Eating • Exploring • Fun • Services • Shopping June 2014
Beachin’ Your guide to life on the Alabama Gulf Coast
Summer concerts
Shindig in the Sand Goo Goo Dolls, Chris Daughtry, and the Plain White T’s Zac Brown Band
local flavors
Volume 17, Number 6
Hog Wild BBQ
10th annual
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Hello there...
It’s the season for summer to kick-off — the season we’ve all been waiting for. Annual events like The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival in Foley and Shindig in the Sand at Flora-Bama make June an exciting time here on the Coast. June draws in thousands of beach goers who plan their vacations around the summer season to get in a little family time, relaxation and of course, a tan. The condos are at full capacity, the nightlife is at its peak and the beaches are busier than ever. I’ll see you there in my beach chair!
— Destiny Brown
Like us on Facebook at Beachin’ Magazine BEACH ACCESS There are no fees for beach access, and parking is free at most of these public beaches. Florida Point Located 0.3 miles east of Perdido Pass Bridge Cotton Bayou Located at the intersection of Highway 182 and Highway 161
Romar Beach Located 6.8 miles east of Highway 59 The Gulf State Park Pavilion Area Located six miles east of Highway 59. $6 fee to park all day ($12 for large vans).
Gulf Shores Public Beach Located where highway 59 dead-ends. $5 to park all day. Gulf Shores Second Street Public Beach Located two blocks west of Highway 59.
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Beachin’ Your guide to life on the Alabama Gulf Coast
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LOCAL FLAVORS
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Shawna P performs at last year’s Shindig in the Sand event. Find out more about this year’s festival on pages 6-7.
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contents Shindig in the Sand Flora-Bama gears up Summer Art Camp Find your flair Get Hooked Who’s on the Island? Bill McGarry What to Do Music listings Local bands and shows Goo Goo Dolls concert Chris Daughtry and Plain White T’s Exclusive interview Q&A with Robby Takac of the Goo Goo Dolls Hot Air Balloon Festival 10th annual festival takes flight High Hopes 4 Autism Pirates Cove hosts FUNraiser “Show Us How You Beach It” Wildlife at Gulf State Park GCAA Gallery Opens Coastal Photography Club Fathers Zac Brown Band Takes over The Wharf Beachin’ Churches Dining Guide Local Flavors Hog Wild BBQ
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Flora-Bama gears up for Second Annual
Shindig in the Sand By Destiny Brown
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hree days of music, sun and fun don't come close to summing up the Flora-Bama's Second Annual Shindig on the Sand Beach Concert at the Flora-Bama. More than 50 musical acts and 200 musicians will set up on the Flora-Bama stages for a weekend sure to get the summer started off right. Sponsored by the Perdido Key Chamber, the event will celebrate the Flora-Bama's 50th Anniversary. Last of the “Great American Roadhouses,” the FloraBama partners with American Family Care each year
to provide the Gulf musicians access to affordable healthcare and other social services. The effort is called Flora-Bama's Gulf Coast Musicians' Assistance Fund (GCMAF). “Last year, they put together an effort to raise money for Gulf Coast musicians who don't have health care,” Jenifer SurfaceIvey, marketing director of the Flora-Bama, said. “We partnered with American Family Care, which is an urgent care hospital/ walk-in clinic. There are plenty of them around the Gulf Coast and they have donated $100,000 over the last 20 years to our Gulf Coast musicians.” The Flora-Bama does its part in raising money for the cause. “Each year, we set aside $5,000 of FloraBama's own money to go toward Gulf Coast musicians,” Surface-Ivey said. “We hope every Gulf Coast musician, if they need a
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Special guest billy currington Country superstar Billy Currington will be rocking out at the event for a special one-nightonly concert. This is a separate ticketed event. Tickets are available in the Flora-Bama gift shop, The Perdido Key Chamber of Commerce, the Flora-Bama yacht club and online at FloraBama.com. WHAT: Billy Currington Concert WHAT WHEN: Saturday, June 7 at 5:30 p.m. : Shind ig on t WHERE: Stage in the sand behind WHEN he San : Frida d Beac the Flora-Bama y, June h Con cert 6 – Su COST: $40, $35 for members. WHER n d a y, June E: The Flora8 COST: Bama $5 cov er cha rge
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hether children are ready to cool off with underwater basket weaving, dig elbows deep into clay sculpting, play with poetry or paint a masterpiece, there’s something for everyone at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach’s Summer Art Camp. “Find Your Flair,” the camp’s theme, is meant as an opportunity for budding artists to test out a broad range of art mediums and fall in love with one or more kinds of creative expression. The camp will provide expert instruction in a summer fun atmosphere. Students will attend classes in visual arts, poetry, pottery, drama, art in nature and recycled art each day, along with biweekly dance classes and glass-blowing demonstrations. Participants will take home many masterpieces and even display their work in the Coastal Arts
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Center of Orange Beach gallery. Family members and friends may support young artists during a reception, while items will be on public display during the month of June. “We hope each child will find a lifelong passion during Summer Art Camp,” Jessica Jones, children’s programs coordinator, said. “We want to nurture love and appreciation for the arts during these workshops, along with pride of ownership through the gallery dis-
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What: Summer Art Camp When: June 9 – 13; 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Where: Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach Cost: $165 for the first student and $145 per sibling (partial scholarships available; contact Jessica Jones at 251-981-4119). Each camper will receive a Summer Art Camp T-shirt, a daily snack and drinks. Students should bring a sack lunch each day. Register: Online at CoastalArtsCenter.com; 251-981-ARTS (2787)
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It was a beautiful summer morning when we left 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 getting 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 dissatisfied with the last few attempts on designing our hair to suit our lifestyles; most of the so called stylists did not take into consideration 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 time 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 beautiful. Pam, my friend, went first since I was a little chicken after 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, after that was the type of her hair, the texture of her hair, then what sort of condition 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 conditioning, then for the next 30 minutes Anthony’s hands were a sea of motion, 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 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 conditioners 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 condition our hair the same. Anthony explained that at all times 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. After we went through the ten rules, he took me to the shampoo area and treated me to the best shampoo and conditioning 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-the-counter hair products, that’s why my hair is dry and frizzy. After shampooing and before conditioning, towel blot the hair because the hair is porous like a sponge, putting any conditioner 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. After 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 bottle. 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 on the beach road in Orange Beach; their phone number is 251-974-1514. Please say we sent you!
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It’s hard to imagine that it’s June already. I was afraid the cool air and hard rain would last all summer. Now that the weather is in a normal pattern, the fishing should also change to the normal patterns. This month, if you work at it, you should be able to limit on specks, red fish and a lot of times, flounder.
Specks
Specks are going to feed when the tides move the water and move the bait. It’s often better speck fishing when the tides are during the neap patterns. This also makes it easier to anchor your boat near the inshore gas rigs, inshore reefs and sand bars/ oyster bars/drop offs located all over Mobile Bay. I almost always use live shrimp on kahle hooks under slip corks. Cast up-current with your depth set around two feet off the bottom, and let the cork drift very close to the structure. If you don’t get a bite, reel in and cast again with only a slight change in the spot you cast to. When you get a bite, set your hook, but remember the spot you cast to. Try to make as little noise as possible, and never drop or slam the hatch covers on your boat. Trout spook easily.
Flounder
If you have some bull minnows on board, you can fish the bottom on the down-current side of the structure for flounder. Flounder lay on the bottom and ambush their lunch. If you’ve hooked a flounder, be sure to use your net when he gets to the boat, and try to never net the tail first. Go for the head first because the flounder can flip hard if spooked by your net hitting its tail. If they flip away hard, the teeth will cut your line, and away he goes. It’ll break your heart if he was a doormat size flounder.
