Eating • Exploring • Fun • Services • Shopping April 2015
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Your guide to life on the Alabama Gulf Coast
Diving the LuLu
Explore a sunken ship Concerts at The Wharf Jimmy Buffett, John Fogerty, Florida-Georgia Line and more
Interstate Mullet Toss Join the summer fun
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Watersports on the Gulf Coast
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a letter from the A specialty publication of Gulf Coast Newspapers publisher Sudie Gambrell sgambrell@gulfcoastnewspapers.com
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Hello there. Spring and sunshine are finally here, and it’s a great time to be at the beach. Some of the events the Island is famous for are finally getting closer on the calendar. The Mullet Toss at Flora-Bama draws in thousands each year to the Gulf Coast, and the concert series at the Wharf kicks off with Jimmy Buffet and a crowd full of parrotheads. If you’re on a mission to get fit, there are plenty of local marathons that invite all runners to come participate, but if you’re wanting to relax just grab a beach chair and head down to any of the beautiful beaches along the coast. There are many new establishments opening at the beach such as the The Hot Spot at The Wharf, and with all of the local music and grub, it’s hard to find time to get bored on this Island.
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Contributing Writers and Photographers Coastal Photography Club, Capt. Phil Dortch and Capt. Mark Robinson Beachin’ magazine is published monthly by Gulf Coast Media, LLC, PO Box 509 - Robertsdale, AL 36567 - 251.947.7712. Distributed free by The Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and at other locations throughout Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Gulf Coast Media accepts no responsibility in the guarantee of goods and services advertised herein.
BEACH ACCESS No fees for beach access; 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. Gulf Shores Second Street Public Beach: Located two blocks west of Highway 59.
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about the cover
Your guide to life on the Alabama Gulf Coast
Diving the LuLu
Explore a sunken ship Concerts at The Wharf Jimmy Buffett, John Fogerty, Florida-Georgia Line and more
Interstate Mullet Toss Join the summer fun
Volume 18, Number 4
Watersports on the Gulf Coast
Our cover photo is by Capt. Mark Robinson
Flora-Bama will hold the 31st Interstate Mullet Toss the last week of April. It is selfproclaimed to be the “greatest beach party on the Gulf Coast.” Find out more on page 17.
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contents Diving the LuLu 6 Explore a sunken ship The Interstate Mullet Toss 17 “Greatest Beach Party on the Gulf Coast” Local duo releases new album 18 Sugarcane Jane Hooked on fishin’ 20 with Phil Dortch Who’s on the Island 22 Lisa Laraway Gulf Coast Watersports 24 Where to find boating, kayaking, etc. What to Do 25 Live at Dave’s 29 Local podcast features local talent 28 Music listings Local bands and shows 32 Summer Concerts at The Wharf Buffett, Fogerty and more 38 Coastal Runs Get fit at these local races Coastal Photography Club 40 Shots with a 50mm lens Beachin’ Churches 41 42 Local Flavors The Hot Spot 43-64 Dining Guide
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DIVING the LuLu By Patricia Wuest ScubaDiving.com Divemasters John Rice and Cheynne Milan are as excited as two Alabama football fans who have just been told that the Crimson Tide has rolled to its 16th national championship. “I was on the first trip we took customers to the LuLu,” Rice says. “I had opening-day jitters. I probably have about 80 dives on her, and there’s always something surprising to see. I can’t wait to dive it today.” “I got to see it right after the day it was put down,” Milan chimes in. “We get to see it grow.” Despite the gray skies, their enthusiasm is contagious. We’re aboard the 46-foot Down Under and have just pulled out from SanRoc Cay Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama. Down Under also puts divers on the Oriskany of Pensacola, Florida. Rice loves that wreck, too, “but I love the LuLu’s
shallow depth and the shorter trip to get to it,” he says of our 90-minute ride. “She’s just a great all-around dive.” With the 888-foot Mighty O in 200 feet of water — the flight deck is at 145 — Alabama dive operators wanted to sink a ship that was less daunting to open-water divers. They got what they hoped for in LuLu, a 271-foot, steel-hulled former coastal freighter originally named Yokamu. Purpose-sunk on May 26, 2013, LuLu sits upright on a 115-foot sand bottom; its picturesque wheelhouse tops out at a rec-diver-friendly 60 feet. “Orange Beach is my home, and I’m proud when I hear divers talk about their experience on LuLu,” says Vince Lucido, president of the Alabama Gulf Coast Reef and Restoration Foundation. The foundation, the state of Alabama, the cities of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, Baldwin County Commissioners and private
investor Mac McAleer were instrumental in raising and donating the $500,000 necessary for successfully sinking the ship 17 nautical miles off Perdido Pass. A sprinkly rain has started, but the seas are calm on the October morning we make our dives. On the ride out, as divers and crew settle into conversations, I ask Rice about the dive profile. “We’ll tie up to the bow,” he says. “On your first dive, you can start inside the cargo hold, but on your second, you’ll want to head to the wheelhouse where there are lots of levels to explore.” Chandra Wright, a former attorney who is now the nature tourism specialist at Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism, is making the dive with us. “Having played a part in sinking the LuLu, she’ll always have a special place in my heart,” Wright tells me. “I walked that ship from bow to stern while she was topside, and
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now I have the privilege of seeing her grow as a dive site with new marine life on each trip. She’s getting tons of snapper of all sorts.” Wright is not just whistling Dixie. After tying up, we drop down and find the wreck smothered in schools of fish. On our way to the wheelhouse, we pop into the cargo hold, which is in about 90 feet of water, and measures 200 feet long and 28 feet deep. We watch a moon jellyfish getting gobbled up by a bunch of young snapper; once the feasting is done, we make our way to the wheelhouse. Each time we glide over the top of the wheelhouse, it’s like finning though a mini baitball. Fish part like a beaded curtain, and then regroup behind us. Snappers galore swirl around us. A sizable number of juvenile tropicals like fairy basslets are hugging the superstructure. You can easily explore both the superstructure and the bow on a single dive, but we’ve spent enough time deeper on the cargo-hold deck that we’re pushing our dive profile. Reluctantly, we leave the fish fest. We stick to Rice’s recommendation and spend the second dive circumnavigating the wheelhouse, which is a delightful mix of structure and fish aquarium. In addition to all the schooling fish, the top deck hosts a village of arrow crabs. I miss the octopus that several divers watch disappear into its lair. The wheelhouse has many levels and places to explore, inside and out, so even with a full boat, you can avoid bunching up. It’s a great place to practice your wideangle underwater photography; make sure your dive buddy poses next to the Alabama-shaped dive flag painted on the back of the wheelhouse. The art is not as bright as it was when LuLu was first put down, but it’s still discernible.
Beyond LuLu
Alabama is home to one of the largest artificial-reef programs in the world, with more than 17,000 reefs covering 1,200 square miles. There are hundreds of barges, army tanks from the Vietnam War era, oil rigs and limestone reef pyramids off its coast.
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A diver explores the wheelhouse of the LuLu.
Typical among the sites visited by Orange Beach dive-charter companies is 3 Mile Barge, named for its location three miles south of Perdido Pass. This inshore artificial reef lies in just 37 feet of water. Although it lacks the drama of LuLu, the barge provides structure for small sea fans. “If you’ve got keen eyesight, you might see a flamingo tongue hiding in the branches,” Chandra Wright says. “There’s an abundance of fish species, from juveniles to adults, so be prepared to spend your surface interval debating your buddy on fish ID.” Indeed, the variety of fish in Alabama waters rivals the Caribbean — amberjack, Atlantic spadefish, queen angelfish, spotted drum, gag grouper and red snapper were among the fish we saw. With 32 miles of gorgeous stretches of white sand and clear waters, and a delightfully fun wreck to explore, Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are poised to become hot spots for Southeast divers. And LuLu is just the beginning: The state plans to establish more nearshore snorkeling opportunities and will sink another ship by 2016. “Though no agreements have been made yet, we’re looking at another vessel now,” says Lucido. Now that we’re ’Bama wreckdiving fans, we can’t wait for it to become reality — and help celebrate its sinking.
A Diving Itinerary Day 1:
Rent tanks from Down Under Dive Shop and make a shore dive on the Perdido Pass Jetties at Alabama Point. After the dive, check in at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Orange Beach (starting at $99 per night, depending on season). Book a 90-minute sunset dolphin cruise with Cetacean Cruises for $15 per person. Then eat dinner at Nolan’s Restaurant & Lounge on Gulf Shores Parkway in Gulf Shores.
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After making a two-tank morning dive on LuLu, plan lunch at the laid-back marina bar and grill Tacky Jack’s. You can’t go wrong when you can get shrimp every way (peel-’em-yourself, firecracker, pickled and in a salad). Just before sunset, dive the Whiskey Wreck, approximately 150 yards from the public beach. Make late-evening dinner reservations at Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina. This is casual, open-air dining with a view of the water or gardens, and the fish tacos rock.
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Eat brunch at the Brick & Spoon restaurant on Canal Road in Orange Beach for inventive Cajun- and Creoleinspired dishes. Then make a relaxing afternoon dive on 3 Mile Barge, or schedule a zip-lining, paddle-boarding or kayaking excursion with Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park.
