Beachin' (January 2017)

January 2017

beachin’ Life on the Alabama Gulf Coast

Beach Happenings Take a Day Trip to Windcreek

Snowbird Migration Manual Check out the activities, events and annual festivities offered to our winter visitors!

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Live Music

on the Island

Taste the Difference — Eat Local and Fresh

Welcome Snowbirds to Bill’s By The Beach, where you will experience the best cuisine the Gulf has to offer while taking in the amazing Alabama Gulf Coast beach view. We’ve built our reputation offering fresh, wildcaught Gulf and domestic seafood, as well as local, farm fresh and seasonal vegetables — hand crafted into unique, sensational meals that can be enjoyed by the entire family for an affordable price.

We are committed to bringing you highest quality, freshest, and most sustainable ingredients available, which is why we participate in the Gulf Wild tag program. The Gulf Wild tag allows you to verify when and where your seafood was caught and the path it took from there to your table.

Bill’s wine list includes over 115 selections spanning 12 countries to suit a diverse range of tastes and pocketbooks. Each wine is carefully chosen for its quality and character, and our staff are well trained to help you find the perfect pairing for your meal. Take advantage of our Swirl Saturday at Bill’s By The Beach with 1/3 off of any bottle of wine priced from $9 to $100 with the purchase of a meal.

Seasonal discount*—15% off all dine-in food items through February 28, 2017!

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WISHING YOU A

Happy New Year FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS.

Thank you for a wonderful year serving as your jeweler.

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Welcome Snowbirds!

Enjoy the Gulf Coast and all Pelican Place has to offer!

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contents

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Getting Crafty at Clara's Loom Winter Art Classes on the Island The Snowbird Migration Manual Take a Day Trip to Windcreek Beach Art: Lila Harris At the Beach Live Local Music Beach Happenings Hooked on Fishin'

Dining Guide

a letter from the editor

The snowbirds have flocked to the Shores once again. Our winter visitors are sure to find entertainment at the beach with all of the many activities, events and annual festivities going on this month.

In this issue, take a class or discover a new hobby with the help of Clara's Loom or the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance. If you're a visitor, check out the Snowbird Migration Manual for all of the fun activities at the Adult Activity Center and more. Also in this issue, take a day trip to Windcreek or learn about underwater Scuba photographer, Lila Harris. Get out and hear some local music on the Island and be sure to check out the Beach Happenings event calendar so you don't miss out on all the fun!

I'll see you there in my beach chair,

Destiny 6 Beachin’ � January 2017

about the cover As we welcome 2017, it seems another year has come and gone quickly. Make the most of this peaceful month by taking a walk on the beach or enjoying a sunrise or sunset. You won't regret taking the time to enjoy the solitude the beach has to offer. (cover photo by Shelley Patterson/C. Shelz Photography )

Snowbird Classes Starting in January.

Call for information.

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Getting Crafty

CLARA'S LOOM

at

Clara’s Loom Classes “My most popular class is the TRY-IT CLASS: Weave a Fashion Bib,” Dionne said.

“It can be fun and it can be intense but without previous weaving knowledge or experience a person can weave a fashion accessory while being introduced to new types of yarns. I teach this to individuals or small groups of up to 6.”

TRY-IT CLASS: Weave a Bias Square is also popular. Class size 6. This takes half a day.

TRIANGLE SHAWL WORKSHOP is a three day workshop and I prefer 2 to 3 students but when more looms are available I can teach 5.

WEAVE A TAPESTRY NECKLACE is new and I can accommodate 6-8. This is a half day class. It is a traditional style of off-loom weaving. *Students bring a lunch to the Coastal Textile Center for full day sessions.

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“One reason I am teaching these off-loom techniques is the portability of little looms for travel and downsizing,” Dionne said.

“You can have a project in a baggy. All the looms are available for sale at Clara’s Loom.”

By Destiny Brown

To cater to our winter visitors, different venues at the beach offer hands on activities and classes. Try something new this month. It’s always a good time to pick up a new hobby!

If you’re looking for a craft that takes a longer stretch of time than your normal DIY project, take a class from Celia Dionne at Clara’s Loom in Orange Beach.

The venue offers instructed projects while teaching participants how to weave

everything from a shawl to a tapestry necklace and more. Dionne teaches upon request, but if she does post a new class it will be on Facebook at facebook.com/ clarasloom.

