 7AM-3PM 24151 PERDIDO BEACH BLVD ORANGE BEACH

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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

14” LARGE

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

14” LARGE

★ 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

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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 ork Chop & Egg Platter hrimp & Cheese Grits elgian Waffle heel House Pancakes

Shrimp Omelet Sunrise Egg Platter Breakfast Sandwich Breakfast Burritos French Toast Biscuits & Gravy

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10 Items Under $10!!!

Voted Top Ten Seafood Restaurant In USA

By Coastal Living

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

251.948.6344

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”

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

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

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.

*Cooked To Order Items are Identified by Asterisks.

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Aw Wi ar nn d ing Daily Lunch Specials

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“HOME OF THE ORIGINAL”

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

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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 ls Golden Fried Catfish Platter - (U.S. Raised) to 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

while in Gulf Shor es

C Casual l family f il atmosphere t h Reasonable prices • Senior menu available

ing n n i w d r a Aw ish F d n a p m Shri s Specialtie

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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Open 7 Days a week. Check our website and FB for hours of operation.

26619 Perdido Beach Blvd. • Orange Beach, AL

251.981.0032

LOCATED BEHIND THE SHRIMP BASKET AT ZEKE’S MARINA ON THE SECOND FLOOR 62 Beachin’ ● October 2016

Appetizers

Entrees

Smoked Tomato Bruschetta

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

Carbonara

Chicken Marsala

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

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

Parmesan Truffle Fries

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

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

Mixed-Berry

Elbow Noodles Tossed With Creamy Cheese Sauce

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

Mozzarella Cheese Pizza

House Made Flat Bread Topped With Marinara and Mozzarella Cheese

Signature Steaks

Pepperoni Pizza

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

NY Strip Steak

An 10 oz. Certified Angus Beef Strip Marinated in Garlic and Herbs using a Sous Vide Technique, Then finished on the Grill to your Specification and Topped with Compound Butter and Demi-Glace. Served with Red Hash, Broccolini, and a Side salad with your choice of dressing. dd a Crawfi C a sh s Cake Ca e Ca dd Three dd ee Jumbo Ju bo Ju bo Shrimp S p Add Add

Menu subject to change.

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Open 7 Days a week. Check our website and FB for hours of operation.

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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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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STARTERS

ENTREES

Perdido Stuffed Chicken

Lump crab, Roasted Tomatoes, Fon�na Cheese Stuffed Riso�o Grain Mustard Remoulade

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

Gulf Coast “Bouillabaisse”

Roasted Tomato, Spinach, Fon�na Cheese, Bill “E” Bacon, Herb Polenta, Chardonnay Cream

Ostrich Carpaccio

Olive Tapenade Crusted Grouper

Crispy Brussels, Cipollini Onion, Bordelaise & Smoked Oyster Bu�er

Crab & Roasted Tomato Arancini Crispy Capers, Shaved Parmesan Roasted Shallot Grain Mustard

Perdido Cold Pla�er

Gulf Oysters, Pickled Jumbo Shrimp, Marinated Lump Crab Salad Remoulade & Zesty Cocktail Sauce

Steam Li�le Neck Clams

Bill “E” Small Batch Bacon, Shallots & Garlic

Gulf Oyster Bienville

Shrimp, Lump Crab, Green Onion, Mornay

SOUP & SALAD Voyager Green Salad

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

Brussels & Heirloom Carrots Sliced Tomato

Grilled Swordfish

Fava Bean & Pance�a Passoulet, Tomato Foam

Gulf Whole Fish

Pickled Beech Mushroom & Roasted Tomato

Shrimp & Grits

Co�ja Cheese Grit Souffle, Chanterelle Mushroom Gravy

Pork “Secerto”

Niman Ranch Pork Skirt Steak, Chorizo Fingerling Potatoes, Spinach, Saffron Cream

Braised Rabbit & Wild Mushroom Cipollini Onion, Chanterelle Mushrooms, Pappardelle Pasta

PBR Filet Mignon

Florida Lobster Crusted Ribeye Black Truffle Mashed Potato Heirloom Carrots, Herbsaint Hollandaise

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS Bourban Smash Downtown Manha�an Cucumber Cosmopolitan French Gimlet Sparkling St. Germaine Café Royal XO Café Nightcap

Chopped Perdido Salad

Roasted Tomato, Red Onion, Crispy Capers Bill “E” Bacon, Salt & Pepper Crouton Caramelized Shallot Dressing

Soup of the Day Oyster Stew

Charred Leek, Bill “E” Lardon, Herb Polenta

Gulf Coast “Bouillabaisse”

Gulf Whole Fish

Perdido Beach Resort | 27200 Perdido Beach Boulevard | 251.981.9811 PerdidoBeachResort.com/Voyagers | Call for Reserva�ons 66 Beachin’ ● October 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

October 2016 ● Beachin’ 67

WICKED Warehouse Gulf Shores, AL

Featuring fun for the entire family, this two day event includes a haunted attraction and an adult-supervised children’s area with fun and games for

The festivities take place at the Waterway Village on East 24th Avenue in Gulf Shores, and tickets are $5 per person.

FRIDAY, OCT. 28, 7 PM - 11 PM SATURDAY, OCT. 29, 7 PM - 11 PM Learn more at GulfShoresAL.gov/WickedWarehouse.

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68 Beachin’ ● October 2016