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Held during the last full weekend in April, the Interstate Mullet Toss at The Flora-Bama has grown to be one of the most renowned events hosted by “America’s last roadhouse.” This year marks the 31st year the Flora-Bama, has hosted the event and the Flora-Bama shows us that the mullet is not just a bad haircut. During the course of the weekend (Thursday through Sunday), 30,000 will people pass through the doors of the Flora-Bama. The actual mullet toss involves tossing one of the fish from a 10-foot circle in Florida across the state line into Alabama. This year’s event will feature local celebrities tossing out a few fish at noon, each day (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). “It costs $15 to throw a mullet,” Jenifer Surface-Ivey, marketing director for the Flora-Bama said. “But you get a T-shirt and over the course of the weekend we give over $20,000 to local charities.” The cost of each fish flung will go to local youth charities, including local school education and prevention program from the Community Drug & Alcohol Council, Inc. (CDAC) which offers programs, community support and collaboration to address drug and alcohol abuse, tobacco, mental health issues and violence both in the home and on our streets. Not everyone has to toss a mullet at the event. The weekend-long beach party will include plenty of activities, great music and awesome food from the Bama. “I always suggest you watch the toss,” Surface-Ivey said. “It’s always very entertaining. We always have live music inside on all of the stages. There is also a bikini contest and a hot body contest that the guys can enter.” The venue will also have drink specials and food specials. “Mostly it’s just beautiful weather so come out and hang out on the beach and it’ll be perfect,” Surface-Ivey said. “Come experience it. It’s a bucket list event.” If you bought a 2015 membership card, it’s good for free admission to the Mullet Toss. For more information, visit Florabama.com.
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“Heartbreak Road” is a fan favorite steaming with Bluegrass spirit and rock ‘n’ roll energy. On the New Orleans-inspired “Louisiana,” Sugarcane Jane break out their ability to “scat” with the best of jazz singers. The Cason-penned “Not Just Another Truck Song” is a tongue-in-cheek number showcasing the band’s humorous side. The album closes with the inspiring gospel-tinged “Glory Bound” (co-written by Anthony and Cason), which was previously recorded by the Oak Ridge Boys. “The release of this album is kind of like watching your baby grow up and move out of the house,” Savana says. “These songs are such a part of us and are the very essence of Sugarcane Jane. We are so excited to see them reach a broader audience.” If you haven’t gotten to know Sugarcane Jane yet, Dirt Road's End is a great way to make their acquaintance. For more information, visit SugarcaneJane.com.
Get the album “Dirt Road’s End” can be preordered on SugarcaneJane. com for $15. It will be available everywhere April 28. The duo also has their other albums for sale on their website along with previews of some of their songs.
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on fishin’ with Phil Dortch Weather is always a determining factor whether or not you can fish. So what do you do on those not-so-good weather days? There are several options such as boat or trailer maintenance, getting tackle ready, watching fishing videos or a host of other time-killing activities. A better option is to drag out the kayak. There are many advantages to fishing out of a kayak. Stealth for instance. Slipping up on any targeted prey, whether hunting or fishing, is vital for success. Try easing up on a school of feeding specks with your 200 HP engine on a 22-foot boat in three-foot deep water. Then drop an anchor with a 20-foot chain or slip in totally undetected, cast your favorite bait and start putting fish in the boat before they even know you are there. That’s kayak fishing. Who needs a boat ramp? The beach, a grassy bank or a friend’s backyard on the water is sufficient. A kayak enables you to fish places you would never dream of getting your boat. This opens up another world. What about operating cost? How about zero vs. three mpg at $4 a gallon, yearly maintenance costing between $700-$1,000 or more, replacing tires, keeping lights working, insurance and on and on. And best of all, your spouse loves it when you save money, yet you still get to fish. There are a variety of styles and brands of kayaks to choose from, too many to mention in a short article. Go to your local kayak dealer to shop, research the topic on Youtube, or find a friend and pick his brain. Do I want a paddle kind or a pedal kind? Your preference. Both will work. I personally have a 12-foot Hobie Outback which uses a Mirage drive (foot pedal for propulsion) instead of paddles. This allows hands free fishing except for occasionally putting your hand on the handle to move the rudder. I also use a dolly made to fit the Hobie to pull it to the launch site from my trailer. When choosing a kayak, the paddle type will be far less expensive if that is an issue. You can spend $200 up to several thousand, depending of what you want. YouTube is an excellent way to learn how to rig your boat for fishing. Most anything on your big boat can be adapted to your kayak except in a smaller version. Rod holders are important and brackets can easily be installed if they are not already supplied. An anchor system is also handy. Some have a pulley system on the side allowing the anchor to be put out in the front or rear of the boat which will position the kayak better in windy conditions. An anchor option is a simple aluminum rod about 6-foot long pushed thru a scupper hole in the kayak floor. This serves as a poor man’s power pole. Another excellent feature is a fish/depth finder. Once again, Youtube will give you a variety of ideas. I have a color unit mounted on a swivel located arm’s reach from my rudder handle. I used marine goop to glue the transducer to the floor and put the small battery in a waterproof plastic utility field box. I attached a cigarette lighter type plug to the box with the other end on the power cord which makes the battery por-
table for charging it in the house. Keep the weight of your kayak in mind when rigging along with how you will transport the boat. My Outback weighs about 70 lbs. empty vs. a Hobie ProAngler 14-foot weighing about 130 pounds, a little heavy to put on your car by yourself. Some kayaks are set up for fishing, providing holes for rods and tackle storage. I shopped the Internet for a more comfortable seat and liked the 2bmotion.com site. The seat was adjustable and provided lots of tackle storage. Any bait you choose depending on your targeted fish can be used in the kayak, just like your big boat. My favorite bait and with the most success has been using two rods, trolling a MirroLure. They come in a variety of sizes, colors, sinking or floating. So far, we have caught bull reds, specks, catfish, bream, large mouth bass, skipjacks and Spanish mackerel. You won’t believe the excitement when you hook a 30-inch bull red on light tackle and get pulled around the lake. Pick an ice chest that will fit behind your seat. Remember, secure everything so that when you accidentally turn over, they won’t get lost. With that being said, always wear your lifejacket. Now that I have purchased my kayak and have it all rigged out to fish, how do I get it to the water and where do I go? First let’s look at transporting options. Choose from car racks (weight being an issue), bed of a pickup truck (may need an extension mounted to your trailer hitch), or a trailer. I chose the trailer. Harbor Freight has a “trailer in a box” that you can assemble yourself. It comes complete with tires. Spare tire not included. I added treated two-by-fours mounted from side to side thus allowing me to carry two kayaks at a time on a four-by-eight trailer. Strap the kayak down with tie-down straps. I’ve pulled mine from Alabama to Mississippi with no trouble at all. Baldwin County has provided several launch sites for kayaks and canoes. Graham Creek has a really nice one. Another is off County Road 20 toward Elberta. Little Lagoon offers a launch site off Fort Morgan Road (Highway 180) in Gulf Shores. Other good areas are Fish River, Magnolia River, Noltie Creek, Fort Morgan, Dixie Bar (be careful if you have an outgoing tide ... may wind up in Cancun). Shelby Lake in Gulf State Park has been really good. The Internet shows maps of kayak/canoe trails all over Alabama. It’s a great sport with little effort or expense to keep you busy on rainy, windy, cold day. Remember, take a kid fishing, obey the rules and get home safe. Any day on the water is fun and catching fish is always a bonus. 251-223-3682 islandwestcharters@yahoo.com www.islandwestcharters.com
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Albert Einstein once said, “The most destruction to the area, inbeautiful thing we can experience is the cluding her home which mysterious. It is the source of all true art was destroyed. MARK and science. He to whom this emotion is a As the hurricane passed stranger, who no longer pauses to wonder, and the enormity of the ROBINSON and stand in rapt awe, is as good as dead.” devastation set in, back in New Orleans Lisa Laraway came to us from New Orshe and a few friends formed a nonprofit leans filled with anticipation, excitement organization called The Beacon of Hope. and dreams. It was in New Orleans, “Land They started cleaning up where needed, of Dreams,” where she attended Catholic and took charge of working volunteers. schools for 16 years. She has four brothers New Orleans City Park had an enorand three stepsisters and most of her fammous amount of damage and city officials ily still lives in New Orleans. were looking for someone to help with While at Dominican High School, she their mess. They had heard about the work got a job working with Hilton Hotel in food Lisa was doing and offered her a job as a and beverage on weekends and nights afproject manager to assist with the recovLisa Laraway ter school. After high school, she attended ery of City Park, which had $43 million in LSU but continued to work with Hilton damage. hotels. After completing her first year, she decided to take During a period of four years she worked with 30,000 vola year off to go live in New York City to just experience life, unteers, and raised more than $1 million in donations for and to see “what was out there.” the volunteer projects. She was promoted after the second She returned to Baton Rouge at the end of the year and year to director, and one of her responsibilities was the comwent back to LSU. Not looking for a handout, she also re- plete renovation and rebuilding of the old Carousel Gardens turned to work part time at the Hilton. Part time meant 40 Amusement Park from the ground up. hours a week in order to pay for her college, transportation, While at City Park the stress of life the last several years apartment and any and all of her other needs. caused her and her husband to part ways. She is now enAfter a