“I suggest that a Snowbird try one of my classes for several reasons,” Dionne said.

“Learn something new. Learn something that lots of people have never tried, but is a trending craft interest. Learn something to pass on as a gift or gift of knowledge.

Learn a traditional skill and gain an understanding of what goes into the production of textiles, which are a part of our daily life.”

The classes at Clara’s Loom are fit for beginners and experts. The technique is a learning experience to all.

“My special niche is weaving with a continuous strand of yarn on special frame looms,” Dionne said.

“I teach this technique to weavers and novices alike.

No knowledge and no experience is necessary to complete an item. There is no counting or measuring of yarn and no threading of looms so I find it a good crossover activity for weavers, quilters and artists because I have a little discussion of what you can do beyond learning the technique.”

The response Dionne has received from the participants of Clara’s Loom has been positive and her goal is to teach something unique to her students.

“The feedback I get is fantastic and so positive that I developed these classes to help promote weaving to the public,” Dionne said. “There are very few places in the US where a person can walk in and meet a weaver outside of craft shows and historic venues. Whereas those endeavors are important, they wouldn’t exist without the spread of weaving knowledge to the public.”

Clara's Loom is located at 7518 Riverwood Dr, Foley.

Please call 251-943-2960 to set up appointments.

D E ST I NAT ION F OR

TEXTILE LOVERS YARN • T RAVEL L OOMS • WEAVING CLASSES F IBER A RT

BY

C ELIA D IONNE ©

C L A R A’ S L O OM

COASTAL TEXTILE CENTER

clarasloom.com CALL F IRST

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Winter Classes at

Gulf Coast Art Gallery

By Destiny Brown Are you looking for an opportunity to unleash your inner artist? Let the experts instruct you through a class on how to create your own masterpiece. The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance, located in Gulf Shores, calls all artists and aspiring artists to participate in one of the many classes available.

If you’re new to the world of creativity, don’t sweat it. The classes offered at GCAA are welcoming to the beginners and the experts.

“We have excellent classes for beginners in almost every medium,” said Eloise Thomley, vice chairman and publicity director for GCAA. “Those who have never taken classes before will be surprised at how well they do under the tutelage of good instructors. Art is a window into the soul, and we encourage those who have always wanted to paint, but were a little afraid, to give it a try.”

During each class, refreshments are available. Some of the instructors also provide supplies, but most require you to purchase supplies for the class. The complete listing of supplies can be found at gulfcoastartsalliance.com by clicking on Adult Classes.

GCAA board members Tommy Vogel (pastel painting) and Maria Bastin (acrylics) offer one-on-one and group classes.

Reservations are required and can be made via email at gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail. com or by calling 251-948-2627. All supplies are included in these classes. Information 10 Beachin’ ● January 2017

Upcoming Classes JAN. 5-6 Oil Workshop “Painting Atmosphere in Landscapes” Craig Reynolds $225 JAN. 11-FEB. 15 Beginning Acrylic Painting Jane Sellier 9:30 a.m.-Noon $120 (supply list available) Painting in Pastel Tommy Vogel 10 a.m.-Noon $120 (supplies included) JAN. 13-FEB. 17 Adventures in Watercolor Rich Willows 10 a.m.-Noon $130 (supply list available) JAN. 23-24 Celebration of Art Workshop Greg Cartmell, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $225 (supply list available)

is available on the website under Adult Classes.

Take home a piece of art that you’re proud of. The artists at GCAA are there to assist you along the way and offer any tips or advice they can.

“Our instructors are among the best in their field regardless of the medium you favor,” Thomley said. “Intermediate to advanced painters like to increase their knowledge by studying under different instructors, and having excellent teachers should broaden their painting knowledge and experience.”

The GCAA is located in the Waterway Village district at 225 East 24th Ave., Gulf Shores. For more information, call 251-9482627.

FEB. 2-MARCH 9 Beginning Oil Painting Joanne Hall 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $175 (supply list available) FEB. 6-7 The Wonder of Watercolor Workshop Michael Davis 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $225 (supply list available) PHOTOGRAPHY BY DORIE PARSONS $20 PER PERSON, BRING YOUR CAMERA: Digital Photography Tips and Tricks, Jan. 14, 10-11 a.m.

