Beachin' (November 2016)

November 2016

beachin’ Life on the Alabama Gulf Coast

Live Music on the Island

What's Happening at the Beach Hangout Oyster Cookoff returns to Gulf Shores

Just Us Find out what locals do during the "off season"

Taste the Difference — Eat Local and Fresh

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DEC 10 Lighted Boat Parade

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Our Time: What's there to do now?

EVERYTHING Take a Day Trip to the National Naval Aviation Museum Artist Spotlight: Erik Olson The Oyster Cook-Off & Craft Beer Weekend Photos at the Beach Live local music Beach Happenings Hooked on Fishin Dining Guide

a letter from the editor

The fall weather is in full swing and the holidays are quickly approaching. Take advantage of the "off-season" at the beach by doing everything you wish you could during the summertime, except with no lines! In this issue, find out what the locals do when the beach isn't crowded. Get your full calendar of what's happening at the beach including information on the Hangout Oyster Cookoff, The Frank Brown Songwriters Festival and much more! Also in this issue, learn all about local metal artist, Erik Olson and take a day trip to celebrate Veteran's Day to the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola!

I'll see you there in my beach chair,

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Destiny

about the cover When the busy summer season winds down, the locals like to take it easy. These months are the best time to enjoy the beach all to ourselves before the next group of visitors, the Snowbirds, start to land on the Island (photo

by Shelley Patterson/C. Shelz photography)

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The summer vacationers have gone, the snowbirds haven't landed yet and the beach has never been so empty.

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EVERYTHING! Just us

by Destiny Brown

Local businesses are booming during the spring and summer season, but the fall and winter is a great time to get to know the neighborhood. This the time at the beach when there is no traffic, no lines and no strangers.

If you head down to one of your local hangouts, you’re almost guaranteed to find a familiar face. Here are a few tips to make the most of the “off season” at the beach.

Enjoy the weather and the peace.

You’re not going to find the beach this empty for another year, so take time to enjoy the beauty. Take a walk on your favorite beach or take the opportunity to explore new beaches in the area.

You won’t regret taking a stroll on the beach to enjoy the sunset.

Get to know the happy hours in the area.

And there are many. This is the time when restaurants and bars lure customers in with great drink and food specials that need to be taken advantage of. By the end of the winter, you may have a favorite bar you will frequent in the spring and summer time.

You’ll also have experienced new places to bring your friends and family when they come visit.

Taste the local fare.

Now that you can try every restaurant here with no wait, try every restaurant you can! Get a taste of the steak place you’ve been hearing so much about, or the brunch you’ve been wanting to indulge in – line free! Many restaurants have great early specials this time of year.

Get out of the city.

You never know what treasures you might find. Many great restaurants and other venues are located a little off the beaten path, and are worth the drive. Take this chance to explore new places to bring your friends and family and see what you can find in surrounding areas such as Magnolia Springs, Elberta or Foley or even take a day trip to a further city like Fairhope, Daphne or Spanish Fort. With all of the things to do in Baldwin County, you’ll see what makes this area such a special place!

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Ask the Locals

by Destiny Brown

We asked the people who really know the best things to do at the beach, the locals.

Find out what the people who live here year-round enjoy to do during the “offseason” and do as the locals do.

“What is one thing you think every local should do?”

1. Create something at The Hot Shop Jessica Langston, Marketing/Children’s Programs Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

Local since 2013 “I think every local should take the time to blow glass in The Hot Shop. We are blessed to have such an amazing art form available to us here on the Gulf Coast, much less the opportunity to have a handson experience with resident artists.”

The Hot Shop: Create your own works of art with direction from glass residents, Dan Rush and Kerry Parks. The duo will guide you through the process of glass blowing hands-on or you can view a demonstration. The Hot Shop is located at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach. It is open MondayFriday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. It’s a perfect season to make your own glass-blown Christmas ornaments.

2. Attend a Themed Wine Dinner Ally Mills Dorrough, Public Relations Coordinator with Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism

Local since 2012 “Every local should savor a scrumptious NUISANCE Group dinner. Our culinary scene is booming, and some of our local chefs have partnered to create delicious masterpieces out of ‘trash fish’ like lionfish and other underutilized or invasive species such as wild boar. Throughout the year, some of our local restaurants – namely Flora-Bama Yacht Club and Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort – host multicourse dinners featuring these concoctions with wine or beer pairings. What a blessing it is to live in such a beautiful and dynamic destination!”

NUISANCE Group chefs Chris Sherrill and Brody Olive join creative culinary forces to showcase some of our favorite items paired with some amazing wines. Make plans to join in one on of their wonderful four-course dining adventures.

More info on Facebook at NUISANCE Group.