couple years of school, she was still not sure what gaged and very happy with her fiancé who is a strength and field of study she would pursue. Hilton offered her a position conditioning coach working with football and various other with them in Washington, D.C., two blocks from the White sports. Looking for a change of venue, a position opened up House, and she jumped at it. She stayed in Washington for as the southwest district superintendent for Alabama State six years and moved from the area of food and beverage to Parks, which included Gulf State Park. Lisa applied, and was front office operations then sales, catering and convention hired in April 2012. services. Her fiancé’, who is originally from Alabama, also had a She was in charge of special events for President Reagan, chance to move this way, and did. The position also required who was in office at the time. She had a security clearance that the superintendent manage park law enforcement. Lisa which allowed her to be responsible for various functions for went to the Police Academy as part of her training and is heads of state that were given at the White House. now a state law enforcement officer for the Department of After six years in Washington, she returned to Louisiana Conservation and Natural Resources where all park rangers and completed her undergraduate degree at Loyola Universi- are law enforcement officials. ty. Restarting school, she decided to follow a longtime dream At Gulf State Park, their rangers also work as facility manof becoming a large animal medicine vet and she graduated agers including the pier, campground, pavilion, picnic area with a degree in pre-veterinary medicine/biochemistry. and trails. There are five other parks in Lisa’s (southwest) disWhile in school, she worked as a vet tech, and volun- trict which include Meaher, Frank Jackson, Florala, Bladon teered at Audubon Zoo where she learned to work as a sea Springs and Chickasaw. lion trainer. One of her favorite people is Patti Hall, curator of the zoo While in school, she met a gentleman and they were mar- whom, like herself, doesn’t know the term, “it can’t be done.” ried. Lisa had just gotten her undergrad degree and was try- Lisa was appointed to the board of directors and is very exing to decide if she wanted to continue to vet school or work cited for the opportunity. She truly admires the previous diat the zoo when her husband at the time was transferred to rector, Hugh Branyon, and says he’s an icon. She says she has Atlanta. They settled on Lake Lanier Island. Unfortunately, big shoes to fill, and believes she can do it. the Atlanta zoo was a two-hour commute, so she went back She’s been nominated to be in the Sirens Mardi Gras to work at Lake Lanier Island Resort. group and she’s planning some big events in the park for this Finally, she was able to transfer back to New Orleans new year. On her email she quotes, “Life is not about waiting when a position as a trainer opened up at the zoo. She did for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the shows for the public with birds of prey and also worked with rain.” more than 300 children training them to be Junior Keepers. How fortunate Gulf Shores is to have her on the Island, Her job ended the day Hurricane Katrina hit the zoo, and and how lucky am I to be able to call Lisa my friend. the entire city shut down. Only essential positions at the zoo were kept. As we all know, the hurricane brought massive
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Anthony Jones ... Well Worth A Visit! Voted The Best Salon in Baldwin County in 2014
It was a beau�ful summer morning when we le� Fairhope, low humidity and not a cloud in the sky. We were on our way down to Orange Beach to check out a business that many of our friends have told us about, this Englishman who had opened a Hair Salon on the beach with his daughter Emma. My hair is very important to me and ge�ng a good haircut is a must, and that is what Anthony Jones is known for and excellent hair color to boot. We have both been very dissa�sfied with the last few a�empts on designing our hair to suit our lifestyles; most of the so called stylists did not take into considera�on our age or understand that we both want to look great without a lot of fuss and bother. The traffic was a bit heavy due to the summer visitors, but we arrived on �me to this charming yellow and white beach house on the beach road with a fabulous view of the Gulf of Mexico. We were greeted warmly by Anthony and Emma and they ask us if we would like a cold drink or a glass of wine before he started making us beau�ful. Pam, my friend, went first since I was a li�le chicken a�er the last experiences. Anthony directed her to a styling chair and went on to explain the ten most important rules in designing a custom hairstyle to suit her. He first looked at her face shape and explained that there are five face shapes out there and told her her face shape was oval. The next was bone structure and head shape, a�er that was the type of her hair, the texture of her hair, then what sort of condi�on her hair was in, followed by the way the hair grows out of the head, plus cow licks, then her likes and dislikes and fashion. Wow! What a lot of things to get right. So then Emma started with a relaxing shampoo and deep condi�oning, then for the next 30 minutes Anthony’s hands were a sea of mo�on, lastly a quick blow dry with hardly any fuss and presto she was finished! She was so happy and she could not believe the difference in her hair.
Now it was my turn, my hair especially in the summer gets 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-the-counter 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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Orange Beach Parasail Orange Beach, 251-981-8359
Skull Harbor Jet Skis Orange Beach, 251-981-4127
Orange Beach Watersports Orange Beach, 251-981-2527
Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park Gulf Shores, 877-947-8434 or 251-948-9494
Flora-Bama Watersports Orange Beach, 251-980-5222
PARASAILING
Chute for the Skye Parasail Tacky Jacks in Orange Beach and Out Cast Charter Docks in Orange Beach, 251-979-2475, ChuteSkyeParasail.com ABC Parasailing at Outcast Charter Docks Orange Beach, 251-981-9080 Perdido Key Parasail Gulf Shores, 251-948-7433 Skull Harbor Parasail Orange Beach, 251-981-4127 Pleasure Island Parasail 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, 251-946-9000 Gulf Shores 251-747-3613 The Beach Club, 251-747-3613 The Pink Pony Pub, 251-946-9000 Behind Bahama Bob’s, 251-923-9636 San Roc Cay Marina, 251-974-5FLY (5359) Blue Reef Watersports Parasail Orange Beach, 251-504-7411 Happy Harbor Orange Beach, 251-981-6111 Perdido Key, 251-981-6111 Oyster Bay, 251-968-7492 Ike’s Beach Service Gulf Shores, 251-948-5737
FLY BOARDING
Flyboard Bama 26189 Canal Road, Orange Beach, 855-525-8837, FlyboardBama.com
JET SKIS
Flora-Bama Watersports Orange Beach, 251-980-5222 Orange Beach Watersports Orange Beach, 251-981-2527
Orange Beach Flyboard 5749 Bay La Launch Ave., Orange Beach, 251-223-6607, OrangeBeachFlyboarding.com
Ike’s Beach Servce Gulf Shores, 251-948-5737
Blue Reef Watersports Parasail Orange Beach, 251-504-7411
Boggy Point Boat Launch Free · 28212 Marina Road, Orange Beach Bon Secour Launch Free · 17309 River Road, Bon Secour, 251-949-6658 Bon Secour Launch at Billy's Seafood $5 · 16780 River Road, Bon Secour, 251-949-6288 Canal Park Boat Ramp Free · 200 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores
Happy Harbor Orange Beach, 251-981-6111 Perdido Key, 251-981-6111 Oyster Bay, 251-968-7492 Pleasure Island Parasail 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, 251-946-9000 Gulf Shores 251-747-3613 The Beach Club, 251-747-3613 The Pink Pony Pub, 251-946-9000 Behind Bahama Bob’s, 251-923-9636 San Roc Cay Marina, 251-974-5FLY (5359)
BOAT LAUNCHES
Cotton Bayou Launch Free · 25808 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach
PADDLE BOATS AND KAYAKS
Five Rivers Outfitters Rentals Spanish Fort, 251-259-8531 Go Go Kayaks boat Gulf Shores, 251-540-7529 Paddled by You Kayak Rentals Orange Beach, 251-752-9250 Perdido Paddle Board Co. Perdido Key, 251-597-7736
Fort Morgan Barge Launch $2 · 53 Dixie Graves Parkway, Gulf Shores, 251-540-2628 Josephine Park Free · Josephine Drive, Josephine Lagoon Park Launch Free · Fort Morgan Road, Gulf Shores The Pines Boat Launch Free · 7950 Dixie Graves Parkway, Gulf Shores
parasailing photo by chute for the sky parasail; jet ski photo by jeane carlson; flyboarding courtesy of orange beachi flyboard; canoe courtesy dcnr
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Tacky Jacks, Wednesday at 6 p.m. Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar, Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Bingo
host a wine dinner, highlighting wines from a variety of locations. The evenings consist of four food courses, each paired with a selected wine from a specific region. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling 251-224-3600. For wine dinner accommodation packages, call 888-260-7263.
Foley
Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5
Gulf Shores
The Wharf in Orange Beach Take your Easter pictures with the Easter Bunny at The Wharf. Make memories that will last a lifetime. Call at 251-224-1000 or visit alwharf.com.
American Legion Post 99, Wednesday at 10 a.m. Tanger Outlet Food Court, Tuesday at 9 a.m. American Legion Post 44, Monday at 6 p.m.
Perdido Key
Flora-Bama, Monday through Friday 1 – 4 p.m.
Orange Beach
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar, Monday at 7 p.m.
Poker Gulf Shores
The Hangout, Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Orange Beach
Happy Harbor Marina Road, Monday through Friday, noon – 3 p.m.
Dances foley
Foley Senior Center line dancing, Wednesdays at noon and 1 p.m. Foley Senior Center square dancing, Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Foley Senior Center evening dance, first and third Sundays at 7 p.m. Foley Senior Center ballroom dance lessons, Tuesdays at 3:15 p.m.
Orange Beach
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar line dance lessons, Tuesdays at 8 p.m.
Friday, April 3
Coast’s Wine Dinners at The Beach Club
The Beach Club, 925 Beach Club Trail, Gulf Shores 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. $45 per person The Beach Club in Gulf Shores is bringing fine wines from around the world to the Gulf Coast with its ever popular Coast’s Wine Dinners. Travel the globe as award-winning Chef Brody Olive prepares a delectable four-course meal designed to complement the evening’s featured wines. You will have the opportunity to sample and learn about notable wines from around the world and how they should be paired with your food. On the first Friday evening of each month they will
Pictures with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, April 4
Easter Egg Hunt
The Marina Lawn at The Wharf in Orange Beach 11 a.m. Bring the whole family for The Wharf’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Kids will enjoy bouncy houses, live music, giant color sheets and more. Stay around after the hunt for Pictures with the Easter Bunny. Call 251-224-1000 or visit alwharf.com.