Editing Photos with Adobe Photoshop Elements, Jan. 21, 10-11 a.m.

Exposure-Capturing Light and Motion with Your Digital Camera, Jan. 28, 10-11 a.m.

Composition-The Art of Photography, Feb. 4, 10-11 a.m.

Photographing Birds, Feb. 11, 10-11 a.m.

Mardi Gras Beads Crafts, Feb. 18, 10-11 a.m.

THE BEACH HAS MANY VENUES THAT OFFER ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING….

The Snowbird Migration Manual Whether it’s dancing, bridge or exercise classes, the Adult Activity Center in Orange Beach and the Cultural Center in Gulf Shores offer anything and everything for our winter visitors!

You don’t have to be part of a club to join in on these winter activities. Check out the listings below to make sure you don’t miss out on your favorite game, hobby or chance to have some fun this month.

EXERCISE BASIC EXERCISE

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays Adult Activity Center, Orange Beach 7:45-8:45 a.m.

Cost per class is $3.00 for residents and $5.00 for non-residents.

SIT & BE FIT

Cultural Center, Gulf Shores 8 a.m./ $3

CARDS AND GAMES BRIDGE

Tuesdays & Thursdays Adult Activity Center, Orange Beach noon - 3:30 p.m.

Mondays & Wednesdays Adult Activity Center, Orange Beach 2-3 p.m.

Cost per class is $3.00 for residents and $5.00 for non-residents.

DOMINOES

YOGA

Mondays & Thursdays

Tuesday & Thursday Adult Activity Center, Orange Beach 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Cost per class is $3.00 for residents and $5.00 for non-residents.

YOGA

Wednesdays and Thursdays

Adult Activity Center, Orange Beach Wed at 9:30 a.m. -noon; Thu 1-3 p.m.

HAND & FOOT CANASTA Adult Activity Center, Orange Beach 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

MAH JONG Mondays

Mondays and Wednesdays

Adult Activity Center, Orange Beach 1-3 p.m.

TAI CHI

LINE DANCING

PICKLEBALL

NIGHTLY

Tuesdays Cultural Center, Gulf Shores 1-2 p.m./$5 Mondays and Thursdays Cultural Center, Gulf Shores 9 a.m.-1 p.m./$3

POKER AND FOOTBALL NIGHT Sunday The Hangout, Gulf Shores

DANCING LINE DANCING

Wednesdays Adult Activity Center, Orange Beach 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Cost is $3.00 for residents, $5.00 for non-residents.

Tuesdays and Fridays Cultural Center, Gulf Shores 9:30 a.m.- noon/$3 Nolans, Gulf Shores 7:30 p.m.

Music by Midnight Confessions

BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES

By Jessica Langston 251-377-9936 Location TBA

DINNER AND DANCING The Hangout, Gulf Shores

For more events including Bingo and Trivia listings, see Beach Happenings on page 25.

Your new knit shop in DOWNTOWN PENSACOLA

A fiber oasis for your crochet and knitting pleasure 116 W Government St. • 850.361.1088 • www.dixieknits.com

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Welcome to the Beach

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

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

BEACH FLAG WARNING SYSTEM

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

YELLOW

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

GREEN

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

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

RED

Medium Hazard (light surf and or currents)

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

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

Water Closed to Public Use

Purple means WARNING! A jellyfish or other marine threat.

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

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

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

251-981-6979

City Hall • Mon-Fri 8am -5 pm

251-980-INFO City Infoline

DOUBLE RED

PURPLE

251-981-SURF Daily Beach Report

www.cityoforangebeach.com www.ospreycamera.com

which is being seen daily around the world 12 Beachin’ ● January 2017

Marine Pest (jellyfish, stingrays & dangerous fish)

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You’ll love our greens.

9 Hole Par 3 Course Open to the Public Tee times not required

Lighted Driving Range Covered mats • Practice bunker

Daily Green Fees: $15.00 to walk 9 $20.00 to ride 9

Play all day for $30.00 Membership & Lessons Available

(251) 981-GOLF/4653 • 4700 Easy Street (off Canal Road) 14 Beachin’ ● January 2017

Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach

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

Make—Your—Own Glass

$75

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

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

ARTS CENTER HOURS Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm

Call for appointment * Prices subject to change

OUR NEW WATERFRONT FINE ARTS GALLERY OPENING EARLY 2017!