3. Check Out the Local Art Eloise Thomley, for Gulf Coast Arts Alliance

Local since 2005 “My recommendation for locals is to seek out the works of our wonderful local artists. We have so many talented artists living all along Coastal Alabama and their works are displayed in galleries and shops throughout the area. Buying local keeps that money flowing back into our coastal community.”

At the beach, you’ll find art like nowhere else. Unique art is found everywhere you look and most artists tend to keep it local by checking their creations into the area’s museums, art markets and galleries galore. If you want to be an artist yourself, take one of the many classes that are offered to improve your creative side.

4. Music at the Frank Brown Music Festival Nick Biebricher, Owner of Sandy Roots Music Productions

Local since 2007 “My favorite thing about the fall and winter down here is the Frank Brown Songwriters Festival.

It’s the oldest, largest songwriting festival in the world. Our town gets flooded with hit makers of our favorite songs. People get to connect with the creators and learn how and why some of their favorite songs were created.”

See No. 1 hit songwriters, up and rising newcomer artists, and just all-around original music.

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5. Explore Perdido Key Christina Christian, Musician

to experience.

Native of Foley, Alabama “I think every local should go spend a night (or day) in Perdido Key. On your way into Perdido, stop and get a bushwacker, but only one! Then find your way into Perdido to kick back and watch live music at one of the many venues there like the Perdido Sports Bar or The Purple Parrot. Go enjoy some local original music, it’s free therapy.”

Take a chance to explore new places that are outside your normal beach hangouts. Perdido Key, Orange Beach’s neighboring city, is only a short distance away and offers many new adventures for locals

6. Get Out on the Water Jenifer Surface, Marketing, Public & Community Relations Director at Flora-Bama

Native to Baldwin County “I would tell people to get out on the water. Whether you’re just going to the beach or getting on a kayak, paddle board or if you’re fortunate enough to have a boat. It’s here and I don’t think most people experience it because we’re accustomed to living here.”

There are many water-bound activities that need to be taken advantage of at the beach! See one of the main reason people travel from all over to experience the Coast’s beautiful waters.

7. Take a Trip to Fort Morgan Tommy Vogel, Artist

Local since 2004 “Plan a trip to Fort Morgan. There’s so much to do out there like ride the ferry.”

The Mobile Bay Ferry crosses beautiful Mobile Bay, Alabama and connects SR 193 at Dauphin Island on the west side with SR 180 at Mobile Point on the east. Considered “the Gulf-Coast’s Most Scenic Drive”, the ferry saves travelers hours of driving time plus the high cost of fuel by providing a travel link across the mouth of Mobile Bay.

8. Buy Fresh Seafood in Bon Secour Jacob Harris, Assistant Marketing Director for Columbia Southern University

Local since 2013 “If you are a local you must drive out to Bon Secour to buy fresh Gulf seafood and just take a break to an even slower style of life” Bon Secour is a neighboring community of Gulf Shores that brings in the freshest seafood from the Gulf. For a chance to see seasoned shrimp boats, fresh seafood markets and an abundance of local fishermen – take a trip to Bon Secour.

9. Enjoy the Beach Kim Ward, Owner of Kim Ward Realty

From Gulf Shores “Take advantage of the Gulf Coast. Growing up in Gulf Shores, almost everyday my parents walked with us on the beach to search for seashells and swim in the Gulf and I passed that ritual on to my children.”

From West Beach to Perdido Key and beyond, explore for yourself to see which has the best sea shells or which has the best wildlife.

10. Take a Walk or a Hike Peyton Yarborough, Realtor at RE/MAX Paradise Orange Beach

From Gulf Shores “Cooler weather is the perfect time to walk the Pine Beach Trail down Ft. Morgan. The mile or so hike through the woods is much less buggy this time of year. The reward for your hike is a beautiful, uninhabited beach with huge undisturbed sand dunes. It is also the perfect spot for stargazing at night.

And it’s free!”

There are many trails to take a new adventure. The Back Country Trail, Graham Creek Nature Preserve and Pine Beach Trail are just a few of the scenic routes at the beach that make a great hike!

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Take a Day Trip to the

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

by Destiny Brown The National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola takes pride in being one of the top three largest aviation museums in the world. Each year, more than 900,000 visitors pass through the museum doors to experience the history and hands-on exhibits the museum has to offer.

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Aviation museum allows it’s patrons to actually reach out and touch the artifacts rather than being restrained behind a velvet rope.

Capt. Sterling Gilliam, a retired Navy Captain, is the current director of the National Aviation Museum. He served 30 years in the Navy and jumped at the opportunity when asked to become director of the museum.

“We tell the story of naval aviation quite well,” said Capt.

Gilliam. “We have a wonderful campus and a lot of iconic

What: National Naval Aviation Museum

by Destiny Brown Where: 1750 Radford Blvd, Pensacola, FL Cost: Free Hours: Daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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exhibits that map back to the beginning of naval aviation in 1911. We have over 360 volunteers, many of them affiliated with the Navy and aviation that understand the museum very well. They also love providing tours for patrons to better understand the rich 105 year legacy of aviation.”