Waterway Village Art Market
Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Waterway Village Art Market is presented by the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance, in partnership with the City of Gulf Shores. The Art Market is now being held in Waterway Village, across from the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery. Local and regional artists will be displaying for sale their original works of art, which will include paintings in oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolor and mixed media. Visitors can also expect to see original pottery, jewelry, wood, metal and textile art. This family friendly event will also feature live musical entertainment, children’s hands-on art activities and concessions. Call at 251-948-2627 or visit GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com.
Sunday, April 5
Easter Sunrise Service
Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. As the sun rises over Bellingrath Gardens and Home on Easter Sunday, guests are invited to come and enjoy a special Sunrise Service with friends and family on Live Oak Plaza. The service will begin at 6:30 a.m. and is open to everyone in the community. Continental breakfast available after the service. Call at 251-973-2217 or visit Bellingrath.org. Continued on page 26
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LuLu’s Easter Egg Hunt
LuLu’s, 200 E. 25th Ave., Gulf Shores 2 p.m. Come meet the Easter Bunny and have fun looking for Easter Eggs filled with surprises on LuLu’s Beach. Easter Egg Hunt is separated by ages for fair hunting for all.
monday, April 6
Free Fishing Clinic
Flora-Bama Yacht Club 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. The free fishing clinic with the Anglers Anonymous Fishing Team is scheduled at the Flora-Bama Yacht Club. Kayak, paddle and surf fishing are the topics, and local captains Paul Redman, Jeremy Cox and JD Cox of The Anglers Anonymous Fishing Team will lead the seminar. Guest speakers will be Chris Vecsey, Linda Cavitt and Ernie Cavitt. The monthly Anglers Anonymous clinics include giveaways, a charity auction and prize drawings. Junior and female anglers are welcome. Future clinic topics include bottom and king mackerel fishing on May 4 and offshore trolling, dredge and live bait fishing on June 1. Call 850-390-6156, email aafishingclinics@yahoo.com or visit AAFishingClincs.com.
wednesday, April 8 and thursday, april 9
Kayak Guided Trip
$150 for 1 person, $250 for 2 people (3-hr trip); all equipment included (kayak, paddle, PFD, bait & tackle, rod/ reel); you must purchase an Alabama saltwater fishing license prior to trip. This is considered a guided trip, and not a class. Kayak fishing allows you to access areas that boats cannot get to, making the conditions perfect for catching fish. These excursions are scheduled around optimal tides, and launch locations will vary. Must be 15 yrs or older and must have experience paddling, otherwise enroll in our “kayak fishing class” first fishing cleaning is provided, but bring a cooler if you wish you keep your catch. You will be notified of the launch site the day before trip and given directions if needed (the launch site will be located within the Orange Beach city limits) in case of inclement weather, the instructor will contact you to reschedule or issue a refund call 251-424-5909 to make reservations or pay via PayPal at WindAndWaterLearning.com.
Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11
2015 South Alabama Invitational Track
and Field Meet
Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium, Gulf Shores Field events start at 4 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. on Saturday and running events begin at 11:30 a.m. The University of South Alabama will be hosting a collegiate and high school track and field meet at the Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex. Call 251-753-4316.
Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12
2015 Orange Beach Cheer and Dance Nationals
Orange Beach Conference Center at The Wharf, 4671 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach Grab your pom poms and come cheer for young athletes at the Deep South Cheer and Dance Individual and Stunt Group Championship. Awards and scholarships will be given out to The Deep South Grand Champions. Call 601-605-1055 or visit DeepSouthSpirit.com.
Saturday, April 11 – Sunday, April 12
2015 USSSA Global Sports Baseball Sandlot Spring Lead off Super NIT Tournament
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Foley sportsplexes The bases are loaded, it’s time to play ball. Sign up today to play USSSA baseball in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. There’s no better place to participate in this Super NIT and qualify for the Global World Series events taking place this summer. Call 256-651-1686 or visit AlabamaUSSSA.org.
Wednesday, April 15
Larry E. Powell Memorial Golf Classic
Meyer Vacation Rentals, 20 Peninsula Blvd., Gulf Shores 12 – 6 p.m. All proceeds for the annual Larry E. Powell Memorial Golf Classic benefit the American Cancer Society. Hit a few range balls before the 1 p.m. shotgun start for an afternoon of fun that includes a putting contest, hole-in-one and other creative contests. After play head to the clubhouse to enjoy a delicious cook-out, entertainment, awards and raffles. Do it all for a great cause. Call for details regarding sponsorships and golf tournament entry fee. Call 251-968-2930 or visit MeyerRE.com.
Thursday, April 16
Culinary Workshop – Fruit Bouquets
OB Community Rec Center 3:15 – 5:15 p.m. $30 plus $5 transportation from GSE. OBE students will walk with adult supervision.
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2015 USTA Alabama Invitational
The Beach Club, Peninsula and City Tennis Facilities USTA Tennis action at the beach. Sign up or make plans to watch your favorite tennis teams. Call 251-974-2468 or visit AlabamaTA.USTA.com.
Saturday, April 18
2015 South USA Grappling Alabama State Championship Orange Beach Event Center, at The Wharf 4671 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach Come out to support your favorite athlete as they takedown opponents in the Alabama State Championship. Call 985-789-6939 or visit BJJHome.com.
Waterway Village Zydeco and Crawfish Festival and 5K Run
Waterway Village in Gulf Shores, under the Intracoastal Bridge (North and South Side) 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Free to the public. 5K Run/Walk early bird until March 8th $20, day of registration $30 The Waterway Village Zydeco and Crawfish Festival boils up a beaucoup (Cajun for a lot) of fun. Sink your teeth into some hot, juicy, lip-smacking crawfish while dancing to the infectious rhythms of some of the best Zydeco bands from around the South. There will be crawfish races, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities and even an authentic 80-foot shrimp boat on hand offering nonstop fun for all ages. After the 5K race, stay for free beer and refreshments. Part of the proceeds from this race go to a local animal rescue, Furrever Homes. For more race information email Harley Sports at HarleySports.com. The pots will begin boiling at 10 a.m. and we’ll Laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll) all day long with Zydeco sounds grooving until 6 p.m. Call 251-968-1172.
Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, April 19
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at the beach Continued from page 23 Orange Beach Sportsplex, 4389 WIlliam Silvers Parkway, Orange Beach USSSA Fastpitch Softball comes to Orange Beach this spring. Great teams, awesome fields, family-friendly accommodations and more. Register your team today and enjoy baseball and the beach. Call 251-605-1209.
saturday, April 25
Bama Coast Cruise
The Wharf, Orange Beach 9 a.m. Free to the public. Come and see the beautiful cars on display at The Wharf, enjoy a day of shopping and dine at one of The Wharf’s several delicious restaurants. Parking is free and plentiful. Visit alwharf.com.
Ongoing Events Saturdays and Sundays through April 4
Wales West Cottontail Express
Wales West Light Railway, 13670 Smiley Street, Silverhill 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $15 per person, plus tax; 2 and under free. Group rates available by reservation. All aboard the Cottontail Express at Wales West. Enjoy a real Steam train ride to the Bunny Hutch, get pictures with the Easter Bunny, have an Easter Egg Hunt (tote provided), and craft your own Bunny Ears. Back at the Train Station enjoy free refreshments, a miniature train ride, bounce house and the bunny wagon ride. Also available are a petting zoo, pony ride, and peep cannon for a slight fee. Enjoy the café and gift shop available in the train station. Call 1-888-569-5337 or visit WalesWest.com. MondayS – Wednesdays
Painting in Pastel with Tommy Vogel
Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Gallery, 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Individual classes are $35, children and students $25 and groups of 3 or more, $25 each. Tommy Vogel will be teaching classes in pastel each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Tommy provides all materials and students complete a painting each class. Call 251-948-2627 or visit GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com.
Thursdays
Sunset Festival
The Wharf, Orange Beach Multiple bands, street performers, spectra light show, drink specials and family fun for all. Visit alwharf.com. Saturdays
Saturday Morning Road Bike Ride
Infinity Bicycles, 4575 Orange Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach 8 – 10 a.m. A 24 – 35 mile ride in and around Orange Beach. The ride usually averages 17 mph. Visit Infinity-Bicycles.com.
Gulf Coast Farmers Market 20733 Miflin Road, Foley 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Local podcast features tunes from Gulf Coast talent By Destiny Brown dbrown@gulfcoastnewspapers.com One wouldn’t guess that some of the most talented singers and songwriters on the Gulf Coast are being summoned to a house on the bay to record a live podcast. But each week, a new musician is sitting in front of the mic, surrounded by studio equipment and recording from Live at Dave’s. The idea began with the admiration of local talent. “After listening to a number of podcasts, Ben Jerkins, a member of our crew, thought it would be fun to record the great variety of musical talent on the Gulf Coast,” Johnny Mullen, crew member for Live at Dave’s said. “As the idea started to take shape, we decided on a weekly format and we’ve been at it since.” Most of the crew members are musicians themselves. The name “Live at Dave’s” began with many nights of open jams at Dave McDonald’s house. “Many of the crew are musicians and would play together in Dave and Cindy’s living room,” Mullen said. “Dave would record us with his phone and call it ‘Live at Dave’s.’ The name carried over to this project.” Each week, a different local artist takes the “stage” at Live at Dave’s. The podcasts are released on Mondays via soundcloud.com and showcase musicians from around the Gulf
Coast. The artists are asked to perform three to five songs with interviews between songs. “The first few artists were chosen because they were close friends of the Live at Dave’s family,” Mullen said. “Recently, artists have been asking to perform which has made the process much easier.” The crew consists of Henry Bateman, Dave and Cindy McDonald, Ben Jerkins, Beth Childs, Jackie “Ho” Cole, Johnny Mullen and Hundred Dollar Car (the house band). “Mobilizing is the next big step we have planned,” Mullen said. “To make that happen we need to upgrade our equipment. Sponsorships could really help fast-forward our efforts to record from anywhere.” To find out more about Live at Dave’s and to hear the local music recorded, visit Live at Dave’s on Facebook or soundcloud.com/live-at-dave’s.