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Take a Day Trip:

to

Windcreek

If you’re looking for a little more than sand and sea to take up your vacation time, load up and take a day trip!

There are many places for all ages and the whole family that are just a drive away from the beach and offer new memories!

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By Destiny Brown The Windcreek Casino in Atmore has been providing gaming entertainment to I-65 travelers since 2009. The 390,000 square foot, 71- acre facility attracts customers from all over who are looking for a day, and night, of various entertainment.

The Casino at Windcreek is 57,000 square feet of over 1,500 gaming machines, including high limit gaming and non-smoking rooms.

“The games are considered electronic bingo (class 2 gaming,)” said Magi Thomley Williams, public relations manager of Windcreek Casinos.

Windcreek has five dining experiences to choose from including Baumhower’s, The Fire, Taste Buffet, The Grill and The Grill Express, as well as Yo Joe frozen yogurt and coffee. The two main beverage centers are The Center Bar and The Sound. The Sound has live music every Thursday through Saturday night.

The Spa features 8 treatment rooms, including a couple’s suite, state-of-

What: Windcreek Casino Where: 303 Poarch Rd, Atmore, AL Hours: All Day

the-art steam room, sauna, ice bath, meditation rooms, luxurious rainfall shower rooms, wave pool, yoga platform over lake, and meditation garden.

To accommodate overnight visitors, the AAA rated FourDiamond Resort on the property offers 16 floors and 236 hotel rooms, including 38 suites and 4 luxury villas, all with luxurious bedding, contemporary décor, and large HD flat screen TVs. There is also a fitness studio and workout center, and a pool which features a hot tub and pool bar.

For large group meetings, they have 8 different meeting rooms available for rent accommodating groups of 252,200.

Windcreek isn’t just for adults. Families can come together to enjoy a day of fun activities at Windcreek.

“There is no age limit to come to our facility; however guests must be 21 to game,” Williams said. “The family

entertainment center has a bowling alley, movie theater, and self-serve frozen yogurt restaurant.”

Another addition to the property is Strikes Bowling Alley, a 16 lane state-of-the-art bowling alley, which includes private lanes available to rent, along with billiards.

Wind Creek Cinema is an 8 screen Cinema Complex with Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound and comfortable sway-back leather seats. There is an arcade featuring 53 games, with a selection of today’s best and yesterday’s classics, rewards tickets, and tons of prizes. Also on site is an amphitheater.

With 2,350 seats, and room for another 400 in standing room, this outdoor venue is the home to exciting concerts and events.

“Enjoy action-filled getaways with real gaming excitement,” Williams said. “From family fun-filled day trips and relaxing spa escapes to the best dining and world class live entertainment, the possibilities are endless.”

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The Wharf in Orange Beach has plenty of events and activities to enjoy the Gulf Coast no matter the season. Discover coastal fare at the Seafood Fest on Feburary 18th. See the colors and hear the sounds of the Mardi Gras Parades on Feburary 27th. Or simply relax at a dockside restaurant, drink in hand, and enjoy the warm coastal breeze with snowbird specials until the end of the season. Develop a new routine this winter. Visit The Wharf.

S N O W B I R D S P E C I A L S T H R O U G H O U T T H E S E A S O N / V I S I T A LW H A R F. C O M 18 Beachin’ � January 2017

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

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

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

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BEACH ART

Lila Harris Underwater Photographer “My inspiration is to show people the beauty of the ocean and the diversity and the incredible creatures that live in our ocean that people might not know about. They are fascinating creatures.”

by Destiny Brown Lila Harris, Orange Beach based underwater photographer, has been diving for more than 20 years. Her experiences as a diver have led to photo opportunities that are unique and take skill to capture, and Harris loves to capture the treasures that lie under the ocean’s surface.

“It’s been a growing process,” Harris said. “I started like many divers do, with point and shoot photography. As I explored the beauty of the ocean, I just wanted more.

I wanted to capture it in a more beautiful way so I kept striving and growing as a photographer and an artist in order to capture what I could see myself.”

Harris grew up around photography, but it wasn’t until she began diving that she fell in love with the colors, shapes and sea life that she enjoys specializing in.