White Trout
While you’re around these rigs, reefs and other structures, you may catch a fish thats looks a lot like a speck, but has no spots on it. This would be a white trout. He’s related to a speck — just not as big and without specks. White trout are still a great fish to fry and are fun to catch. Some trout grow to 18 inches and give a good fight. Cut bait and cut up gulp baits work well.
Sheepshead and Red fish
During the summer around the rigs, you may also
catch a sheepshead. Sheepshead are great eating fish that fight like pit bulls. Some call sheepshead a bay snapper. Red fish will also hang around the same areas. Red fish are my target fish almost every the time. They fight hard and eat great; not to mention around here they grow to around 50 pounds. The best way to catch the big ones is on the sand bar at the mouth of Mobile Bay on the east side. Fish on falling tides using at least 30-pound set and 2-ounce slip sinker with a 5/0 to 7/0 kahle hook baited with a live 4 to 6-inch corker or live pogies around the same size. Drift out of the pass on the east side, and you’ll drift over the sand bar. Have your bait on the bottom and hold on. If there are other boats drifting just watch their rod tips.
Newspaper Fish
During the summer months, you may also catch kings, spanish, black drum and a cobia or two. Most likely, the best fish in the bay are a triple tail, also known as the newspaper fish. People used to spread newspaper over the water on the up-wind side and follow it as the paper drifted across the bay. These fish seek floating structures at the surface, hang around under it and feed on the bait. These days, I think floating newspaper might result in a conflict with the Marine Police. Therefore, it’s cheaper to fish with anything you find floating on the bay, as well as crab traps, float markers, channel markers or anything else you find standing in the water. Use some stout equipment, as they guys can put up a serious fight and will wrap you around anything they can to slip the hook. There have been some changes to the size and creel limits, so be sure to get a marine resource chart that has calenders and tide charts. The charts also explain any and all requirements and limits. It’s better to be sure about the law and it’s also nice to be polite to other boaters and fishermen while on the water. Stay safe and enjoy your time on the water. Call if I can help or answer any questions. Call me anytime, 251-550-5418. Life is good and so is the fishing,
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Capt. Mark asks,
‘Who’s on the Island?’
If you worked for an airline and had the opportunity to fly and live anywhere in the country or the world, where would you choose to live? Bill McGarry and his wife Sharon chose Gulf Shores. Bill was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 20, 1943. Bill went to school at Grove City College and majored in economics. After graduating college, Bill tried to enlist. The Vietnam War was going on, and he wanted to help. Even though he was an athlete, he flunked the physical because of an asthmatic condition. At that time, Atlantic Richfield was looking to employ, and he went to work for them in sales. He stayed with them for about a year and a half. From there he took a job with Allegany Airlines, starting in Philadelphia and working as a district sales manager. His job was to call on big commercial accounts, travel agents, groups and charters. He also handled public relations and civic affairs pertaining to the airlines. The company changed it’s name from Allegany to U.S. AIR in 1979, and in 1996 it was changed to U.S. Airways. Bill traveled constantly. He had a large territory and was in charge of several stations. He opened several stations, handling the marketing. When opening a station Bill saw that it was done right. While living in Nashville, Bill met Sharon, a school teacher living in his apartment complex, and they eventually married. They’ve now been married for 35 years. Bill retired after working for U. S. Airways for more than 30 years, and after a short time of not working, he got a job at the airport in Nashville with Southwest Airlines. He worked for them for another 10 years. In 2010, he called it quits and took a second retirement. Bill’s sister-in-law had bought a condo in the ‘80s in Phoenix 3, and Bill and his wife and children visited often. They loved the area, and when an opportunity presented itself, he bought a condo at Phoenix 7 even before the construction started. Bill bought with the intention of eventually retiring here, and his dream started heading in that direction about four years ago. They were spending so much time down here that about two years ago, he sold his Nashville home and came south to be part of the local establishment. At that time he bought two more condos for investment purposes, and when not rented, his extended family comes to visit and has a nice place to stay. The McGarrys absolutely love it here. Bill and Sharon volunteer at the Christian Service Center in Gulf Shores. Sharon is active with the DAR and the Gulf Shores Women’s Club. They feel good about helping others. When the snowbirds are here, Bill leads a water aerobics class at the pool in his condo. He’s a natural born motivational leader that people seek out and want to follow. Bill and Sharon love to sail and own a 35-foot Catalina sailboat. They’re members of the Point Yacht Club at Pirates Cove, where Bill serves on the board. Sailing is one of his passions, but then again, he has so many. He
loves to cook and claims to have a gumbo that will rival any Cajun variety. He challenges anyone from Louisiana to make it MARK any better. When possible, Bill plays golf, and al- ROBINSON though he is not a scratch golfer, he says he can keep up with a better-than-average challenger. Bill also enjoys reading and has read every Tom Clancy book published.
Bill McGarry They also love to travel, and one of the hard earned perks of working for the airlines is to be afforded the opportunity to fly anywhere in the world at discounted fares. They’ve been all over Europe, to Alaska, Canada, New Zealand and Mexico. Bill is a wonderful gentleman, and it was a pleasure to meet him and his family. I feel like I’ve made a new friend, and I feel that we all are fortunate to have the McGarrys ON THE ISLAND.
See GulfCoastNewsToday.com for the full article.
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Tuesday, June 3
Guided Nature Walk
Gulf Oak Ridge Trailhead on State Road 2 10 a.m. Meet our park guide at the trail. It is ADA accessible and approximately two miles long. 251-948-7275.
Summer Reading Program presents Flow Circus Thomas B. Norton Gulf Shores Library; 221 W. 19th Ave., Gulf Shores 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 251-968-1176 or visit thomasbnortonlibrary.com.
Thursday, June 5 – Friday, June 6
Alabama Master Naturalist Program
Gulf State Park Nature Center Noon $35 per class including supplies and lunch. Gulf State Park Nature Center. The Alabama Master Naturalist program is a new statewide program whose goal is to help promote awareness, understanding and respect of Alabama’s natural world among Alabama’s citizens and visitors. Contact Doyle Keasal at 334-844-6398 and keasade@aces.edu. aces.edu/natural-resources/amn.
Thursday, June 5
Zac Brown Band
The Amphitheater at The Wharf 7 p.m. $53-$141 With five No. 1 hits — “Chicken Fried,” “Toes,” “Highway 20 Ride,” “Free,” “As She’s Walking Away;” a Grammy; three Grammy nominations; and four CMA Award nominations since 2008, the Zac Brown Band’s hard work and full-time touring schedule has paid off.
Friday, June 6 – Sunday, June 8
Shindig in the Sand
The Flora-Bama $40 for Billy Currington concert; $5 for daily admission The Perdido Key Chamber presents Flora-Bama’s Second Annual Shindig on the Sand Beach Concert. Break out the sunscreen for three days of music on the beach and throughout the bar. Featuring more than 50 musical acts and over 200 musicians.
Friday, June 6
Annual Illuminating Autism Fun-raiser at Pirate’s Cove
Pirate’s Cove Marina & Restaurant 6600 Hwy 95, Elberta A three-day fundraiser for autism will be capped off with a drawdown for a 2014 Jeep at Pirates Cove Marina. The Eighth Annual Illuminating Autism FUNraiser benefits High Hopes 4 Autism, an autism spectrum disorder treatment center in Elberta. Call 251-968-7007 for more information.
Saturday, June 7
GCAA Art Market
Meyer Park in Gulf Shores 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Local and regional artists will be displaying for sale their original works of art. The Art Market will also include hands-on art activities for children, live musical entertainment and delicious concessions. For more information, visit gulfcoastartsalliance.com.