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LIVE LOCAL MUSIC
Looking for some live music? The Gulf Coast has plenty 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.
Karaoke
Happy Harbor on the Line Wednesday at 6 p.m.
American Legion Post 99 Friday at 7 p.m. Good Time Charlie’s Tuesday at 10 p.m. The Office Lounge Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Open Mic
Foley
Ft. Morgan
Tacky Jacks Thursday and Saturday at 9 p.m.
Gulf Shores
Behind The Pines Wednesday at 8 p.m. Mud Bugs Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. Pink Pony Pub nightly at 9 p.m. Tacky Jacks Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
Orange Beach
Island Time Daiquiri Bar Wednesday at 8 p.m. Tacky Jacks Thursday at 6 p.m. Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Undertow Wednesday – Friday at 9:30 p.m.
Perdido Key
Foley
photo courtesy of the wharf
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will play at the Amphitheater at The Wharf April 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets are sold out but keep an eye out for giveaways.
Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
Orange Beach
Compleat Angler Destiny Brown Thursday, April 2
American Legion Post 99 Sunday at 6 p.m The Office Lounge Tuesday at 6 p.m.
Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores
Orange Beach
Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
Orange Beach
Happy Harbor the Mothership Wednesday at 6 p.m. Island Time Daiquiri Bar Tuesday with Brittany Bell at 9 p.m. Pleasure Island Tiki Bar Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Perdido Key
Flora-Bama Monday at 6 p.m.
live music
wednesday, april 1
Gulf Shores
The Hangout DJ Sremba LuLu’s Nikki Talley
The Hangout Adam Holt LuLu’s Nikki Talley Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen
American Legion Post 99 Robert Broom
Gulf Shores
Bill’s by the Beach DJ Mental Extract LuLu’s Kyle and Karl Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Tacky Jacks Tommy Morse
Orange Beach
Baumhowers Destiny Brown Tacky Jacks Damien Lamb
Tacky Jacks Cornbred Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Mario Mena Band
Friday, April 3
Sunday, April 5
Gulf Shores
Bill’s by the Beach Lisa Zanghi LuLu’s Sugarcane Jane Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Tacky Jacks Charlie Wilson and Mel Knapp Duo
Orange Beach
Tacky Jacks Bud Smith Duo Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Mario Mena Band Saturday, April 4
Foley
Gulf Shores
Bill’s by the Beach Mental Extract Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Tacky Jacks Bean Soup
Orange Beach
Cobalt Coffee, Black Tacky Jacks John and Melissa Joiner Monday, April 6
Gulf Shores
LuLu’s Brent Burns Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
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LuLu’s Jon Cowart Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
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Cobalt Coffee, Black Compleat Angler Destiny Brown
Cobalt Coffee, Black Tacky Jacks John and Melissa Joiner
Monday, April 13 Monday, April 20
Tuesday, April 14
LuLu’s Brent Burns Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Tuesday, April 21
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Compleat Angler Destiny Brown
LuLu’s Albert Simpson Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
Thursday, April 9
Gulf Shores
The Hangout Redfield / DJ Ellux Furor LuLu’s Webb Dalton Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
Orange Beach
LuLu’s Brent Burns Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
Gulf Shores
LuLu’s Ronnie Presley Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
Wednesday, April 15
Wednesday, April 22
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Orange Beach
Thursday, April 16
Thursday, April 23
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Bill’s by the Beach Ben Tuberville LuLu’s JERI Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Baumhower’s Destiny Brown Friday, April 10
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Bill’s by the Beach Charlie Wilson and Mel Knapp LuLu’s Adam Holt Meyer Park Uncle Lucius Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Tacky Jacks Johnny Barbato
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Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Grand Central Saturday, April 11
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Bill’s by the Beach Barstool Surfers / DJ Mental Extract LuLu’s Albert Simpson Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Tacky Jacks Soulfood Junkies
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Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Grand Central Sunday, April 12
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Bill’s by the Beach DJ Mental Extract LuLu’s Cadillac Attack Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Pink Pony Pub The Whyte Capps Duo
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Bill’s by the Beach Charlie Wilson The Hangout Adam Holt LuLu’s Alvarado Road Show Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen
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LuLu’s Webb Dalton Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
Bill’s by the Beach Ben Tuberville The Hangout Adam Holt LuLu’s Lee Yankie Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen
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LuLu’s Brent Burns Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
Baumhowers Destiny Brown Tacky Jacks Damien Lamb
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Bill’s by the Beach Barstool Surfers LuLu’s Alvarado Road Show Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Tacky Jacks The Whyte Capps
Josephine Pirates Cove Grayson Capps
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Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Strickly Isbell Saturday, April 18
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Bill’s by the Beach DJ Mental Extract LuLu’s Kyle and Karl Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Tacky Jacks Adam Doleac
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Tacky Jacks Adam Holt Duo Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Ty Bates Sunday, April 19
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Bill’s by the Beach DJ Mental Extract LuLu’s Ronnie Presley Papa Rocco’s Johnny B.
Catch the Barstool Surfers at Bill’s by the Beach on Friday, April 17.
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Bill’s by the Beach Charlie Wilson and Mel Knapp LuLu’s Adam Holt Meyer Park The Mulligan Brothers Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen Tacky Jacks Tommy Morse
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Amphitheater at The Wharf Jimmy Buffet Compleat Angler Destiny Brown Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Jason Justice and The Hung Jury Saturday, April 25
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LuLu’s Sugarcane Jane Papa Rocco’s Johnny B. Tacky Jacks Charlie Wilson
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LuLu’s Jon Cowart Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey Wednesday, April 29
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LuLu’s Jimmy Lumpkin Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey
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Compleat Angler Destiny Brown Thursday, April 30
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The Hangout Adam Holt LuLu’s CoConut Radio Papa Rocco’s Logan and Jen
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Baumhowers Destiny Brown Tacky Jacks Cornbred
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The Hangout Greg Brown Nolan’s Midnight Confessions every Tuesday through Saturday Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi every Monday
The Hot Spot Adam Holt Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar Rhythm Intervention
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LuLu’s Grits N Pieces Papa Rocco’s Johnny B.
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Cobalt Coffee, Black
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Cosmo’s Brittany Bell every Sunday Find live music updates on the Beachin’ Facebook page.
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n John Fogerty announced for May 8 show From combined reports John Fogerty’s highly anticipated worldwide “1969” tour is pleased to announce additional U.S. dates. The tour begins in Memphis on May 2, but will make a stop in Orange Beach at The Amphitheater at The Wharf on Friday, May 8. Tickets are on sale now and range from $31 to $75.50. The tour will continue to the East Coast with stops in North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina before heading south to Florida with shows in St. Augustine, Tampa and West Palm Beach. Fogerty’s “1969” continues throughout May, June and July with a previously announced show at the iconic Hollywood Bowl, scheduled for July 15. Additional summer dates will be announced shortly, with the U.S. portion of the “1969” tour set to conclude in August. Fogerty adds to a stellar spring-summer lineup at The Wharf that includes classic 1970s rockers Boston and Kansas. The groups will play a Friday night show on May 1 will cost between $32 and $92. The blockbuster Jimmy Buffett show is set for April 24 and on Feb. 27 tickets to his show with the Coral Reefer Band sold out in 90 minutes. Tickets were $145.25, $124.50, $104.10 and $62.95. Tickets for Eric Church’s June 12 “The Outsiders World Tour” range from $73.75 to $43.75, plus service charges. The opening act hasn’t been announced yet. Earlier this year it was announced that the Beach Boys and America will play a show at the Amphitheater as well. The beach music icons are coming to The Wharf Amphitheater on Memorial Day weekend and 1970s hitmaking duo America will open the show. That show will be on Saturday, May 23 of the holiday weekend. Tickets are $68 or $28. Shows already announced for The Wharf this year are pop country duo Florida-Georgia Line on Saturday, March 23, and rocking Dave Matthews Band on Tuesday, June 2. Florida-Georgia Line tickets are already on sale and prices are $72 or $41, including convenience fees. The duo also played The Wharf in March of 2014 opening three consecutive nights for Jason Aldean on March 13, 14 and 15. Dave Matthews tickets are now on sale and cost $95 or $84. Matthews last played in Orange Beach at The Wharf in July 2013 and has also played at the Hangout Music Fest in Gulf Shores in 2012.
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John Fogerty will play The Wharf Friday, May 8.