Most of Harris’ photography is of the Alabama Gulf Coast, where she lives and loves, but she has traveled around the world to Bali, Thailand, Papau, New Guinea and more.

“I love going to new places and seeing new species of sea life to capture,” Harris said. “My inspiration is to show people the beauty of the ocean and the diversity and the incredible creatures that live in our ocean that people might not know about. They are fascinating creatures.”

Lila is the sole owner/photographer of Aquatic Soul Photography, which offers local photo sessions, commercial work with trained underwater models, collectable art in local galleries and online, and unique perspectives of the underwater world from extensive diving travels.

“I think underwater photography challenges me more because it’s a whole different skill set,” Harris said. “First of all, you have to be a good diver, and you have to be able to control your position in the water. Your fins have to be up and your body in a place that doesn’t damage the coral or sea life. It’s a challenge to capture these action packed creatures, but also the lighting is lost once you go 20 Beachin’ ● January 2017

underwater, you lose most colors. You have to learn where to position your strobe and how to best capture the sea life without hurting them.”

Harris is an associate member of the Women’s Diver Hall of Fame. She is recognized for capturing the sinking of the “LuLu” in 2013, the Capt Shirley Brown in 2015, and other Alabama artificial reefs. She has written for and been published in Scuba Diving, Guy Harvey, All at Sea, Alert Diver magazines and many online and local publications.

Harris is also PADI Master Scuba Trainer and local advocate with over 3,000 dives. She has served as a travel leader for her local dive shop on international adventures.

Harris is a board member of the Alabama Gulf Coast Reef and Restoration, where she was instrumental in creating Poseidon’s Playground, an ongoing shallow reef project for young and novice divers. This site now offers 12 statues/structures at 38 feet. She educates people with her speaking engagements as a volunteer for the Alabama based “Share the Beach” turtle conservation program/patrol and as team captain for Alabama Coastal Cleanup.

“The community in the Gulf Coast area is extremely supportive and I personally love being part of the Gulf Coast because I love everything related to the water,” Harris said. “I am surrounded by all the activities and all the fun we have and I can share with people even more so what’s off shore or underwater.”

More of Harris’ work can be seen at aquaticsoulphotography.com. Her work is also displayed at the Coastal Arts Center and the Prosperous Pelican in Orange Beach as well as at Full Armor in Foley.

In 2017, Harris is launching an intensive, intermediate underwater photography class, held four times per year, that will greatly help the average frustrated novice photographer to improve their skills in capturing sea life, lighting, and helpful editing techniques in Lightroom and Photoshop.

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Anthony Jones ... Well Worth A Visit!

Voted The Best Salon in Baldwin County in 2014

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

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

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

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

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

Now it was my turn, my hair especially in the summer gets 22 Beachin’ ● January 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Well worth a visit!

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

Please say we sent you! www.anthonyjonesinc.net

At the beach Baldwin County Probate Judge Tim Russell and his wife, Sandy, at the Foley Christmas Parade (photo by Allison Woodham.)

Chefs from all over the world traveled to The Wharf in Orange Beach for the World Food Championships (photo by Chase Brown)

Betsy and Max Schmitt smile for the camera (photo by John Mullen)

Ana, Faith, and Hope Williams and Samantha Ladner writing letters to Santa. (photo by John Mullen)

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Karaoke FOLEY

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

Gelato Joe’s Monday at 7 p.m.

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

The Office Lounge Wednesday at 8 p.m.

FT. MORGAN

Behind The Pines Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

GULF SHORES

Pink Pony Pub every night at 7 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

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

ORANGE BEACH

Undertow Thu - Sat at 9:30 p.m.

Open Mic FOLEY

American Legion Post 99 Sunday at 6 p.m Moe’s Original Bar B Que Tuesday at 6 p.m.

The Office Lounge Tuesday at 6 p.m.

GULF SHORES

ByWater Bistro Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

ORANGE BEACH

Ginny Lanes Monday at 6 p.m.

Live Bait Monday at 8 p.m.