Friday, June 13 – Sunday, June 15
Fishing Tournament at Flora-Bama
Flora-Bama Yacht Club and Marina The “funnest” fishing tournament on the Gulf Coast. A portion of the proceeds go to benefit the Special Operations Warriors Foundation. Guaranteed over $130,000 in prizes. Over 30 categories of fish. For more information, visitflorabamafishingrodeo.com. Tickets available at Flora-Bama Gift Shop, Flora-Bama Marina, Flora-Bama, Flora-Bama Yacht Club, Orange Beach Marina, Shades (The Wharf, Orange Beach, & Malbis), Bluewater, J&M Tackle, Hot Spots (Gulf Breeze), Outcast, Greer’s (Dauphin Island).
Friday, June 13
Snake Encounters
Gulf State Park Nature Center 10 – 11 a.m. $1 per vehicle to enter campground. Visit the Nature Center to learn all about our native snakes. Bring a camera and get your picture touching a beautiful snake. Call 251-948-7275 for more information.
10th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, 18507 U.S. 98, Foley 2 – 10 p.m. The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, presented by Tanger Outlets, welcomes more than 50 hot air balloonists from across the country. Enjoy the floating works of art as they grace the skies of South Baldwin County on Friday and Saturday morning. Get up close and personal as the hot air balloons and their pilots light up the evening skies
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Saturday, June 14
LuLu’s Hot Trot for ARC 5K
LuLu’s in Gulf Shores A 5K Run/Walk and a 1-mile walk to benefit ARCBC. Awards for various age groups and divisions. For more information visit the Robertsdale Rotary Club website at robertsdalerotary.com.
Southern Grace Celebrity Chef Dinners with Tory Mcphail
27075 Marina Rd., Orange Beach Tickets vary There are countless things to love about the South; two of the top picks are the soul-filled flavors of New Orleans and our region’s beautiful and bountiful coastlines. A new series of five chef dinners starting in April and called Southern Grace brings some of the biggest names in Southern food — chefs John Besh, Donald Link, Tory McPhail, Sue Zemanick, Justin Devillier , and John Currence — to Alabama’s Gulf coast, giving guests the unique opportunity to experience both together. Call 251-981-7305 for more information. Or visitfishersobm.com/events.php.
Tuesday, June 17
Discovering Sea Turtles
Gulf State Park Education building 1 p.m. $1 per vehicle to enter campground Learn all about nesting Loggerhead Sea Turtles found in Gulf State Park and along Alabama’s coast. Call 251-9487275.
Saturday, June 21
The Goo Goo Dolls and Daughtry with The Plain White T’s The Wharf at The Amphitheater 7 p.m. $29-$278 Grammy-nominated bands Goo Goo Dolls and Daughtry will begin their amphitheater and arena tour and Plain White T’s also will play an acoustic set.
Wednesday, June 25
Preschool Painting Class
The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach 10 a.m. – noon $60 first child, $50 for additional siblings
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The Coastal Arts Center at Orange Beach will host Preschool Creative Workshops for 4 and 5-year-olds. A minimum of five students is required per class. An adult must stay with the student during the entire workshop. Must register online by June 18. Call 251-981-ARTS (2787) or visit CoastalArtsCenter.com.
Saturday, June 28
Wind and Water Learning Center Kayak Class
Canal Road in Orange Beach behind the library 1-5 p.m. daily $65 This workshop is an introduction to paddling a kayak. Students are presented with basic information on dressing to paddle safely and potential hazards and simple rescues. A minimal paddle skill set is presented and practiced, allowing students to safely and comfortably maneuver on still water. Call 251-981-2610 or email charris@cityoforangebeach.com.
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about composition elements. Call 251-981-2787.
Ongoing events June 9 – June 13
June 20 and June 28
Orange Beach Summer Art Camp
Nature Time
Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m $165 for first student, $145 for siblings The camp is meant as an opportunity for budding artists to test out a broad range of art mediums, and fall in love with one or more kinds of creative expression. Enrollment is available to students entering first through seventh grades in the fall. 251-981-4119.
Gulf State Park Nature Center 1 p.m. $1 per vehicle to enter campground Learn new and exciting facts about some of the animals that live in Gulf State Park. This one hour program is suited for people of all ages and allows you to get close and personal with some of the educational animals at the Nature Center. Call 251-948-7275.
July 14 – July 18
June 2 – Aug 1
9 a.m. – noon daily $99 Learn the intricacies of camera function, composition and editing during this week-long workshop. Photographer Nikki Paschen will utilize the picturesque grounds of the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach to instruct students
Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily $50 per day, $135 per week, $1,200 for summer. Full summer and weekly camp sessions are available online now for registration for locals. Daily rates will be available for vacationers. Registration is now open for fulltime summer campers only. It is open to kids 3 to 13, before and after camp daycare available. Call 251-948-7275.
Kidcam Summer Camp
Orange Beach Digital Photography Class Coastal Arts Center Orange Beach
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LIVE LOCAL MUSIC Rock group, Daughtry, performs with Goo Goo Dolls and Plain White T’s at The Wharf on June 21.
Karaoke
MON 6.2
Tacky Jacks Thursday at 5:30 p.m. Pink Pony Pub night at 9 p.m. Jalapenos Thu, Sat and Sun at 9 p.m. Mudbugs Thu, Fri and Sat at 8 p.m.
Big O’s Chase Brown The Hangout The Investment/ Ellux Furor LuLu’s Brent Burns
Orange Beach
Flora-Bama Songwriter Shootout Live Bait DJ J. Steven
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Island Times Daiquiri Bar every Thursday at 8 p.m. Live Bait every night at 8 p.m. Happy Harbor on the Line Wednesday at 6 p.m. Undertow Wed - Fri at 9:30 p.m.
Open Mic
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Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Orange Beach
Happy Harbor the Mothership Tuesday at 6 p.m. Live Bait Sunday at 8 p.m.
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TUE 6.3
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Big O’s Logan and Jennifer The Hangout Rhythm Intervention/ DJ Sremba LuLu’s Grits N Pieces Sunset Cork Room Lisa Christian
Orange Beach
Happy Harbor Christina Christian Live Bait DJ J. Steven WED 6.4
Perdido Key
Gulf Shores
live music
Orange Beach
Flora-Bama Monday at 6 p.m. SUN 6.1
Gulf Shores
The Hangout The Kyle and Karl Band/The Perry Wall LuLu’s Redfield
Orange Beach
Bimini Bobs Tony Bowers Compleat Angler Destiny Brown Happy Harbor Rez
The Hangout Category 4 LuLu’s Jimmy Lumpkin Baumhower’s Mike Eagan Bimini Bobs Greg Brown Compleat Angler Jay Williams THU 6.5
Gulf Shores
The Hangout Cornbred/ Matthew Winnnigham LuLu’s CoConut Radio
Looking for some live music? The Gulf Coast has tons to offer in music and entertainment. This monthly guide will lead you to hot spots for karaoke, open mic, live music and more. Email Destiny Brown to update or add listings at dbrown@gulfcoastnewspapers.com.