Touring the museum, you will find a number of active duty volunteers as well as volunteers who have retired from their aviation careers.

You can take a self-guided tour through the 400,000 square feet museum and trolley tours are offered to view the rest of the 60-acre campus.

Many patrons come to the museum to view the Navy Flight Demonstration Squad. Also known as the Blue Angels.

“When they’re not flying around the country, they practice several times a week here,” Capt. Gilliam said.

“When you come to the museum, there is a good chance you’ll see the Blue Angles do a practice performance. It’s a neat opportunity for our patrons.”

Earlier this year, the museum upgraded to a 4-D digital, 60-foot screen to show popular flight movies such as the Spirit of Aviation, D-Day and many more. The theatre also has a concession stand for refreshments.

The establishment even has its own restaurant to accommodate all day visitors.

“For those looking to grab a bite to eat, we have our Cubie Cafe and its part museum exhibit and part restaurant,” Capt.

Gilliam said. “The restaurant is fashioned after The Cubie

Point Officers Club in the Republic of the Philippines and it was replicated here. You can have lunch, grab a cocktail or have a quick snack.”

The National Naval Aviation Museum has something for everyone. It’s exceptionally special to the former or current naval officers who bring their families to the museum.

“What we really captured my interest was the family nature of this,” Capt. Gilliam said. “Its very people oriented and you meet some wonderful people from all walks of life in the Navy. At the museum, there’s something for everybody. One family member may have an affiliation and they are ecstatic to share their memories with the rest of their family members. For them to come and show their son and daughter or mother and father is a special thing.”

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BEACH ART

Erik Olson Metal Artist

“My inspiration is to make people happy,” Olson said. “I enjoy designing and putting things together. There’s a lot of metal art out there that’s mainly cut-out flat pieces, but I like to start with larger pieces. I guess I just have an eye for it.”

by Destiny Brown Erik Olson is a second generation metal artist.

He grew up in Pensacola where his father taught art at Pensacola Junior College, currently Pensacola State College.

“I grew up around metal art by helping my dad in his workshop, but I didn’t really get into it until I was 30 and getting married,” Olson said. “I made a metal piece of art for my in-laws. Other people also seemed to like my work, so I continued to do it.”

Soon, Olson was traveling around the country and entering his art in a series of shows. He has kept his homestead in Pensacola, and continues to create his work in this dad’s workshop.

Before he begins his art, Olson travels to a local scrapyard to choose his inventory.

“I pick out a bunch of steel and start putting it together,” Olson said. “I have an eye for lines, so I’ll start a design and start putting objects together until they look cool. Then, I take an oxygen acetylene torch and start cutting and take a seven-inch grinder and grind the steel off of it. I’ll work with it until I like it.

Sometimes I put stuff away and I’ll come back to it.”

Coming back to his work with a fresh start is one of Olson’s favorite things to do.

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“I like putting it away for a long period of time,” Olson said. “When I come back to it, it’s fun again. It’s exciting to pick out where I want to go and build for a show.”

Olson has a variety of themes for his art, but his main focus is coastal art because it is the backbone of the area.

“My inspiration is to make people happy,” Olson said. “I enjoy designing and putting things together.

There’s a lot of metal art out there that’s mainly cutout flat pieces, but I like to start with larger pieces. I guess I just have an eye for it.”

Olson has won many awards and recognitions for his metal art. He has received first place in more than 40 contests. He has also won Best of Show at Foley Art in the Park and in Deerfield Beach, Florida as well as several competitions across the country. He also did a project for the Department of Agriculture with the State of Florida in which he created 100 sturgeon fish for the “Florida Highway Men” collection.

His work is displayed locally at the entrance of Kaiser, Tino’s Fine Art Gallery in Gulf Shores and many homes of patron collectors that have acquired his work throughout the years.

“I began art in the first place to travel and to see things,” Olson said. “It worked out and continues to do so.

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THE OYSTER COOK-OFF & CRAFT BEER

weekend returns

Sample food from award winning chefs and celebrities David Bowie Tribute to healdine Friday Craft Beer Festival

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WORKSHOPS AND FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS WILL FEATURE:

The Hangout Oyster Cook-Off & Craft Beer Weekend returns to Gulf Shores, November 4 & 5. The annual Cook-Off features some of the best restaurants and chefs from the Southeast to celebrate a weekend of food and drink. This year’s event brings an array of acclaimed celebrities and James Beard Award winning chefs to the Gulf Coast where they will be demonstrating recipes and cooking techniques.