PERDIDO KEY

Flora-Bama Monday at 6 p.m.

live local music

MONDAY, JANUARY 1 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Brent Burns Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Ronnie Presley Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Jon Cowart Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 GULF SHORES LuLu’s TBA Nolan’s Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 GULF SHORES

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Big Beach Brewing Lefty Collins LuLu’s 3 Bean Soup Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Ribs and Reds Don Stafford ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 GULF SHORES Big Beach Brewing Brittany Bell LuLu’s Light Travelers Ribs and Reds Don Stafford ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders MONDAY, JANUARY 8 GULF SHORES LuLu’s Greg Brown Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions

Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 GULF SHORES Big Beach Brewing Roadside Glorious Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Ribs and Reds Don Stafford ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 GULF SHORES Big Beach Brewing Neil Dover Ribs and Reds Don Stafford ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders MONDAY, JANUARY 15 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee

John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 GULF SHORES Ribs and Reds Don Stafford ORANGE BEACH Cobalt Coffee, Black Cosmo’s Brittany Bell Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

MONDAY, JANUARY 22 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Lisa Zanghi Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Ribs and Reds Don Stafford ORANGE BEACH

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Papa Rocco’s Mark and Smokey ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions ORANGE BEACH Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Lee Sanders SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 GULF SHORES Nolan’s Midnight Confessions Ribs and Reds Don Stafford ORANGE BEACH Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort John Brust Our Cigar Bar Ed Lee SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 GULF SHORES

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Beach Happenings Trivia

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

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

ORANGE BEACH Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Bingo

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

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

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

Cultural Center Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Tacky Jacks Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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

Tacky Jacks Wednesday at 6 p.m.

NOVEMBER 18 - JANUARY 14 ICE SKATING AT THE WHARF ‹Mon-Fri 4-10 p.m.; Sat and Sun 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Christmas Break (Dec. 17-Jan.3) 10 a.m.-10 p.m.› Lace ‘em up and come skate through a winter wonderland at The Wharf this holiday season! $10 to skate (including skate rental), $13 for skating and ferris wheel combo, $80 frequent skater pass (10 skates), $3 for a pair of socks HOLIDAY SPECTRA ‹Nov. 18 – Jan. 14, Main Street› A special production of the SPECTRA sound & light spectacular will be performed each night at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. down Main Street.

JANUARY 2 THROUGH MARCH 30 SNOWBIRD GOLF ‹Gulf Shores Golf Club, 520 Clubhouse Dr. Gulf Shores 3:15-4 p.m.› Join Anna Gajda, LPGA teaching professional from January 2 through March 30 for weekly drop-in swing clinics on Mondays from 3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. or weekly drop-in short game clinic on Thursdays from 3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m. All clinics include range balls and instruction. There will be no sessions during February 2 – 8. PHONE: (734) 347-3219 WEBSITE: http://www.pars4megolf.com.

A Historian will provide historical insights on various periods of Fort Morgan’s History.

Regular admission will be charged and no reservations are required.

PHONE: 251-540-5257.

WEBSITE: http://www.fort-morgan.org DEC. 31 REELIN’ IN THE NEW YEAR AT THE WHARF Kids activities begin at 5 p.m. and will include bouncy houses, rock climbing wall, face painting, mechanical bull and more. Southbound Crescent Band on the Main Stage, 7-9 p.m. Fountain City Players on the Main Stage, 9 p.m. -midnight Fireworks and the Marlin Drop at midnight.

NOON YEAR’S EVE ‹LuLu’s in Gulf Shores 10 a.m.› Think your year couldn’t possibly get any better, just wait and see what LuLu’s has in store to help you end the year with a bang.

LuLu’s Annual Noon Year’s Eve party is pure excitement around every corner. There will be delicious food, sandcastle building contest, arts & crafts, live kid friendly music, zoo animals, face painting. Count down to noon with kidfriendly fireworks and a huge beach ball drop.

JAN. 1 FLORA-BAMA POLAR BEAR DIP ‹Noon› TUESDAYS Join in the fun by starting the New Year with TUESDAY WINTER CIVIL WAR TOUR a plunge in the Gulf with hundreds of other ‹Fort Morgan Historic Site, Fort Morgan, 51 revelers for the 32nd year of this event.

Hwy 180 Gulf Shores Plungers get free beer and a buffet with black2-3 p.m. eyed peas and other traditional New Year’s Day $7 Adults $4 Children $5 Seniors (over 65)› fare.

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6TH ANNUAL SLIP AND SLIDE POLAR BEAR DIP ‹Hangout Noon› This is the sixth year for the plunge in Gulf Shores. T-Shirt sales benefit the Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics. After dipping the Hangout will provide the plungers with chili to warm them back up.