Orange Beach
The Ampitheater at The Wharf Zac Brown Band Baumhower’s Jerry Powell Bimini Bobs Mike Eagen Compleat Angler Greg Brown Happy Harbor Ryan Balthrop Island Times Daiquiri Bar Sam Glass Band Live Bait Dirty Pop FRI 6.6
Gulf Shores
The Hangout Mario Mena Band/ Foxy Iguanas LuLu’s Meachum Motor Company featuring Rebecca Barry Tacky Jacks Alvarado Road Show
Orange Beach
Baumhower’s Double D Bimini Bobs Greg Brown Compleat Angler Tyler Champion Flora-Bama Shindig in the Sand Happy Harbor The Beachbillys Island Times Daiquiri Bar Turbo Crab Live Bait Dirty Pop SAT 6.7
Gulf Shores
The Hangout Mojiles/DJ Sremba Papa Rocco’s Smokey and Mark Tacky Jacks Alvarado Road Show
Orange Beach
Baumhower’s Tyler Champion Bimini Bobs Jerry Powell
Compleat Angler Greg Brown Flora-Bama Billy Currington, Shindig in the Sand Happy Harbor GFK Island Times Daiquiri Bar Whyte Caps Live Bait Dirty Pop SUN 6.8
Gulf Shores
Compleat Angler Danny Spiro The Hangout Jay Williams Band/The Perry Wall LuLu’s Peek Tacky Jacks Alvarado Road Show
Orange Beach
Baumhower’s Justin Forbes Bimini Bobs Ric McArthur Flora-Bama Shindig in the Sand Happy Harbor Rez MON 6.9
Gulf Shores
Big O’s Chase Brown Flora-Bama Songwriter Shootout The Hangout The Investment/ Ellux Furor LuLu’s Brent Burns
Orange Beach
Live Bait DJ J. Steven TUE 6.10
Gulf Shores
Big O’s Logan and Jennifer The Hangout Banditos/DJ Sremba LuLu’s Alvarado Road Show
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Orange Beach
Live Bait DJ J. Steven WED 6.11
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The Hangout Banditos LuLu’s Alvarado Road Show
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THU 6.26
Baumhower’s Justin Forbes Bimini Bobs Ric McArthur Compleat Angler Destiny Brown Happy Harbor Cowboy Johnson
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MON 6.16
Orange Beach
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Baumhower’s Mike Eagan Bimini Bobs Greg Brown Compleat Angler Jay Williams Happy Harbor Chris Bryant
Big O’s Chase Brown Flora-Bama Songwriter Shootout The Hangout The Investment/ Ellux Furor LuLu’s Jon Cowart Big O’s Chase Brown
THU 6.12
Orange Beach
Orange Beach
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The Hangout Cornbred/Adam Holt Band LuLu’s Kyle & Karl
Orange Beach
Baumhower’s Jerry Powell Bimini Bobs Destiny Brown Compleat Angler Jay Williams Happy Harbor Wes Loper Live Bait Lazy Poets FRI 6.13
Gulf Shores
Live Bait DJ J. Steven TUE 6.17
Gulf Shores
Big O’s Logan and Jennifer The Hangout Rhythm Intervention/ DJ Sremba LuLu’s Grits N Pieces Sunset Cork Room Lisa Christian
Orange Beach
Live Bait DJ J. Steven WED 6.18
The Hangout Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin Cajuns/Foxy Iguanas LuLu’s Bud Smith and Friends Tacky Jacks Tommy Morse
Gulf Shores
Orange Beach
Baumhower’s Mike Eagan Bimini Bobs Greg Brown Compleat Angler Jay Williams
Baumhower’s Double D Bimini Bobs Greg Brown Compleat Angler Al & Kathy Happy Harbor Rez Island Times Daiquiri Bar Jay Williams Band Live Bait Lazy Poets SAT 6.14
Gulf Shores
The Hangout Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin Cajuns/Oak and Ash LuLu’s Swagger Papa Rocco’s Smokey and Mark Tacky Jacks Pale Moon Rising
Orange Beach
Baumhower’s Tyler Champion Bimini Bobs Jerry Powell Compleat Angler Danny Spiro Island Times Daiquiri Bar Logan Spicer Band Live Bait Lazy Poets SUN 6.15
Gulf Shores
The Hangout Kyle and Karl Band/ The Perry Wall LuLu’s Delta Reign Tacky Jacks Adam Doleac
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Orange Beach
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The Hangout Cornbred/ Matthew Winningham LuLu’s Crowned Jewelz
Orange Beach
The Hangout Mojiles/DJ Sremba LuLu’s The Nashville Gang Papa Rocco’s Smokey and Mark Tacky Jacks Barstool Surfers The Ampitheater at The Wharf Goo Goo Dolls, Daughty and Plain White T’s Baumhower’s Destiny Brown Bimini Bobs Jerry Powell Compleat Angler Greg Brown Happy Harbor Ryan Balthrop Island Times Daiquiri Bar Turbo Crab Live Bait Stellar SUN 6.22
Gulf Shores
Compleat Angler Destiny Brown The Hangout Jay Williams Band/The Perry Wall LuLu’s Blind Dog Mike and the Howlers Tacky Jacks Damien Lamb
FRI 6.27
Gulf Shores
The Hangout US Band/Foxy Iguanas LuLu’s CoConut Radio Tacky Jacks Soulfood Junkies
Orange Beach
Baumhower’s Double D Bimini Bobs Greg Brown Compleat Angler Tyler Champion Happy Harbor Turbo Crab Island Times Daiquiri Bar Jay Williams Band Live Bait Crashing Broadway
MON 6.23
Gulf Shores
Big O’s Chase Brown The Hangout The Investment/ Ellux Furor LuLu’s Brent Burns
Orange Beach
Live Bait DJ J. Steven
Gulf Shores
Orange Beach
Baumhower’s Tyler Champion Bimini Bobs Jerry Powell Compleat Angler Al & Kathy Happy Harbor Stag Nation Island Times Daiquiri Bar Whyte Caps Live Bait Crashing Broadway
TUE 6.24
Gulf Shores
Live Bait DJ J. Steven
Baumhower’s Double D Bimini Bobs Greg Brown Compleat Angler Al & Kathy Happy Harbor Tips for Lucy Island Times Daiquiri Bar Sam Glass Band Live Bait Stellar
Baumhower’s Jerry Powell Bimini Bobs Mike Eagan Compleat Angler Jay Williams Happy Harbor Hold Live Bait Crashing Broadway
The Hangout US Band/Oak and Ash LuLu’s Sugarcane Jane Papa Rocco’s Smokey and Mark Tacky Jacks Tommy Morse
FRI 6.20
Orange Beach
Orange Beach
SAT 6.28
Baumhower’s Justin Forbes Bimini Bobs Tony Bowers Happy Harbor Cowboy Johnson
Big O’s Logan and Jennifer The Hangout Rhythm Intervention/ DJ Sremba LuLu’s Lee and the Hellz Yeah Sunset Cork Room Lisa Christian
The Hangout Mario Mena Band/ Foxy Iguanas LuLu’s The Nashville Gang Tacky Jacks Charlie and Mel
The Hangout Cornbred/Adam Holt Band LuLu’s Kyle & Karl
Orange Beach
Baumhower’s Jerry Powell Bimini Bobs Destiny Brown Compleat Angler Greg Brown Happy Harbor Hold Live Bait Stellar
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Gulf Shores
The Hangout Cool Rayz LuLu’s The Deluxe Trio
Orange Beach
Baumhower’s Mike Eagan Bimini Bobs Greg Brown Compleat Angler Jay Williams Happy Harbor Rez
SUN 6.29
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The Hangout The Kyle and Karl Band/The Perry Wall LuLu’s Adam Holt Tacky Jacks Charlie and Mel
Orange Beach
Baumhower’s Justin Forbes Bimini Bobs Tony Bowers Compleat Angler Destiny Brown Happy Harbor Cowboy Johnson MON 6.30
Gulf Shores
Big O’s Chase Brown The Hangout The Investment/ Ellux Furor LuLu’s Brent Burns
Orange Beach
Live Bait DJ J. Steven
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251-981-6979 (City Hall) (Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm)
251-980-INFO (City Infoline) 251-981-SURF Daily Beach Report www.cityoforangebeach.com
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which is being seen daily around the world
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. 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. 3) Glass in any form (bottle, cup, container, etc.) is strictly prohibited on our beaches and islands. 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. Double red flags mean that swimming in the waters is prohibited by law. 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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You’ll love our greens. 9 Hole Par 3 Course Open to the Public Tee times not required
Lighted Driving Range Covered mats • Practice bunker
Daily Green Fees: $15.00 to walk 9 $20.00 to ride 9
Play all day for $30.00 Membership & Lessons Available
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Winding through thousands of acres of natural habitat is the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail. Come discover the beauty and diversity of over 10 miles of 6 paved trails and 6 distinct ecosystems that make up this multi-purpose trail.