The main star is the food itself with over 100 oyster recipes to try and the opportunity to discover a multitude of curated oyster varieties at the North American Raw Oyster Bar. Numerous James Beard Award winners and nominees will be on-hand including chefs Mike Lata, Jason Stanhope, Elliott Moss, David Bancroft, Jesse Houston, Bill Smith, Greg Baker, and Josh Quick. The Chef Demo stage is hosted by Alabama’s very own Food Network Star, Martie Duncan.

For foodies who want more than oysters, many chefs will be showcasing their restaurant’s signature side dish.

A selection of craft cocktails, Bloody Mary’s, Champagne

• Martie Duncan (Food Network) • Mike Lata (James Beard Award Winner, Best Chef Southeast; Iron Chef competitor) • Jason Stanhope (2015 James Beard Award Winner, Best Chef Southeast) • David Bancroft (2016 James Beard Award Semi-finalist, Best Chef South) • Bill Smith (Three-time James Beard Award Winner, America’s Classic Restaurant and Best Chef Southeast) • Annie Pettry (2015 Food & Wine “The People’s Best New Chef” Nominee) • Irv Miller (James Beard House-featured chef and author; Pensacola, FL) • Jim Smith (2011 Great American Seafood Cook-Off Winner; Montgomery, AL) • Jason Rodgers (Oskar Blues Executive Chef; Denver, CO)

COCKTAILS AND CRAFT BEER • Create Your Own Bloody Mary Bar presented by Tito’s Vodka and Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix • Wine and Champagne Lounge presented Kim Crawford Wines & La Marca Prosecco • Over 60 Craft Beers including Oskar Blues started by Alabama native Dale Katechis

FEATURED RESTAURANTS The Cook-Off will feature chefs competing for cash and prizes.

Each restaurant will be serving up Rockefeller, Gulf Coast Cajun and Raw Oysters for everyone to taste.

GULF SHORES NOVEMBER 4 & 5

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and craft beer will be available to wash it all down.

The Cook-Off will also feature the “Best Tasting Tailgate” for fans to watch SEC Football games on big screen TV’s.

One of this year’s highlights is an appearance by country music star Chase Bryant, as well as local favorites Jamell Richardson and The Voice semi-finalist Shelby Brown, performing Saturday afternoon, included with Cook-Off admission.

The weekend begins with Craft Beer Friday, presented by AL.com. Tickets (available at hangoutcookoff.com) include over 50 beers from upwards of 20 craft breweries. Plus, the ultimate tribute to David Bowie by the Wham Bam Bowie Band, performing Bowie’s greatest hits and hidden gems from throughout his career.

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Voted The Best Salon in Baldwin County in 2014

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

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

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

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

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

Now it was my turn, my hair especially in the summer gets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Well worth a visit!

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

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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.

GREEN

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

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

RED

Medium Hazard (light surf and or currents)

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

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

Water Closed to Public Use

Purple means WARNING! A jellyfish or other marine threat.

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

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

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

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(251) 981-GOLF/4653 • 4700 Easy Street (off Canal Road)

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at the beach Officer Scott. Hubbard, Paula Clayton and Brian Ruffer at Coffee with a Cop at Hazel's in Gulf Shores (John Mullen.)

Local songwriters entertain the crowd before the Gulf Coast Songwriter Shootout at The Hot Spot (Michelle Carroll Stancil)

The Gulf Coast Art Alliance Art Market is happening the first Saturday of every month. Be sure to check out the local artists and enjoy the activities!

The Coastal Arts Center's After School Arts Program visual arts class enjoy making pumpkins in The Clay Studio (Jessica Jones)

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Karaoke 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 8 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 6 p.m.

The Office Lounge Tuesday at 6 p.m.

GULF SHORES ByWater Bistro Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

Sassy Bass Every night ORANGE BEACH Ginny Lanes Monday at 6 p.m.

Live Bait Monday at 8 p.m.

PERDIDO KEY Flora-Bama Monday at 6 p.m. *Music will be held at over 30 locations in Baldwin County and Pensacola on Nov. 3 – Nov. 13 for the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival.

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live local music TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 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

Silverhill Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Grayson Capps Colin Linden Sugarcane Jane Colin Lake, Corky Hughes

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 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

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

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3 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, NOVEMBER 9 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, NOVEMBER 4 GULF SHORES LuLu’s TBA Nolan’s Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Adam Holt Nolan’s Adam Holt Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 GULF SHORES LuLu’s TBA Nolan’s Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6 GULF SHORES LuLu’s TBA ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Brent Burns Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 GULF SHORES LuLu’s FBISF Nolan’s Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 GULF SHORES LuLu’s FBISF Nolan’s Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach

Resort John Brust Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Greg Brown ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Brent Burns Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 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, NOVEMBER 16 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, NOVEMBER 17 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, NOVEMBER 18 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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 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 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Greg Brown ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders Silverhill Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Grayson Capps, Will Kimbrough, Bridgette DeMeyer, Phil Madeira Corky Hughes MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Brent Burns Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Coconut Radio 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, NOVEMBER 23 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Justin Yawn 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, NOVEMBER 24 GULF SHORES LuLu’s CLOSED 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, NOVEMBER 25 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, NOVEMBER 26 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

‹FRANK BROWN SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL› SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Greg Brown ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders Silverhill Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm Grayson Capps, Papa Mali, Andrew Duhon, Chris Mule, Corky Hughes MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Brent Burns Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 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, NOVEMBER 30 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Jon Coward 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

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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.