PHONE: 251-948-2627 WEBSITE: http://www.gulfcoastartsalliance.com

JAN. 21 7TH ANNUAL SNOWBIRD FEST ‹Orange Beach Event Center 9 a.m.-1 p.m. › This year’s Snowbird Fest is expected to be the biggest and best SKINS GAMES AND HOLE IN ONE TOURNAMENTS ever! 2017 Snowbird Fest is excited to announce musical tributes ‹The Orange Beach Golf Center, 4700 Easy Street to Dean & Marilyn! Also, our hallmark features of entertainment 1-4 p.m. › from comedy to magic, with local restaurant food samplings, The cost is $29 for non-members and $12.50 for members. healthcare screenings, information and giveaways from area The City of Orange Beach Golf Center is very excited to bring businesses, such as vacation rental companies, restaurants, golf back the Skins Games and Hole in One Tournaments held the courses, casinos, shops, hotels, retail shops, local attractions, first Sunday of every month through March, beginning Sunday, and more. A british invasion of sports cars will also be on display, November 6, 2016. This season, the fun will include Skins on and we’ll be busing snowbirds in from Panama City Beach, Destin each hole, a closest to the pin on one hole and nine sponsors and Pensacola, all entirely FREE, for snowbirds!! for a hole-in-one. This means you have 18 chances for a hole- Since 2010, Snowbird Fest events have welcomed tens of in-one. Everyone is welcome, tee time is 1 p.m. and the free hot thousands of winter visitors, attending the one-day, four-hour dog lunch begins at 12:15 p.m. There is a $250 hole in one prize. event. 2016 was a record breaking event as 3,500 visiting This season’s sponsors are Benedetto’s, Big Fish, Cactus Cantina, Snowbirds flocked to Snowbird Fest to attend the one-day, fourCobalt, Cosmo’s, Cox Pools, Diamond Jim & Mrs Donna, Ginny hour expo at the Orange Beach Event Center.

Lane, and Island Air Conditioning & Heating. Each hole is an Corporate Sponsorships are available and companies seeking opportunity to win $250! to market to baby boomers and the greatest generation, our PHONE: (251) 981-4653 seasonal residents, can contact Alison Daily: (251) 454-4111. Visit snowbirdfest.com for more details.

JAN. 12 2ND ANNUAL DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS RELAY FOR LIFE TENNIS TOURNAMENT BIRDS OF THE ALABAMA GULF COAST ‹The Beach Club, 925 Beach Club Trail Gulf Shores ‹Foley Public Library, 319 E Laurel Ave Foley 8-noon 6:30-7:30 p.m.› $50 per team› The University of South Alabama’s Distinguished Lecture Series Join us for a mixed double compass draw tournament nonbrings public speakers of the highest caliber from the worlds of elimination. $50 per team, that includes a box lunch. This event is academia, business, history, science and culture to both residents open to the public. All proceeds will go to Relay for Life. Contact and tourists visiting Baldwin County. The purpose of this series Tennis Pro, Marty Halliday at 251-224-3555 to sign-up. Limited to is to bring engaging topics that provide significant educational 16 teams. enrichment as well as intellectual and artistic stimulation from PHONE: 251-224-3555 amazing lecturers from our own community. We hope you will WEBSITE: http://thebeachclub.spectrumresorts.com/ join us for what we expect to be an outstanding series.

To register for any and all events call, email or visit our website. JAN. 23 AND JAN. 24 PHONE: (251) 460-7200 2017 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES PRESENTS: ATLANTIC CITY WEBSITE: http://www.usacontinuinged.com BOYS ‹Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St. Gulf Shores JAN. 14 7-9 p.m.

GCAA ART MARKET Tickets: $35› ‹First Presbyterian Church, Gulf Coast Arts Alliance, 309 E. 21st Atlantic City Boys will kick off the 30th edition of the Entertainment Ave. Gulf Shores Series. Comprised of four dynamic singers, this group lends their 10 a.m.-4 p.m.› world class vocals to the rock-n-roll harmonies made famous by The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Market features original arts and groups like The Drifters, The Four Seasons, The Beach Boys and crafts created by local and regional artists. Visitors can expect to so many more. Enjoy hits of the 50s, 60s rock-n-roll era with songs see paintings in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and mixed media. like “I’m A Believer,” “Let’s Hang On,” and “My Eyes Adored You.” In addition, the artists will feature pottery, photography, jewelry, PHONE: (251) 968-1171 woodcrafts and other original art.