• New boulder park for kids • Eco-tours • Geo-caching fun for the family • Butterfly Garden • Screened pavilion • Wildlife sightings • Miles of trails for walking, running and biking
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Shipping Available
Gallery Hours: M-F 9am-4pm Sat. 9am-2pm
www.coastalartscenter.com • 251.981.ARTS (2787)
Pottery! Pick-n-Paint
Make Your Own Glass!
Call to reserve space in a group class. $50.00 per person
Globe Paper Weight
$
20-$25 Per Item, Your Choice Make Your Own
* Hand-building $35 per hour * Wheel-Throwing $50 per hour Make several small items or a large * master piece
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June 9-13
Space Limited Register Online
Takes 20 min.
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if you go WHAT: Goo Goo Dolls, Chris Daughtry and The Plain White T’s WHEN: Saturday, June 21, 7 – 11 p.m. WHERE: The Amphitheater at The Wharf in Orange Beach COST: Prices vary
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Exclusive interview with Robby Takac on page 38.
n New York band that became superstars in the late '90s with alternative pop music. n Long time members include John Rzeznik, Robby Takac and Mike Malinin. n The band landed two huge hits in the 90s with "Name" and "Iris," followed by a string of Top Ten singles. n Another album, “Something for the Rest of Us,” debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 n The band recently released its album “Magnetic.” n Three of the band’s songs placed in Billboard’s Top 100 of 1992-2012, with “Iris” standing at No. 1. n Songs you know: I've Seen Better Days, Black Balloon, Slide, All That You Are, Iris, Give A Little Bit
Chris Daughtry n Daughtry was an early favorite in Season 5 of American Idol. n He became the first American Idol to produce two consecutive No. 1 albums: Daughtry (2006) and Leave This Town (2009) n His band has been nominated for Grammy Awards and won several American Music Awards. n Songs you know: It’s Now Over, Home, What About Now, Over You, Waiting for Superman
Plain White T’s n Chicago punk rock band that formed in 1997. n Signed with Fearless Records in 2002 and recorded “All That We Needed.” n Received two Grammy nominations for “Hey There Delilah.” n The band has recorded six studio albums. n Songs You Know: Hey There Delilah, All That We Needed, Big Bad World, Breakdown, It’s So Easy
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Q&A with Robby Takac, bassist for Goo Goo Dolls By Destiny Brown Robby Takac, bass player and longtime member of Goo Goo Dolls, offers some insight on the band's accomplishments, current plans and its first performance at The Wharf. The punk rock band is scheduled to perform with Daughtry and The Plain White T's on Saturday, June 21.
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What’s the band currently working on?
We just finished an acoustic tour in the northeast. We had an opening band for the show with a couple of violins, mandolins, percussion and vocalists that would come out and join us during the show. We just finished that and then we start the production for the summer tour with Daughtry and the Plain White T’s that will be going on until November.
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What are some other bands Goo Goo Dolls has toured with?
The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Motorhead, The Replacements, Matchbox 20, Sugar Ray, Third Eye Blind, the list goes on and on and on.
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What are some of the band’s accomplishments?
We’ve done so much. We’ve played at the Olympics, on an air craft carrier in the Persian Gulf and on the top of a volcano in Spain. We’ve done a lot of stuff over the years for sure.
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Is this your first time playing with Daughtry and The Plain White T's?
We have had some shows with him in the past. For ESPN I believe it was. Daughtry seems like a really nice guy and we talked about him joining up with us this summer and those conversations led to this tour. We played with Plain White T's not too long ago in Golden Gate Park.
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What kind of show can the audience expect?
A few new songs. There's a few songs that we're not going to get out alive without playing. It'll be a big rock show, man, and we've got a lot of plays on the radio and excited to bring it back this summer.
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Is this your first time to the Gulf Coast?
It's our first time at that venue (the Wharf). I think we're playing at a place that's a little special and will give off a great vibe.
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Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival This year Foley celebrates a decade of it’s Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. A kickoff and glow event will begin on Thursday, June 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., featuring a Four Day Super Sale, prizes, entertainment and, of course, balloons. More than 50 balloonists travel to Baldwin County to be a part of the event. Festival admission is free and there are plenty of activities and entertainment for the whole family.
Balloon flights
The best time to see the balloons is during the early morning flights at 6 a.m. If you are not an early riser the balloons also take off at dusk (7 p.m.) on Friday and Saturday.
Entertainment
Enjoy live music from local acts such as Sugarcane Jane and the Mulligan Brothers. There will also be arts and crafts and local food vendors on site. The Kid’s Fun Zone will be open on Friday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Also enjoy the World Famous Disc-Connected K-9 Frisbee Dog Shows.
Parking
Onsite parking is $5. There will also be a free shuttle serveice at Tanger Outlets behind the Nike Factory Store from 2-10 p.m. each day.
Balloon ride hours FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: 7–8:30 p.m., or until tickets are sold out. A limited number of ride tickets will be sold prior to and during the festival. Operations are weather permitting, winds must be less than 6 mph and stable. Cost: Adults (13+): $20 per person; Children (6-12): $15 per person; Ages 5 and under, pregnant women, or individuals with health conditions: Not eligible. See rider restrictions on the website for full details. No refunds or exchanges will be given in the event of inclement weather or cancellation of balloon rides. How to pre-purchase hot air balloon ride vouchers: Purchase rides at www.gulfcoastballoonfestival.com. Upon purchase, a ride voucher receipt will be electronically sent to you. The electronic voucher receipt must be printed, taken to the festival on your designated ride night and redeemed at the Balloon Ride Tent on the festival grounds between of the hours of 12–8 p.m.
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WHAT: Illuminating Autism FUNraiser, High Hopes 4 Autism WHEN: Friday, June 6 – Sunday, June 8 WHERE: Pirates Cove COST: Friday - $20; Saturday and Sunday - $10
Pirates Cove hosts High Hopes 4 Autism By Destiny Brown The 8th Annual Pirate's Cove High Hopes 4 Autism event gives the community a chance to help others by making autism therapy more affordable for families. All proceeds go to the local nonprofit High Hopes 4 Autism. Participants are invited to enter the drawing to win a 2014 Jeep Wrangler. Jeep raffle tickets are $100 each and are limited to 500 tickets. The drawing will be on Sunday, June 8. The tickets are tax deductible and grant entrance to the music and fun all weekend long. There will also be a raffle for a coin rescued from the wreck El Cazador and set by local artist, Spencer Harris. Volunteers are welcomed at the event.
Volunteers receive a FUNraiser T-shirt and a volunteer pass that allows entry to the event. The event is sponsored by Gulf Chrysler, Hummingbird Ziplines, Breathe Reel Deep and Pirate's Cove. Local musicians will rotate performances on the Pirate's Cove stage throughout the day. Entertainers include Willie Sugarcapps, Guthrie Trapp, The Perdido Brothers (Jon Cook, Rick Whaley and Pat McCann), Rollin' In The Hay, Big Muddy and The King Size Boogieman, Delta Reign and The Stolen Faces. For links to the entertainment, visit PiratesCoveRiffRaff.com. To purchase tickets for the drawing for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, for information on volunteering and donating, visit HighHopes4Autism.org.