The “1969” world tour began in November with a crosscountry trek of Canada. Seventeen shows in all, many of which sold out, and the crowds were screaming for more. Fogerty’s “1969” tour was named one of the Top 20 Global Concert Tours of 2014 by Pollstar. Praise for Fogerty’s delivery, as well as for his exceptionally talented band, came from the Hamilton Spectator, stating: “… this band that Fogerty is fronting now is probably better than that little four-piece garage band known as Creedence Clearwater Revival.” Fogerty’s music, his lyrics and his voice resounded through an amazing and never duplicated release of three separate albums with Creedence Clearwater Revival (Bayou Country, Green River, and Willy and the Poor Boys). In that year — 1969 — Fogerty gave the nation, even the world, an emotional and intellectual marker forever burned within our collective psyche. Now, in his 69th year, Fogerty is calling us back, to reinvigorate those ties that bind us, with his upcoming “1969” world tour. Fogerty has also been hard at work on his first autobiography, which is now set for release this fall. Check John Fogerty’s website for breaking news, new content and tour information: JohnFogerty.com. For tickets and more information about concerts at The Wharf, visit AmphitheaterAtTheWharf.com.
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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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12th Annual Magnolia Run
The Magnolia Run begins and ends at Jesse's Restaurant. South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, 14770 Oak Street, Magnolia Springs 8 a.m. 5K Run/Walk $20, 1 Mile Fun Run $12 Runners, walkers and those who enjoy the outdoors are sure to have a blast participating in the 12th Annual Magnolia Run on Saturday, April 11 in Magnolia Springs. The Magnolia Run is a 5K Run, 5K Race/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run that welcomes more than 350 participants and takes place in Magnolia Springs down a beautiful scenic route with majestic oak branch canopies overhanging the road, lovely azaleas, flowering plants and historic homes. Awards are presented to a wide variety of age groups. Post-race activities for runners include lively music, delicious food provided by Jesse’s Restaurant, beverages and fabulous door prizes. Call 251-943-3291 or visit SouthBaldwinChamber.com. Saturday, April 18
Mullet Man Triathlon
Flora-Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar, 17401 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola 7 a.m. The Mullet Man Triathlon has proven to be a definite addition to the Annual Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party (this year on April 24-26th). The Mullet Man Triathlon, a high quality event, promises a great course, super volunteers, awards three deep and overall, as well as a post-race party with fabulous food and fun. Post Race Party: A post race celebration will take place shortly after the race (this is the real reason people do the Triathlon). Great food and drink will be provided. Charity: A portion of the proceeds will go to local youth charities in Florida and Alabama, along with the Leukemia Lymphoma Society Team in Training. Volunteer: If you would like to have the time of your life and help produce an exciting event, then call 850-492-0611 or 251-9805118. For rules and scoring information, contact Steven Keith at kei@eventtiming.com.
• The SWIM will be a 1/2 mile in the Gulf of Mexico. • The BIKE segment of 17 miles will be on paved four-lane highway (Alabama Hwy 182) heading west 8.5 miles and return to the FloraBama® Lounge & Package. Bike helmets are required. • The 4-mile RUN will begin at the Flora-Bama® Lounge, heading west under the Perdido Pass Bridge and back. • The Athena division is for WOMEN weighing 145 lbs. or more. Must “weigh-in” at registration packet pick-up. Two Divisions: 39 and under and 40-plus. • The Clydesdale division is for MEN weighing 200 lbs. or more. Must “weigh-in” at registration packet pick-up. Two Divisions: 39 and under and 40-plus. • The Super Clydesdale division is for MEN weighing 225 lbs. or more. Must “weigh-in” at packet pick-up. Two Divisions: 39 and under and 40-plus (Senior Senile Clydesdale). • The Fat Tire division is for MEN and WOMEN riding a Fat Tire or Mountain Bike. Two Divisions: 39 and under and 40-plus. • The First Timers division is for MEN and WOMEN First Time Triathletes, who have never done a triathlon before. First Timers are also in age groups. Competition is hot, so don’t miss an opportunity to race with the best! *Registration will be cut off at 500 participants. Visit Florabama.com for more information.
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Saturday, April 18
4th Annual Bunny Hop, a 5K and Fun Run
Waterway Village Zydeco & Crawfish Festival 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Run
The Wharf in Orange Beach, 4830 Main St., Orange Beach 8 a.m. Cost is $20 for children under 12 and $25 for anyone over. Cost goes up to $30 on race day. The Pleasure Island Junior Woman’s Club will present its Fourth Annual Bunny Hop, a 5K and Fun Run in memory of Ann Reese Grote on Saturday, April 11 at The Wharf in Orange Beach. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. and the fun run will immediately follow. The Pleasure Island Junior Woman’s Club raises money to clothe local children in need. For more 5K or sponsorship info, email pleasureislandjwc@gmail.com. “We are using part of the money we raise from this fundraiser to award a local high school senior a scholarship,’’ said Kimberly Ray of PIJWC. “It is based on community service and involvement. The scholarship is called the Ann Reese Memorial Scholarship and this will be our first year awarding it so we are excited and hoping to raise lots of money.’’ Register at http://bit.ly/1D5khb7.
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Waterway Village in Gulf Shores Under the Intracoastal Bridge (North & South Side), 225 E. 24th Ave., Gulf Shores 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Festival is free to the public. 5K Run/Walk day of registration is $30 The Waterway Village Zydeco & Crawfish Festival boils up a beaucoup (Cajun for a lot) of fun on Saturday, April 18. Sink your teeth into some hot, juicy, lip-smacking crawfish while dancing to the infectious rhythms of some of the best Zydeco bands from around the South. There will be crawfish races, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities and even an authentic 80-foot shrimp boat on hand offering nonstop fun for all ages. If that’s not enough, you’ll have the chance to work up an appetite with the 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Run beginning at 8:30 a.m. starting at Waterway Village next to Tacky Jacks Gulf Shores. Then after the race, stay for free beer and refreshments! Part of the proceeds from this race go to a local animal rescue, Furrever Homes. For more race information email Harley Sports at info@harleysports.com. The pots will begin boiling at 10 a.m. and we’ll Laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll) all day long with Zydeco sounds grooving until 6 p.m. Call 251-968-1172.
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Photos shot with a 50mm lens Photos submitted by the Coastal Photography Club. For more information contact Capt. Mark Robinson at 251540-7463 or President Mary Whitworth at 251-550-7050.
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CHRISTIAN LIFE Assembly ofCHURCH God
25550 Canal Rd, Orange Christian Life the island Beach Church 25550 Canal967-4840 Rd., Orange Beach www.christianlifechurch.tv 251-967-4840 www.christianlifechurch.tv GULFWAY CHURCH 541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), Gulf Gulfway Church Shores 541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), 968-6858 Gulf Shores www.gulfwaychurch.com 251-968-6858 www.gulfwaychurch.com Baptist
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF Baptist GULF SHORES First Baptist Church Gulf Shores 2200 West First St.,ofGulf Shores 2200 W. 1st968-7369 St., Gulf Shores 251-968-7369 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF First Baptist Church of Orange Beach ORANGE BEACH 4773 Bay Circle, Beach 4773 Bay Circle,Orange Orange Beach 251-981-4288 981-4288 www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com Fisherman BAPTIST Baptist Church FISHERMEN CHURCH 17101 RiverRd., Rd., Bon Bon Secour 17101 River Secour 949-6387 251-949-6387 www.fomm.org www.fomm.org FRIENDSHIP BAPTISTChurch CHURCH Friendship Baptist 7159 CountyRd. Rd.10, 10, Bon Bon Secour 7159 County Secour 949-6486 251-949-6486 ISLAND FELLOWSHIP Island Fellowship BaptistBAPTIST Church 28290 CanalCHURCH Rd., Orange Beach 28290 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 251-980-1005 980-1005
Lagoon Baptist Church LAGOON BAPTIST CHURCH 17867 State Highway 180 W., Gulf Shores 17867 State Hwy 180 W., Gulf Shores 251-968-7057 968-7057 www.lagoonbc.com www.lagoonbc.com OysterBAY Bay BAPTIST Baptist Church, SBCSBC OYSTER CHURCH, 4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores 4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores 251-968-7805 968-7805 www.oysterbaybaptist.org www.oysterbaybaptist.org RomarBEACH Beach Baptist Church ROMAR BAPTIST CHURCH 23370 Perdido Beach OrangeBeach Beach 23370 Perdido BeachBlvd., Blvd., Orange 251-981-8959 981-8959 www.romarbeach.org www.romarbeach.org SHELL BAPTIST CHURCH ShellBANKS Banks Baptist Church Hwy 180, Gulf Shores 1212512125 StateState Highway 180, Gulf Shores 540-7136 251-540-7136