Thursday, Nov. 3 – Saturday, Nov. 5 THE ALABAMA PLEIN AIR ARTISTS’ PAINT OUT Over 50 artists from several states joining Alabama artists in Gulf Shores.

This is an event of the Alabama Plein Air Artists (APAA), hosted by local plein air artist, Craig Reynolds, and sponsored by the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance. What started out as an APAA event has evolved into a gathering of artists from Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Tennessee, all joining Alabama artists for this outdoor paint out. The APAA Paint Out will culminate on November 5 in Waterway Village with a “Quick Draw”.

All artists will be given two hours, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., to complete a painting. The public is invited to watch and all will have an opportunity to purchase these paintings during a “Wet Paint” sale at the conclusion of the “Quick Draw”.

SATURDAY, NOV. 5 GCAA ART MARKET AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE ‹Waterway Village, 225 East 24th Avenue, Gulf Shores›

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

November 5 will be a day packed full of activity in the Waterway Village district of Gulf Shores.

Talented local and regional artists will be displaying their original works of art, including paintings, fabric art, pottery, jewelry, wood and metal arts. Live

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musical entertainment and delicious food will add to the festival atmosphere of the day. Artists have filled the Gallery with beautiful paintings, Christmas ornaments, greeting and note cards, driftwood trees, pottery and hand created jewelry.

The public is invited to attend, enjoy refreshments and register for door prizes to be given all during the day.

Contact the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance for more information about the November 5 Art Market at 251-948-2627, email gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail.com or visit gulfcoastartsalliance.com. The GCAA is a non-profit organization.

FRIDAY, NOV. 4 – SATURDAY, NOV. 5 9TH ANNUAL OYSTER COOK OFF AND CRAFT BEER WEEKEND AT THE HANGOUT ‹The Hangout, 101 E. Beach Blvd. Gulf Shores› Admission is $10 for adults, children 12 and under are free.

Held annually on the white sands of the Alabama coastline in the heart of the Gulf Coast, the first weekend of November, this year’s Oyster Cook-off will bring together celebrity chefs from across the U.S. as well as a long list of well-known Gulf coast restaurateurs. This event is presented

by Alabama Gulf Seafood and hosted

by The Hangout. Beginning at 6 p.m.

Kick off the weekend right and try over 60 beers from more than 25 craft brewers. Live music and a national

act to be announced. Great opportunity to meet the chefs and brewers. Beer tasting tickets are just $40. This is an event for adults. Includes admission, unlimited beer tastings and music all night long.

Sample oysters from dozens of chefs and restaurants from across the country. You’ll have the opportunity to learn from the best with cooking demonstrations and workshops throughout the day. Don’t miss your chance to take part in the oyster shucking contest.

Plus, cheer on contestants during our Bloody Mary Invitational. Tasting tickets are available for purchase to use in exchange for oysters. Pre-sale tasting ticket booklets are $25 for 15 tickets. Tasting tickets do not include admission. Tasting tickets cannot be used to purchase beverages or for purchases at The Hangout Restaurant. Tasting tickets will be $30 for 15 tickets at the event.

PHONE: (251) 948-3030 WEBSITE: www.hangoutcookoff.com FRIDAY, NOV. 11 – SUNDAY, NOV. 13 2016 WORLD FOOD CHAMPIONSHIPS ‹The Wharf in Orange Beach, 4830 Main St. Orange Beach› The World Food Championships is going coastal for the first time and moving the 2016 Ultimate Food Fight to Orange Beach, Alabama. Now celebrating its 5th Anniversary, WFC will be held at The Wharf, a resort destination. This year’s tournament is expected to eclipse 400 teams from 20 countries and 45 states, all vying for a part of the $300,000 prize purse. Final Table contestants at the 2016 World Food Championships will definitely have to bring their “A” game this year. Otherwise, their dishes may get sacked by one of the judges affectionately known as a “Killer B.” Celebrating its 5th Anniversary in Orange Beach, Alabama, the WFC officially announced today that former Alabama great and Miami Dolphin defensive lineman Bob Baumhower will join its celebrity roster of Final Table judges this November. To volunteer at the World Food Championship follow this link, call 251-232-3316 or email Carl Butler. WFC released its plans to conduct the Ultimate Food Fight in Orange Beach, Alabama for at least two more years after its 5th Anniversary this November. Thanks to a multi-year agreement with its host partner, The Wharf — a full-service marina in the heart of Orange Beach — the dates for the next three WFC championships are now set: Nov