Entertainment Schedule Friday, June 6 7 p.m. Willie Sugarcapps Saturday, June 7 Guthrie Trapp will be a guest player and sitting in with the performers throughout the day. 11 p.m. The Perdido Brothers (Jon Cook, Rick Whaley, Pat McCann) 2 p.m. - Rollin' In The Hay 7 p.m. - Big Muddy & The King Size Boogieman Sunday, June 8 Drawing for the 2014 Jeep Wrangler 11 a.m. Delta Reign 2 p.m.The Stolen Faces
" t I h c a e B u o Y w o H s u "Show Name: Grace Ann Michelle Born: January 2014 Mom: Alyssa Location: Alabama Point Photographer: Granny Annie Submissions: Send us your best beach photos and tell us how you “beach it.” The winner will be featured in next’s months issue of Beachin’ magazine. Email submissions to Destiny Brown at dbrown@gulfcoastnewspapers.com. Photos must be 300 dpi or at least 1 MB in size. Please include the name(s) of anyone in the photo as well as the photographer and location.
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Visit the park! Gulf State Park 20115 State Highway 135, Gulf Shores 251-948-7275
Chase Brown - American Alligator
Abby Schmitt - Hummingbird
Chase Brown - Hispid Cotton Rat
Chase Brown - Red Wing Blackbird
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Gulf Coast Arts Alliance gallery opens A new addition to the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance, an art gallery nestled on East 24th Avenue in Gulf Shores, has recently made it's grand opening. Beginning with a ribbon cutting by the Chamber of Commerce, the GCAA Gallery opened it's doors to local and regional artists to promote and sell their artwork. The Gallery welcomes any artist to come showcase their material. For more information, visit gulfcoastartsallicance.com or call 251-986-8222.
A front view of the new gallery on East 24th Avenue.
Wanda Price, Eloise Thomley and Maria Bastin, all part of GCAA, at the grand opening.
Pottery by Anne Webb
Eliza Huskey and her jewelry display.
The new sign outside the gallery.
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If you go WHAT: Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Gallery WHERE: 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores WHEN: Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Exhibiting artists Larry Allen, pottery Maria Bastin, acrylics Zach Baisden, mixed media Elizabeth Blaylock, oils Austin Boyd, acrylics Hank Bufkin, metal etching Nick Cantrell, batik watercolor Stven Dark, clay Celia Dionne, textile Chris Glassie, collage Vada Hammen, oils Sharon Hawkins, acrylics Marion Hawks, acrylics Debbie Holmes, watercolor Renata Hornackova, acrylics Eliza Huskey, jewelry Marlene Johnt, acrylics Lynn Jordan, photography Tim King, wood Glenda Lee, mixed media George O’Neal, gyotaku Dorie Parsons, photography Jan Polk, oils Dustin Porta, acrylic Dan Rush, glass Ellen Rogers, jewelry Rick Tino, watercolor Jane Tisdale, oils Eloise Thomley, watercolor Kathleen Tucker, acrylic Opal Young, acrylic Tommy Vogel, pastels Robert Younce, wood Anne Webb, clay
Nick Cantrell and his batik watercolor artwork.
Guests browse the gallery for the first time.
Dorie Parsons and Tim Malkoskie enjoy the festivities at the grand opening.
Glenda Lee poses next to her artwork on display.
Artwork from Gulf Shores High School students.
Clay sculptures by Steve Dark.
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Photos submitted by the Coastal Photography Club. For more information contact Capt. Mark Robinson at 251-540-7463 or Margret Hildreth at 850-457-8656.
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8-hour charter $12500 per person
Call today 251.981.FISH Gulf Winds II
Through a special permit program, you will be able to catch and retain red snapper. Designed by Gulf Headboat Collaborative www.gulfheadboat.com
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• ADMIT ONE
Country super band Zac Brown Band is scheduled to take over the Wharf for a special concert on the Coast. The band has three Grammy wins and three platinum selling albums, “Uncaged” (Atlantic/Southern Ground), “You Get What You Give” (Atlantic/ Southern Ground) and “The Foundation” (Atlantic Records/Home Grown/Big Picture). Last year, the band played more than 70 tour dates and a dozen festival appearances. In its career, Zac Brown Band has sold more than six million copies and boasts 11 No. 1 singles. The band's latest album, “The Grohl Sessions Vol. 1,” is out now on Southern Ground.
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Songs you know
Chicken Fried, Keep Me in Mind, Colder Weather, Goodbye in Her Eyes, Highway 20 Ride, Toes, As She’s Walking Away, Jump Right In, Free, Knee Deep
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Assembly of God CHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH 25550 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 967-4840 www.christianlifechurch.tv
GULFWAY CHURCH
541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), Gulf Shores 968-6858 www.gulfwaychurch.com
Baptist FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GULF SHORES
Catholic OUR LADY OF THE GULF CATHOLIC CHURCH
308 East 22nd Ave, Gulf Shores 968-7062 www.ourladyofthegulfal.org
ST. THOMAS-BY-THE-SEA
26547 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach 981-8132 www.stthomasbythesea.org
Church of Christ CHURCH OF CHRIST OF GULF SHORES
2200 West First St., Gulf Shores 968-7369
2414 W. 1st St, Gulf Shores 968-7769 www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ORANGE BEACH
Episcopal HOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL CHURCH
4773 Bay Circle, Orange Beach 981-4288 www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com
616 Fort Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores 968-5988 www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com
FISHERMEN BAPTIST CHURCH
ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
17101 River Rd., Bon Secour 949-6387 www.fomm.org
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 7159 County Rd. 10, Bon Secour 949-6486
ISLAND FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH 28290 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 980-1005
LAGOON BAPTIST CHURCH
17867 State Hwy 180 W., Gulf Shores 968-7057 www.lagoonbc.com
OYSTER BAY BAPTIST CHURCH, SBC 4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores 968-7805 www.oysterbaybaptist.org
ROMAR BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH 23370 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach 981-8959 www.romarbeach.org
SHELL BANKS BAPTIST CHURCH 12125 State Hwy 180, Gulf Shores 540-7136
6270 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour 949-6254
Greek Orthodox ST. ATHANASIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHAPEL 220 E. 20th Ave, Gulf Shores 967-2020 stathanasios.al.goarch.org
Lutheran GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA 491 West 23rd Ave, Gulf Shores 968-5991
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores 974-2545
ST. JUDE’S BY THE SEA LUTHERAN CHURCH 312 E. 16th Ave, Gulf Shores 968-5833
Methodist - United GULF SHORES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores 968-2411 www.gulfshoresumc.org
MORGAN’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Hwy 10, across from Swift School, Bon Secour 949-7400
ORANGE BEACH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
28751 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 981-6751 www.orangebeachumc.org
Non-Denominational IGLESIA CASA DE LUZ Companerismo Cristiano 225 E. 24th Ave, Gulf Shores 948-3467
SAFE HARBOR HOUSE OF PRAYER Multi-Culture Full Gospel 7320 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour 223-3615
ST. ANDREW BY THE SEA, A COMMUNITY CHURCH
17263 Ft. Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores 968-3900 www.standrewbythesea.org
Presbyterian FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) OF GULF SHORES 309 East 21st Ave., Gulf Shores 968-7720 www.gspres.com
GRACE FELLOWSHIP PCA 19470 Co. Rd. 6, Gulf Shores 968-5302 www.gracefellowship-pca.com
ORANGE BEACH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
26640 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 981-4220 www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org
CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER
PROGRAMS: Emergency Aid, Food Pantry, Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy and Meals on Wheels. 317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores 968-5256 www.cscgs.com
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Hanging out at the beach can make you hungry. When it does, head out to one of our remarkable Gulf Shores and Orange Beach restaurants. With the world’s best inshore and offshore deep sea fishing, you’ll find that succulent, fresh-off-the-boat seafood is the order of the day. Of course, you don’t have to have seafood! You’ll find plenty of restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach serving barbecue, steak, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, pizza, deli-style sandwiches and more.