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Catholic OUR LADY OF THE GULF Catholic Our LadyCATHOLIC of the GulfCHURCH Catholic Church 308E.East 22nd Ave, Gulf Gulf Shores 308 22nd Ave., Shores 968-7062 251-968-7062 www.ourladyofthegulfal.org www.ourladyofthegulfal.org ST. THOMAS-BY-THE-SEA 26547 Perdido Beach By Blvd., Orange St. Thomas The Sea Beach 981-8132 26547 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach www.stthomasbythesea.org 251-981-8132 www.stthomasbythesea.org Church of Christ CHURCH OF CHRIST OF Church of Christ GULF SHORES Church of Christ Gulf Shores 2414 W. 1st St, Gulf Shores 2414 W. 1st St., Gulf 968-7769 Shores 251-968-7769 www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org Episcopal Episcopal HOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL CHURCH Holy Spirit Episcopal 616 Fort Morgan Rd, GulfChurch Shores 616 Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores 968-5988 www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com 251-968-5988 www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 6270 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour St. Peter’s Episcopal Church 949-6254 6270 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour 251-949-6254 Greek Orthodox ST. ATHANASIOS GREEK Greek Orthodox ORTHODOX CHAPEL Chapel St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox 220 20thAve., Ave, Gulf 220 E.E.20th GulfShores Shores 967-2020 251-967-2020 stathanasios.al.goarch.org stathanasios.al.goarch.org Lutheran Lutheran GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA Grace Lutheran Church-ELCA 491 West 23rd Ave, Gulf Shores 491 W. 23rd Ave., Gulf Shores 968-5991 251-968-5991 PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Peace Lutheran Church 8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores 8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores 974-2545 251-974-2545 ST. JUDE’S BY THE SEA LUTHERAN St. Jude’s By The Sea Lutheran Church CHURCH 312 E.E.16th GulfShores Shores 312 16thAve., Ave, Gulf 251-968-5833 968-5833 Methodist - United GULF SHORES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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MORGAN’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Methodist - United Hwy across from SwiftMethodist School, BonChurch Secour Gulf10,Shores United 949-7400 1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores 251-968-2411 ORANGE BEACH UNITED www.gulfshoresumc.org METHODIST CHURCH 28751 Morgan’s Canal Rd., Orange Beach Chapel 981-6751 United Methodist Church www.orangebeachumc.org Highway 10, across from Swift School, Bon Secour 251-949-7400 Non-Denominational IGLESIA CASA DE LUZ Orange Beach United Methodist Church Companerismo Cristiano 28751 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 225 E. 24th Ave, Gulf Shores 251-981-6751 948-3467 www.orangebeachumc.org SAFE HARBOR HOUSE OF PRAYER Non-Denominational Multi-Culture Full Gospel Christian Service Center 7320 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour Programs: Emergency 223-3615Aid, Food Pantry, Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy Meals BY on THE Wheels ST. and ANDREW SEA, 317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores A COMMUNITY CHURCH 17263 Ft. 251-968-5256 Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores www.cscgs.com 968-3900 www.standrewbythesea.org
Iglesia Casa De Luz Companerismo Cristiano Presbyterian E. 24th Ave., CHURCH Gulf Shores FIRST 225 PRESBYTERIAN (USA) OF251-948-3467 GULF SHORES 309 East 21st Ave., Gulf Shores
968-7720 Safe Harbor House of Prayer www.gspres.com Multi-Culture Full Gospel 7320 Bon Secour Highway, Bon Secour GRACE251-223-3615 FELLOWSHIP PCA 19470 Co. Rd. 6, Gulf Shores 968-5302 St. Andrew By The Sea, www.gracefellowship-pca.com A Community Church
17263 Fort Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores ORANGE BEACH 251-968-3900 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.standrewbythesea.org 26640 Canal Rd, Orange Beach 981-4220 Presbyterian www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org
First Presbyterian Church (USA) of Gulf Shores CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTER 309 E. 21st Ave., Gulf Shores PROGRAMS: Emergency Aid, Food Pantry, 251-968-7720 Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy and www.gspres.com Meals on Wheels. 317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores
Orange Beach Presbyterian Church 968-5256 www.cscgs.com 26640 Canal Rd., Orange Beach 251-981-4220 www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org
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RESTAURANT INFO:
Live music and delicious grub at The Hot Spot
The Hot Spot The Wharf, Orange Beach Open Sunday through Wednesday 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 a.m
By Destiny Brown dbrown@gulfcoastnewspapers.com
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atrons of live music and great food are invited to come in and welcome one of Orange Beach’s newest venues, The Hot Spot. Located at The Wharf in the old Ginny Lane’s building, the Hot Spot brings a different kind of attitude to the entertainment district. Island Times Daiquiri Bar owner, Bobby Graves thought of opening the new establishment when he overheard his customers at Daiquiri Bar discuss what they wanted in a restaurant/bar. “We sat there and always listened to how we didn’t have food at the Daiquiri Bar, and you always hear people saying what they want in a bar and what they want in food,” Graves said. “So finally, I opened my mouth and decided to have food that no one else is doing.” Built to host live music and large crowds, The Hot Spot also offers an extensive menu that’s a little different than what the area is used to. The menu offers plenty of variety, but there are many menu items that have a Cajun flare. “I wanted things from back home in Louisiana,” Graves said. “Like the roast beef poboy and the
shrimp dishes and the thincut catfish.” All of these items are offered on the menu as well as burgers, a variety of wings with different sauces and entrees like shrimp ‘n grits. Appetizers range from Conecuh sausage bites to pretzels to BBQ shrimp to shrimp wontons and much more. The restaurant also makes its own sauces from honey mustard to Parmesan garlic butter pretzel dip to Wild Bill’s wing sauce and more. The restaurant also offers a breakfast menu all day until close. “The food is great and everything we have is the best,” Graves said. “We’ve turned into a fun place. With the records on the wall, the guitars, the beer waterfall, TV’s playing music videos everywhere. We’re an entertainment place with great food.” As for live music, Graves plans on bringing all acts to the venue. From regional acts to local artists, depending on the night. Currently, The Hot Spot plans to have live bands Thursday thorough Saturday, but plans on expanding to seven days a week. The Hot Spot also plans to host the second annual Gulf Coast Songwriter Shootout later this year. “Right now we’re taking our training wheels off and learning what things we need to do,” Graves said. “We don’t want to get that reputation of waiting too long for food or our food not being good. Where the future goes depends on how everything goes right now, we’ll let the customer dictate it to us.”
DINING GUIDE
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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Sandwiches • Ice Cream Smoothies Hamburgers Hot Dogs • Chili Dogs
Bosco Sticks 3/$2.99 Hamburger: $6.89 / Combo $10.89 Cheeseburger: $7.49 / Combo $11.49 Bacon Cheeseburger: $8.89 Combo $12.89 Double Cheeseburger: $9.49 Combo $13.65 Jalapeno Hamburger: $8.89 Combo $12.89 Jalapeno Cheeseburger: $9.89 Combo $13.89 Fish Sandwich
$4.99 / Combo $8.75
Grilled Chicken Sandwich $7.65 Hot Dog: $3.95 / Combo $7.95 Chili Cheese Dog: $5.95 / Combo $9.95 Corn Dog: $2.19 / Combo $5.95 Pecan/Cranberry Chicken Salad on Croissant $4.99 / Combo $6.99
This combo includes chips
Chicken Tenders: (4) $4.69 / Combo $7.69 Plain or Spicy (6) $6.69 / Combo $9.69 Home-style Chicken Breast Chunks: $4.99
Mini Chicken Tacos: BLT with or without mayo: Grilled Cheese: Nachos – n – cheese: Cheesesticks: Fried Mac-n-cheese: Funnel Cake Fries: Fried Pickles: 4 Bama Beignets: Choose Your Fries:
$5.99 for 10 $5.15 $3.30 $4.19 (6) $5.19 $4.19 $3.19 (15) $3.99 $5.95 $2.99
French Fries, Tator Tots, Onion Rings
Chili Cheese Fries: Load Your Fries:
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Combos include your choice of fries & small fountain drink. Fountain Drinks:
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Call for tasty details.
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Starters
Featured Soup Alabama Gulf Kingfish Dip Gulf Oysters on the Halfshell Bob’s Oysters or Shrimp Ala’ Bama Spencer’s Gooey Fries Gabby’s Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas Chips & Homemade Salsa Fried Pickles or Wickles Pickles Wings Sampler
On the Greens
Sideline House Salad Char-Grilled Gulf Shrimp Salad Char-Grilled Caribbean Fish Salad Fried Gulf Shrimp Salad Char-Grilled Chicken Salad Southern Fried Buttermilk Chicken Salad Nana’s Chicken Salad-Salad
Handheld Goodness
Char-Grilled Caribbean Fish Sandwich Fried Gulf Shrimp, Gulf Oyster or Fish Po’Boy Fried Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Fried Chicken Club Wrap Royal Rooster Sandwich Char-Grilled Black & White Chicken Sandwich Char-Grilled Black & White Chicken Wrap Nana’s Chicken Salad Wrap
Bob’s Bodacious Gourmet Burgers Tailgate Burger All American Burger Da Original Boss Burger Triple Play Cheeseburger
Main Events
Char-Grilled Fish Platter Char-Grilled Gulf Shrimp Platter Fried Fish Basket Fried Oyster Basket Fried Gulf Shrimp Basket Fried Seafood Combo Platter Char-Grilled Black & White Chicken Platter Char-Grilled Allie Marie Chicken Platter Southern Fried Buttermilk Tender Platter Hot “Bama” Brown Black Beans & Rice Da Baum Char-Grilled Hamburger Steak Char-Grilled Ribeye Steak
Wings
We serve ‘em up with one flavor, one “heat” selection, celery and your choice of Homemade Buttermilk Ranch or Baumhower’s Bama Blue cheese dipping sauce. Our sauces are High Quality and most are Homemade, please ask about our extra sauce prices. Temperatures: Mild – Hot – X Hot – XX Hot – 911 – Bring Da’ Pain Flavors: Homemade Honey Mustard, Buffalo, BBQ, Honey BBQ, Korean BBQ, Wesley’s, Jamaican Jerk, Lemon Pepper, Garlic, Eli Gold, Sweet Fire, Peanut Butter, PB&J, Teriyaki, Ragin’ Cajun, Vidalia Onion
Snack - Half Lb Wings Small - 1 Lb Wings Large - 1.5 Lb Wings X-Large - 2 Lb Wings Regular Party Platter 4 Lb Wings Jumbo Party Platter 8 Lb Wings
Final Pitch
Italian Ice Beignets Ala’ Bama Anne Catherine’s Blackberry Cobbler Fried Banana Pudding Ala’ Bama Chocolate Fudge Cake
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Come check out our new Raw & Rum Bar!