6 - 14, 2017 and Nov 5 - 13, 2018 PHONE: (615) 297-6886 WEBSITE: worldfoodchampionships.com SATURDAY, NOV. 26 2016 KAISER REALTY BY WYNDHAM VACATION RENTALS COASTAL HALF MARATHON AND 5K RUN ‹Orange Beach Sportsplex, 4389 William Silvers Parkway Orange Beach› Shed your turkey with us at the beach on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Bring the whole family to enjoy the weekend on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast. From a one mile fun run to a 5k run to a half-marathon run,

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NOV. 3 – NOV. 13 32ND ANNUAL FRANK BROWN INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITERS’ FESTIVAl Locations throughout Baldwin and Escambia Counties The festival is dedicated to the late Frank Brown, who was night watchman at the Flora-Bama for 28 years, and whose moral values, integrity and strength of character still endure. During this ONGOING EVENTS... festival, Grammy Award winning songwriters and the up and coming stars of tomorrow come into OCT. 31 – NOV. 6 the spotlight to perform original songs in multiple 2016 SEC WOMEN’S SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP locations in beautiful Perdido Key and Pensacola, ‹Orange Beach Sportsplex, 4385 William Silvers Florida and Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Pkwy Orange Beach› Festival attendees enjoy an up close and personal Ten ladies teams will compete to be crowned the concert experience and are often able to learn the SEC Women’s Soccer Champions. The battle begins stories behind the songs as told by the original Monday, October 31 and concludes on Sunday, November 6. All games will be played at the Orange author. Venues of all kinds welcome the nearly 200 Beach Sportsplex. Tickets to watch the games will be songwriters that come from around the country and around the world. Whether you are looking for a available at the gate. Adult tickets are $5 per game “listening room” experience, a pleasant dinner and and children (K-12) are $2 per day. Championship music venue, a family friendly musical adventure play is scheduled for Sunday, November 6 at 2 p.m. or a gritty roadhouse, FBISF has a place for you. and will be broadcast live. Don’t miss the action!

Most venues are free to attend; a few charge a PHONE: (205) 458-3000 there is a distance for everyone. Enjoy running on the peaceful, scenic paved trails in the Back Country Trail.

You will enjoy scenery encompassing the Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Stick around for awards and the best post-race party around at the Orange Beach Sportsplex.

PHONE: (615) 460-9927 WEBSITE: www.team-magic.com

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ACTION BECOMES OMES MOTION. SOUND OUND OTION. BECOMES MOTION. SCENES BECOME OME MOTION.

Fathom Events brings the best in one-night and limited-run events, like operas, comedy, Broadway productions, concerts and sports, right to your local movie theater.

LIVE ON SCREEN! LARGE GROUPS, SCHOOLS AND CAMPS ARE WELCOME!

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Free Alabama and Auburn Football Games Biggest Screens in Town!

• 100% digital projection •W Wall to wall screens • Dolby Digital surround sound • 3D capable in 6 theatres • True stadium seating 4 feet between rows • 2 party rooms • Full-Service Concession – pretzels, pizza, hot dogs, cheese sticks, chicken fingers, f unnel cakes, and Monster Nacho's • Matinee pricing day & night for Senior Citizens and Children (all day), Students and Military after 6pm (with valid ID) • Online and Kiosk ticketing ng • Moviegoer rewards club • Gift Cards available

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modest cover at the door. The Southeast Tourism Society named the 2011 Frank Brown International Songwriters’ Festival one of the top 20 events in the Southeast. For more information please visit our website.

PHONE: (850) 492-0611 WEBSITE: www.fbisf.com NOV. 25 – DEC. 31 BELLINGRATH’S ANNUAL MAGIC CHRISTMAS IN LIGHTs ‹12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore Closed December 25› Enjoy one of the most popular holiday events in the Southeast. Stroll through the gardens with more than three million twinkling lights in over 1,000 custom designed set pieces in 14 scenes. Tour the Bellingrath Home decorated in its holiday finery.

Extended hours to 9:00 PM. Photos with Santa on weekends and the week of Christmas. Complete your holiday shopping in the beautiful Bellingrath Gift Shop!

PHONE: (251) 973-2217 WEBSITE: www.bellingrath.org

THROUGH NOV. 15 AFTER SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAM ‹Orange Beach Recreation Center, 4849 South Wilson Blvd Orange Beach› 3:15 – 5:15 p.m. $150 per child Tuesdays: Visual Arts Includes culinary arts, pottery, glass art, fairy gardens, creative writing/poetry, watercolor and acrylic painting. Grades 2nd-6th.