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Cait’s Tater Salad Compliments of Hog Wild BBQ in Gulf Shores Ingredients n 4 pounds red potatoes n 2 cups mayonnaise n 1 cup sweet relish n 6 boiled eggs n 2 teaspoons salt n 1 teaspoon pepper n 1/2 cup mustard Preparation Cut potatoes and boil until tender. Boil eggs at a rolling boil for 10 minutes, cover and set aside. Combine mayonnaise, mustard, relish, salt, pepper and sliced eggs into a bowl. Drain potatoes and cool potatoes and add to mixture. Cool in the refrigerator if desired, and serve.
MEET THE CHEF Caitlin Glosson Glosson is a Gulf Shores native. She attended the University of Alabama, where she studied nursing and worked at Moe’s Original BBQ. There, she realized the restaurant business was her true calling. Glosson and co-owner T.J. Allen knew they wanted to open their own restaurant, but just didn’t know what. “Hog Wild was a huge blessing that fell into our hands, and we were able to create some amazing homemade barbecue,” Glosson said. “Potato salad is one of our favorite sides and is a classic addition to barbecue.” Glosson’s potato salad is a mixture of family recipes made into her own.
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Sandwiches • Ice Cream Smoothies Hamburgers Hot Dogs • Chili Dogs
Hamburger:
$5.89 / Combo $9.49
Cheeseburger: $6.49 / Combo $9.65 Bacon Cheeseburger:
Double Cheeseburger: Hot Dog:
Hot Dog Sliders
$6.89 Combo $9.89
$8.49 Combo $11.65
$2.95 / Combo $6.95 (3) $3.50 Combo $7.50
Cheese Dog:
$3.95 / Combo $7.95
Corn Dog:
$2.19 / Combo $5.95
Chili Cheese Dog:
$4.95 Combo $8.95
Pecan/Cranberry Chicken Salad on Croissant $4.99 / Combo $6.99 Chicken Tenders: Plain or Spicy
(2) $4.19 Combo $7.19 (4) $6.19 / Combo $9.19
Home-style Chicken Breast Chunks: $4.99 Mini Chicken Tacos:
$5.99 for 10
BLT with or without mayo: Grilled Cheese:
Nachos – n – cheese: Cheesesticks:
Fried Mac-n-cheese: Funnel Cake Fries: Fried Pickles:
4 Bama Beignets:
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Choose Your Spud: $2.95 French Fries, Waffle Fries, Curly Fries, Tator Tots, Onion Rings Chili Cheese Spud: Load Your Spud:
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Combos include your choice of spud & small fountain drink.
Fountain Drinks: small / 16oz: $1.50 medium / 24oz: $1.95 large / 32 oz: $2.75
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Meet me at at The Wharf APPETIZERS
Spinach & Artichoke Dip Smoked Tuna Dip Fried Calamari Tomato and Shrimp
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Oyster Florentine Oysters Bienville Roasted Garlic and Parmesan *Oysters on the Half Shell $6/dozen
SALADS
Pecan & Pear Herbed Goat Cheese Fried Oyster Caesar Garden Salad Classic Caesar
FULL BAR ON PREMISES CATERING SERVICES AVAILABLE
Join Us! Monthly Wine Dinners
$35 Four Wines Four Tasting Courses
Beer Pairings
SOUPS
$30 Four Distinctive Brews Four Food Pairings
SANDWICHES
Ask about our featured brewery!
Seafood Gumbo Shrimp & Artichoke Bisque
(All Sandwiches Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, a Pickle Spear & Your Choice of Fries or Colesalaw)
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Blackened Chicken Sandwich Shrimp or Fish Poboy Oyster Poboy *Ginny Lane Burger
STEAKS
*Bacon Wrapped Petite Filet *Filet Oscar *New York Strip Steak
THE WHARF
4780 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach, AL 36561
251-224-6500 www.ginnylanebargrill.com
All ingredients are purchased as local & fresh as possible from sustainable farms, dairies and fisheries from responsible USA vendors. All fried or grilled foods may come in contact with shellfish
ENTREES
Bayou Grouper Stuffed Flounder Shrimp & Grits Crab Cakes Blackened Chicken Fried Seafood Platter Shrimp or Oyster or Flounder
BROILED
Royal Reds or Shrimp or Flounder Combo Platter
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1 lb. Snow Crab Legs 1 lb. Royal Reds
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French Fries, Cole Slaw, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Sauteed Vegetables, Mushroom Risotto, Southern Style Grits, Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, Green Beans Grilled Asparagus, Fried Green Tomatoes Become a fan! Follow Us On Instagram at ginnylanebag Menu Subject to Change
*Consuming raw or uncooked meat, seafood or shellfish may cause potential health risk
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Enjoy fine dining, casual southern flair and local Experience Food with seafood favorites. No Boundaries, a Twist Contemporary for more information! Visitonalwharf.com New Orleans Cuisine
www.louisianapantry.com
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Voted Top Ten Seafood Restaurant In USA
By Coastal Living
“The Best Steamed Seafood Available” SINCE 1989 251.948.6344 www.GulfShoresSteamer.com
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
Gettin’ Steamed Platters
“VOTED BEST VALUE” All Platters & Combos Are Served with corn, Potato and Cole Slaw
Bay Steamer Ocean Steamer Small Steamer
Desserts
Key Lime Pie French Silk Chocolate Pie New York Style Cheesecake
A la Carte
Shrimp Skewer Snow Crab Cluster Lobster Tail
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
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)
4 Oz. Burger • Hot Dog Grilled Chicken Fingers Grilled Cheese • (2)PB & J *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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Moe’s Original Bar B Que 25603 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, AL
251.981.RIBS (7427)
www.moesoriginalbbq.com
Moe’s Original Bar B Que offers a New Meaning to Beach BBQ
NEW HOURS: 11am - 9pm, 7 Days A Week Shoes are NOT Required, or expected. Moe's Original Bar-B-Que smokes fresh meat daily. We operate on a first come first serve basis....SO when it's gone it's gone! However, a 24 hour notice guarantees any large orders.
If the pit house is smokin’, we’re open!
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Sandwiches
Served with choice of two sides and a drink Pulled Pork Smoked Chicken Smoked Turkey Shrimp Moe Boy Catfish
Platters
Served with cornbread, two sides and a drink Pulled Pork Smoked Chicken Smoked Turkey Chicken Wings Catfish • Ribs - sm / lg
Sides (6oz.)
Baked Beans • Marinated Slaw Potato Salad • Bag O’ Chips Banana Puddin’ Special Side of the Day
Haul it Home
Double-Wide Family Pack (3-4 people) Triple-Wide Pack (5-6 people) 1 lb. O’ Pork Whole Bird 1 lb O’ Turkey Rack O’ Ribs Half Pint O’ Sides Pint O’ Sides Pan O’ Sides
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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
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Visit our website for our current nightly music line up!
Rocco’s Appetizers
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Shrimp Pizza • All Meat Pizza • Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza Spinach Alfredo Pizza • Chicken Club Pizza • Buffalo Chicken Pizza
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Papa’s Specialties
* To Go Orders Welcome *
Cajun Oysters (Whooee!) Oysters Alfredo Oysters Fiesta
www.paparocco.com for complete menu details
Hot Shucks (The Heat is On) Baked Oysters Oysters Rockyfeller Oyster Parmesan
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(Early Bird Price valid with purchase of a beverage)
Every Thursday, Prime Ribs 5 p.m. til (Jan. 1-March 1)................................................$11.25
(With purchase of a beverage. Dine in only. No plate sharing)
Monday’s, Oyster Stew (Jan. 1 - March 1)......................................................................$5.95 Tuesday’s, Salmon Patties, white sauce, Potatoes & Beans (Jan. 1-March 1) ................$6.95 Wednesday and Sunday, all you can eat Spaghetti (Nov. 1-March 1) all day ...................$5.75
Winter Specials 4 to 7pm
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 Shrimp 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! ..........................................................$15.95 Rocky’s Knock Out Burger.................$ 7.95 Ultimate Chicken Sandwich....................$9.95 Add Bacon...............................................1.00 Grilled Chicken Sandwich.......................$8.95 Add Bleu Cheese Crumbles...................... 75¢ Reuben ..................................................$9.95 Alpine Burger ....................................$ 8.95 Hot Dog .................................................$4.25 Patty Melt .........................................$ 9.95 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 ......... $10.95
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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
Italian Garden Salad ......................................................................................................$4.75
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CHILI CHEESE DOG
HEARTY CHILI / CHEESE SAUCE SHREDDED JACK & CHEDDAR / SCALLIONS / SOUR CREAM
ENJOY HOT DOGS AND TRICK DOGS ALL SUMMER LONG · TWO FREE SHOWS A DAY AT NOON AND 2 PM!