Call for tasty details.
Waterfront Dining at our Wharf Locations!
251-424-1900 • BiminiBobs.com
Starters
Junkanoo Fries Steamed Royal Red Shrimp Chilled Peel & Eat Alabama Gulf Shrimp Oysters on the Half Shell Bob’s Oysters Ala’ Bama™ Bob’s Shrimp Ala’ Bama™ Gulf Crab Claws Fried Wickles & Pickles Conch Fritters BB’s Kingfish Dip Bam Bam Shrimp Sweet Potato Fries
Salads & A Stew
Icy Wedge Bimini Salad Bimini Fish Salad Bimini Shrimp Salad Bimini Chicken Salad Salad BB’s Famous Creole Fish Stew
Burgers
The Bailey Town Bimini Bay Bimini Bay Cheeseburger Bimini Bay Conecuh Big Mon
Po’Boys, Tacos & Sandwiches Fish Po’Boy Shrimp Po’Boy Oyster Po’Boy Fish Tacos Shrimp Tacos Dolphin “Fish” Sandwich Gun Cay Cuban Sandwich Chicken Salad “Salad” Wrap Grilled Mojo Chicken Wrap
In A Basket
Fried Fish Fried Oysters Fried Shrimp Jumbo Fried Shrimp Fried Crab Claws Fried Mojo Chicken Tenders
Desserts
Homemade Key Lime Pie Nana’s Pecan Pie Chocolate Fudge Cake BB’s Beignets Italian Ice
Come try our Bimini Twist Fries!
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Great Sunsets, Fresh Seafood, Pasta, Steaks & More! 251-424-1350 • CompleatAnglerGrille.com
Appetizers
Compleat West Indies Salad Crudo Compleat Oysters on the Half Shell
Get them with our Compleat West Indies Salad topping!
BOB’S Gulf Oysters Ala’ Bama™ BOB’S Gulf Shrimp Ala’ bama™ Blue Crab Dip Gulf Crab Claws (when available) Scallops Pilar Fish River Crab Cakes Lobster Bites
Soups
“The Best” Gumbo in LA Lobster Bisque Cool Runnings Gazpacho (Seasonal)
Salads
Compleat House Salad Mango Bay Salad Green Turtle Grilled Fish Salad Treasure Cay Chicken Salad Salad
Landlover’s Fare
Black Beard’s Beans & Rice Black River Jerk Chicken platter Champagne chicken Hemingway Filet The Compleat Ribeye
Compleat Catches
Bob’s Compleat Tuna Gulf Shrimp Creole Grilled Gulf Shrimp platter Gulf Shrimp & Grits Fish River Crab Cake Platter Alabama Gulf Shrimp Etouffee Seafood Fra Diavolo Gulf Shrimp Scampi Fish of the Day The Compleat Soft Shell Crab Fried Gulf Shrimp Platter Causeway Combo Fish & Grits Compleat Angler Seafood Platter IT’S A JUBILEE!! & THE JUBILEE CHALLENGE Call us today to learn about IT’S A JUBILEE!! and THE JUBILEE Challenge.
Desserts
Man O’ War Homemade Key Lime Pie Homemade Bimini Bread Pudding Homemade Nana’s Pecan Pie Chocolate Fudge Cake Beignet’s Ala’ Bama Italian Ice
Come See us at The Wharf Today!
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Voted Top Ten Seafood Restaurant In USA
By Coastal Living
“The Best Steamed Seafood Available” SINCE 1989 www.GulfShoresSteamer.com
Located at 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. #115, Orange Beach, AL in SanRoc Cay
251.948.6344 GETTIN’ STEAMED
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27267 Perdido Beach Blvd. #115, Orange Beach, AL in SanRoc Cay www.GulfShoresSteamer.com
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
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
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
*Filet Mignon Served with Chips *Ribeye Steak Frozen Daiquiri 4 Oz. Burger • Hot Dog Strawberry, Pina Colada, Banana, Grilled Chicken Grilled Chicken Fingers Peach, Tequila sunrise, Margarita, Garden Steamer 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, Alabama
251.981.RIBS (7427)
www.moesoriginalbbq.com Moe’s Original Bar B Que offers a New Meaning to Beach BBQ If you’re hungry for
Pulled Pork, Wings, Southern Fried Ca�ish, Fried Shrimp and their Famous Ribs Come To Moe’s To Get Your Fix!
Or Haul It Home...
Double & Triple Wide Packs Available Also offering
Catering Service for Special Events & Parties
Let Us Cater Your Events!
11am-8pm - 7 Days a Week
Unless We Sell Out First!
Shirt and Shoes are NOT Required, or expected.
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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“HOME OF THE ORIGINAL”
Fish River Grill #3
Fish River Grill #2
(Next to Rouses)
(Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59)
251.948.1110
251.952.FISH (3474)
GULF SHORES 1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy.
FOLEY 608 S. McKenzie
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer
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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 o t Golden Fried Catfish Platter - (U.S. Raised) Crawrefi’sshNoPthising Fried Select Oyster Platter The Like ‘Em! Fried Shrimp Platter - (Approx. 14-15) Fried Gator Platter
RA OYS W T BAR ER
VOTED BEST BURGERS IN BALDWIN COUNTY
Hurricane Burger • Hillbilly Melt • River Burger • Shroooom Burger • Swamp Burger Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger
REDNECK REUBEN • ALABAMA CHICKEN MELT PoBoys • Chicken • Shrimp • Oysters • Gator • Frog Legs Crawfish Pistols • Catfish • Whitefish • Stuffed Crab
***Cajun Crawfish Pistols Dinner (2) w/ Fries & Slaw*** OMG! Shrimp Feast Po-Boy • Seafood BLT
APPETIZERS ~ SALADS ~ POBOYS & SANDWICHES ~ KIDS MENU DON’T FORGET YOUR SWEET THANG
“Sweet Thang” Signature Dessert! Redneck version of a New Orleans Beignet & Granny’s Apple and Peach Cobbler Rolled in Powdered Sugar. Mmmmm...this “thang” is SOOOOOO good!
BEST BAR PRICES ON THE COAST ~ SWAMP JUICE ~ STUMPWACKER
608 S. McKenzie Street • (Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59) Foley, Alabama
251.952.FISH (3474)
1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy (Next to Rouses) Gulf Shores, Alabama
251.948.1110
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer
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www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com
Voted “People’s Choice” •Best Lunch • Best Dinner • Best Seafood
Since 2004
also been voted
• Friendliest Staff
A sit” i v t s s “mu Shore f l u in G while
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 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
2.25 1.75 10.99 12.99 13.99 11.99 10.99
SEAFOOD PLATTERS
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 Crab & Shrimp Bisque cup....5.25 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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EASTER BREAKFAST AT THE HANGOUT CHEF'S WARM WELCOME FRESH MADE BEIGNETS WITH CONFECTIONER’S SUGAR
FAMILY STYLE EASTER BREAKFAST PLATTER SCRAMBLED EGGS, APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON, BREAKFAST SAUSAGE LINKS, LOW COUNTRY GRITS, BREAKFAST POTATO HASH WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND ONIONS, BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
$12.99 ADULTS • $6.99 KIDS
MORE EASTER BREAKFAST OPTIONS FRESH SEASONAL FRUITS AND BERRIES TRADITIONAL OATMEAL WITH BROWN SUGAR AND RAISINS BANANAS FOSTER’S FRENCH TOAST WITH TOASTED PECANS AND WHIPPED CREAM BUTTERMILK BISCUITS AND HOME-STYLE SAUSAGE GRAVY BELGIUM WAFFLE WITH SEASONAL FRUIT & BERRIES AND WHIPPED CREAM CORNED BEEF HASH
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Orders To Go: CALL 251-948-7262 or 251-948-6529 Highway 59, Gulf Shores 1/2 Mi. North of the Beach • Live Entertainment 7 nights a week NEVER A COVER CHARGE! • Full Menu until Midnight • Lunch Specials Daily M-F 11-2 • Happy Hour 11-7 Mon.-Fri.
• Appetizers • Steamed Seafood • Award-winning Pizza Specialty Pizzas • Pasta • Oysters: Suck ‘em down RAW on the Half Shell or
Steam ‘em up with a ‘lil drawn butter & lemon • Award-Winning Oyster Specialties: • Hot Shucks Cajun • Baked • Alfredo • Rockyfeller • Parmesan • Fiesta
www.paparocco.com
Visit our website for our current nightly music line up!
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Mobile Causeway 3733 Battleship Pkwy 251.626.2188
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“From Your Imagination to Our Innovation”
Specializing in Re-Creating Jewelry You No Longer Enjoy
30 Years Experience
Hand-Cast One-of-a-Kind Designs In-house Repairs Diamonds • Platinum Precious Stones • Gold
WE BUY GOLD
From Sketch
Happy Easter
To Finished Product
DESIGNED BY YOU CUSTOM FINE JEWELRY 24823 Commercial Ave. • Orange Beach, AL (Next to Lester’s Restaurant) 251-970-2060 • www.franktrainordesigns.com • Gift Certificates Available