Thursdays: Theatre Arts. Includes costume design, theatrical makeup, dance, improv, and a Halloween skit. Grades 3rd-12th. O.B. Elementary students will walk to the rec center under adult supervision or parents may drop kids off between 3:15-3:30. All supplies and snacks provided. Limited space available per class. For more information or to apply for a scholarship, email Jessica. Visit website for detailed class information, pricing and registration.

PHONE: 251-981-2787 WEBSITE: www.coastalartscenter.com

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

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

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

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on fishin with Phil Dortch

Take a Kid Fishing It’s a known fact that our experiences as a child have a major influence on shaping who we are to become as adults. I remember my mom dropping my friend and me off near a bridge on Mobile Causeway to fish.

We caught a stringer of Bream which would result in our supper. They were cooked crispy so that you could eat bones and tail. None of this experience we would even dare think of allowing our kids to do today. Oh, how times have changed.

As a charter boat captain, some of my most rewarding times is seeing a kid’s eyes light up after catching their first or biggest fish. A simple photo of that experience needs no explanation.

Creating memories is what it’s all about.

A successful trip is essential. Their attention span is usually short, so catching anything quickly is important.

Most any fish will bite shrimp. Make the trip fun so they can’t wait to go with you next time. Fishing is a great opportunity to bond with your family. Take advantage of it and take a kid fishing.

CONTACT INFO: CAPT. PHIL 251-223-3682 OR ISLANDWESTCHARTERS@YAHOO.COM 32 Beachin’ ● November 2016

dining

guide in this issue Featuring Edwin Vega of The Ruby Slipper

- 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 - Ruby Slipper - Driftwood - Ronin

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Aw Wi ar nn d ing Daily Lunch Specials

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Fish River Grill #3

Fish River Grill #2

(Next to Rouses)

(Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59)

251.948.1110

251.952.FISH (3474)

GULF SHORES 1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy.

FOLEY 608 S. McKenzie

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

Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer

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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

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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!

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

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Tacky Jacks Mexican Garbage Nachos Peel & Eat Shrimp

Gator Bites

Crawfish Tails

Crab Claws

Crisp Luau Pork Bites “ Wangs”

Chicken Strips Smoked Tuna Dip

Fried Pickles

Fried Green Tomato Fries

Shrimp PoBoy

Oyster Po Boy

Firecracker Shrimp Po Boy

Crawfish PoBoy

Flaky Fish PoBoy

Chicken PoBoy

Philly Cheese Steak Chicken and Shrimp Wraps Fish Tacos

“Tacky Shrimp” Firecracker Shrimp

Oyster Platter

Ahi Tuna Platter

Shrimp Tacos

Shrimp & Grits

Shrimp & Cheese Grits

Grilled Mahi Mahi Crab Cake Dinner Gulf Grouper Platter

Gulf Grouper Samich

Jacks Half Pound Hand Pattied Burgers

Flaky Fish Platter Shrimp Platter

Grilled Tuna Samich

Shrimp Platters

Royal Reds

Steamed Royal Reds

Fried Seafood Tri o Platter Ribeye Steak Platter Combo Platters

Seafood Salad’ Taco Salad Seared Tuna Salad Jacks House Salad Chicken Tender Salad Seafood Gumbo

Famous Tacky Jacks Farmer’s Omelet Build Your Own Omelet Hash & Eggs

Shrimp Omelet Sunrise Egg Platter

Pork Chop & Egg Platter Breakfast Sandwich Shrimp & Cheese Grits

Breakfast Burritos

Belgian Waffle

French Toast

Wheel House Pancakes

Biscuits & Gravy

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

Steam ‘em up with a ‘lil drawn butter & lemon • Award-Winning Oyster Specialties: • Hot Shucks Cajun • Baked • Alfredo • Rockyfeller • Parmesan • Fiesta 38 Beachin’ ● November 2016

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Visit our website for our current nightly music line up!

Rocco’s Appetizers

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

Papa’s Steamed Specials SERVED WITH GARLIC BREAD AND COLESLAW

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

Papa’s Pizza 10” SMALL

14” LARGE

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

Papa’s 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

Mama’s Italian Specialties

Served With Garlic Bread Fettuccine Alfredo....................$8.95 Seafood Pasta ..............................$13.95 Chicken Alfredo .....................$11.95 Baked Ravioli ...............................$11.95 wShrimp Alfredo ....................$13.95 Manicotti ......................................$11.95 substitute Alfredo Sauce .... $2.00 Lasagna (Papa’s Favorite) .....$12.95 Spaghetti.................................$7.95 Italian Combo Dinner....................$14.75 add Meatballs............................$1.50 add Sausage ............................. $1.50 add Meatballs & Sausage..........$3.00

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.