SANDWICHES EXTRA BURGER TOPPINGS $.99: AMERICAN CHEESE / SPICY JACK CHEESE / CHEDDAR CHEESE / BLEU CHEESE SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS / JALAPEÑOS / APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON / CARAMELIZED ONIONS
SHAKA-SHAKA WRAP
HANG 10 CHEESEBURGER
CHARGRILLED ALL BEEF PATTY / CHEDDAR
CHICKEN TENDERS OR FRIED SHRIMP SHREDDED JACK & CHEDDAR / TOMATO
LETTUCE / TOMATO / ONIONS / PICKLE / FRENCH FRIES
BACON EGG CHEESEBURGER
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CHARGRILLED ALL BEEF PATTY / CHEDDAR FRIED EGG / SMOKED BACON / LETTUCE ONION / TOMATO / PICKLE / FRENCH FRIES
RANCH WRAP
FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS SHREDDED JACK & CHEDDAR / TOMATO ICEBERG / RANCH DRESSING / FRENCH FRIES
BIG BAMA BURGER
CHARGRILLED ALL BEEF PATTY / CHEDDAR FRIED ONION RING / SMOKED BACON SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS / CARAMELIZED ONIONS / “LTOP” / FRENCH FRIES
BLACKENED GROUPER SANDWICH
$15.99
FRIED ONION STRAWS / FRENCH FRIES
WAGYU CHEESEBURGER
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GRILLED MAHI SANDWICH TOMATO / ICEBERG / TARTAR SAUCE FRENCH FRIES
SHAKA-SHAKA PO BOYS
CRISPY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN SANDWICH
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CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN BREAST SMOKED BACON / SPICY JACK CHEESE ICEBERG / TOMATO / CHIPOTLE SAUCE FRENCH FRIES
PULLED PORK PANINI
SLOW ROASTED PORK SHOULDER / FONTINA FRIED PICKLES / ANCHO AIOLI / SOURDOUGH MARINATED TOMATO SALAD
CHICKEN AND BRIE PANINI $13.99
SLICED CHICKEN BREAST / BRIE CHEESE CARAMELIZED ONION / CHIPOTLE SAUCE SOURDOUGH / MARINATED TOMATO SALAD
$ 12.99
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GRILLED MAHI / SHREDDED JACK & CHEDDAR CHOPPED CABBAGE / BLACK BEANS CILANTRO / ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE TORTILLA CHIPS / TOMATO SALSA
KIDS MENU SERVED WITH FRENCH FRIES, FRUIT CUP OR MAC & CHEESE / FOR CHILDREN 10 AND UNDER, PLEASE
HAMBURGER - $6.59 CHICKEN STRIPS - $6.59 GRILLED MAHI - $6.59 MAC AND CHEESE - $6.59 SHRIMP - $7.59
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(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) istols Crawfish P Fried Select Oyster Platter $ 99 Fried Shrimp Platter - (Approx. 14-15) ing th o N ’s re The Fried Gator Platter e ‘Em!
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Daily Lunch Specials Fresh Steamed, Grilled, Blackened, Fried, Baked and Sautéed Seafood
Award-winning Fish and Shimp Specialties Casual Family Atmosphere Reasonable Prices Senior Menu Available, from 3pm - 5:30pm
Seafood Kitchen 138 West 1st Ave • Gulf Shores, AL • 251-948-7294
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251-948-7294 www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com
Seafood Kitchen Lunch 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
7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 7.25 6.99
(Served with french fries)
Complimentary Ice Tea and Bread Served with All Dine in Lunch Entrees. Add House or Caesar Salad 3.25 Substitute Salad for side dish 1.75 Po-Boy Sandwich 8.99 Cheeseburger 7.99 Crab Cake Po-Boy 10.99
Cheese, Italian, Thousand Island, French, Low-Fat Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinegar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Sesame Asian, Oil & Vinegar
Riviera Salad - with pecan chicken tenders - with chicken tenders - with boiled shrimp - with grilled or blackened chicken Caesar Salad - w/grilled or blackened chicken - w/boiled shrimp Gumbo & Salad - a cup of Seafood Gumbo and our Bisque & Salad Seafood favoriteS
7.25 9.99 8.99 9.99 8.99 7.25 8.99 9.99 7.99 8.50
(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
2.25 1.75 10.99 12.99 13.99 11.99 10.99
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dinner Menu
StarterS Oysters on the Half Shell 1/2 dozen 5.99.....1 dozen 10.99 Southern Style Crab Cakes 9.99 Shrimp Remoulade 7.99 Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip 8.99 Coconut Shrimp 8.99 Stuffed Mushrooms 8.99 Alligator Bites 8.99 Fried Crab Claws 1/2 lb........12.99 1 lb........24.99 Tuna Dip 7.99 Sweet Potato French Fry Basket 7.75 Fried Green Tomatoes 6.99 GuMbo & Soup Seafood Gumbo cup....4.75 bowl....6.49 cup....5.25 Crab & Shrimp Bisque bowl....7.99 fried Seafood favoriteS (Served with your choice of two side dishes)
Butterfly Shrimp Tail-less Shrimp Bon Secour Oysters Crab Claws Fried Fish of the Day Shrimp & Flounder Shrimp & Oysters Fried Catfish
*Monte Cristo Sandwich 7.99 SaLadS Dressings: Honey-Mustard, Ranch, Bleu
15.99 14.99 16.99 17.99 17.99 16.99 17.99 14.99
(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
16.99 16.99 14.99 16.99 15.99 15.99 15.99 15.99
(Served with your choice of two side dishes)
(Served with new potatoes & one side)
Snow Crab Legs - 2 lbs. 26.99 Royal Red Shrimp - 1 lb. 22.99 Combo - 1/2 pound Royal Reds & 1 pound Snow Crab 23.99 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
Fried Seafood Platter 14.99 Broiled Seafood Platter 13.99 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 16.99 Crab Cakes - 2 cakes 13.99 paSta Fettuccini Alfredo 10.99 - w\grilled or blackened chicken 11.99 - with shrimp or crawfish 12.99 Basil Pesto Pasta - with Roma Tomatoes 10.99 - with grilled chicken 11.99 - with shrimp 12.99 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
19.99 19.99 19.99 19.99 21.99
(Served with your choice of two side dishes)
Hawaiian Rib-eye - (12 oz.) 18.99 - add jumbo grilled or fried shrimp add $4.00 Jamaica-Jerk Chicken 14.99 Grilled Chicken Breasts 13.99 Fried Chicken Tenders 13.99 paSta Fettuccini Alfredo 13.99 - with grilled or blackened chicken 15.99 - with shrimp or crawfish 16.99 Scallops Alfredo 15.99 Shrimp & Pasta Marsala 18.99 Basil-Pesto Pasta 13.99 - with grilled chicken 14.99 - with shrimp 15.99 Side diSHeS Substitute House or Caesar Salad for a Side Dish - Add $1.75 Sweet Potato Casserole ~ Cole Slaw Baked Potato ~ Steamed Vegetables Yellow Rice ~ French Fries Fried Green Tomatoes
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