Papa Delux Pizza................................$10.95.................................................$14.95 (Pepperoni, onions, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms)

Price Buster Pizza..............................$12.95 .................................................$16.96 (Pepperoni, onions, sausage, green peppers, mushrooms, beef, ham, black & green olives)

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

Papa’s Specialty Pizza 10” SMALL

14” LARGE

Flying Tomato......................................$16.95 ...............................................$19.95 (Whole slice tomato, bacon, feta, onion and pesto)

Seafood Primavera Pizza.....................$16.25 ................................................$19.25 (Alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, shrimp, scallops, mushrooms, onions & broccoli)

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

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

Cajun Oysters (Whooee!)

Oysters Alfredo Oysters Fiesta

Artichoke, Sun-dried Tomato................$16.25 ...............................................$19.25 (Artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, onion, feta cheese, mozzarella & pesto)

Vegetarian Style...................................$10.95 ...............................................$14.95 (Mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black & green olives, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese)

10” SMALL

14” LARGE

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

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

★ 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.

* TO GO ORDERS WELCOME *

www.paparocco.com for complete menu details

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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

NEW ORLEANS

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PENSACOLA

ORANGE BEACH

Signature Item

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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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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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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 48 Beachin’ ● November 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.

To see full menu go to www.benedettoexperience.com

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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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Sizzling Grilled Steaks. Char-Grilled Oysters. Wood Fired Pizzas.

Enjoy the fresh flavors of the Gulf Coast.

PANORAMIC Views of Wolf Bay

WATERFRONT Deck with Bar

8,000 Gallon Stingray Tank for Family Fun

MULTIPLE

Big Screen TVs

F R E S H SEAFOOD

&

SUNDAY BRUNCH

LIVE MUSIC EVERY NIGHT Saxophonist Jim Andrews

FREE CUP OF GUMBO with purchase of entree

251.980.8400 ɕ 26189 Canal Road, Orange Beach AL ɕ CaymanGrill.com 50 Beachin’ ● November 2016

Cayman

WOOD ROASTED PIZZAS

MARGHERITA PIZZA Garlic oil, fresh mozzarella, basil, roasted Roma tomatoes g r i l l SAUSAGE & PEPPERS Conecuh sausage, roasted bell 26189 Canal Road Orange Beach, AL 36561 peppers, tomato sauce, mozzarella VEGETARIAN APPETIZERS Garlic oil, bell peppers, red onions, TUNA NAPOLEON mushrooms, asparagus, goat cheese Wasabi slaw, fried wontons, sesame-seared tuna, citrus teriyaki CRUNCHY GOAT CHEESE Almond crust, fig and honey jam, raspberries FRIED GREEN TOMATOES Stacked and layered with fresh mozzarella and topped with crawfish sauce SPICY SHRIMP OR OYSTERS Baked with habanero aioli, Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs

SALADS WOOD GRILLED SALMON & SPINACH Roasted corn, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, garlic herb croutons, sherry bacon vinaigrette CRAB AND AVOCADO Julienned vegetables, mixed greens and mango vinaigrette

FREE CUP OF GUMBO

with the purchase of entree

Sunday Brunch

Savor one of our delicious eggs benedicts or our special island waffles for an exciting twist on Sunday Brunch HOUSE SPECIALTIES

TASSO ENCRUSTED GROUPER Served over Yukon Gold feta mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus topped with shrimp Mornay sauce

BOURBON GLAZED ATLANTIC SALMON Served over brown sugar and orange glazed sweet potato mash and POBOY Oyster, fresh catch of the day, wilted spinach shrimp, crawfish or soft-shell Crab; served BLACKENED 16 OZ RIBEYE on New Orleans French bread Served over oven-roasted red skin potatoes and Parmesan crusted broccoli, BLACKENED MAHI REUBEN topped with oyster and tasso cream Cayman Grill’s version of the original sauce CUBAN Smoked ham, marinated pork, Swiss SHRIMP & GRITS Deep-fried smoked Gouda cheese cheese, mustard and pickles on French grits with a Creole shrimp sauce bread

SANDWICHES

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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 54 Beachin’ ● November 2016

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

The Island’s Only Distinctive Dining With A Gulf View

Where the view is always complimentary as is valet parking!

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

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Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

CoastalArtsCenter.com • 251.981.ARTS (2787) 26389 Canal Rd. • Orange Beach, AL 36561

Make—Your—Own Glass

$75

~ Flowers, Ornaments, Paperweights ~ Gift Shop With One-of-a-Kind Glass Artwork

Wheel-Throwing $65/hr Hand-building $50/hr Pick-n-Paint $20-$25 Artist’s original clay pottery for sale.

ARTS CENTER HOURS Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm

Call for appointment * Prices subject to change

OUR NEW WATERFRONT FINE ARTS GALLERY OPENING EARLY 2017!

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