WEBSITE: http://www.gulfshoresal.gov/EntertainmentSeries

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JAN. 24 RELAY FOR LIFE BINGO NIGHT ‹The Beach Club, 925 Beach Club Trail Gulf Shores 6 p.m. $8 Donation for Bingo Book› Join us for a night of bingo and fun. Bingo books will give you six cards to play in 20 rounds of bingo. Make an $8 donation to receive your book, advanced bingo players are welcome to make a donation for more than one book. Win vouchers and prizes for property and local items. This event is open to the public. All proceeds will go to Relay for Life.

PHONE: 251-224-3510 JAN. 30 WEBSITE: http://thebeachclub.spectrumresorts.com 2017 ENTERTAINMENT SERIES PRESENTS: THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS JAN. 28 ‹Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 W. 2nd St. Gulf Shores THE 18TH ANNUAL PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST 7-9 p.m. ‹1930 W. 2nd St. Gulf Shores Tickets: $35› 8-11 a.m The New Christy Minstrels influence on pop and folk music is Cost: $6.00 adults, Free for children ages 6- under.› undeniable, with chart-topping hits such as “Green, Green,” “This The firefighters and rescue squad of Gulf Shores will be the Land Is Your Land,” “Denver,” and the Oscar-winning song “Chim beneficiaries of a Pancake Breakfast at the Erie Meyer Center in Chim Cher-ee.” Hailed for its rich and robust vocal blend, the Gulf Shores. Snowbird clubs from 10 states Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, ensemble garnered a “Best Performance by a Chorus” Grammy Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, for its album “Presenting The New Christy Minstrels.” and Wisconsin will stage the benefit, with all proceeds going to PHONE: (251) 968-1171 the Gulf Shores Fire/Rescue Association. (251) 968-1166.

WEBSITE: http://www.gulfshoresal.gov/EntertainmentSeries

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@ GULF SHORES GOLF CLUB JANUARY 2 - MARCH 30 WEEKLY DROP-IN SWING CLINICS Mondays 3:15 - 4:00 pm Tuesdays 9:15-10:00 am

WEEKLY DROP-IN SHORT GAME CLINICS Thursdays 3:15 - 4:00 pm All Clinics $10 and include range balls and instruction. No sessions February 2-8

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on fishin with Phil Dortch

New year, new challenges 2017 brings on a new set of challenges for fishermen on the Gulf Coast and around all coastal states. It has already been announced by Marine Resources that Triggerfish will probably not even open in 2017. This is quite frustrating since it’s the majority of fish we catch while bottom fishing other than Red Snapper, which is always up in the air as to when and if we will have an open season. January typically brings colder weather and rougher seas, but that doesn’t have to leave the diehard fisherman sitting on the couch. Here in Alabama, we are blessed with an abundance of inland waters including rivers, lakes and the Mobile Delta.

Bull Redfish

For reasons unknown, Bull Redfish have been scarce on Dixie Bar all summer, but Capt.

Ringo Nelson has been having great success in Weeks Bay and Fish River. Follow the bait fish to find the bigger fish. Whether it’s Pogies or shrimp, fish have to eat and that’s where you will catch them. Anchor up where you see bait, drift your bait under a cork, let the tide run and wait for the big ones to attack.

Speckled Trout

Speckled trout is another target species for winter fishing in area rivers, Mobile Delta and Little Lagoon. Look for birds

feeding on shrimp. You will often see a slick on the water as a result of feeding trout. A popping cork often works or you may need to fish deep depending on conditions that day.

Flounder

Flounder are migrating toward the Gulf so don’t overlook Little Lagoon, Fort Morgan, or Perdido Pass. They love live shrimp and Bull Minnows, but will also hit artificial lures such as Berkley Gulps.

If you have a Kayak, try Shelby Lake in the Gulf State Park on Hwy. 182. I have caught Specks, Redfish, Catfish, Bream and Bass while trolling Mirror Lures.

CONTACT INFO: CAPT. PHIL 251-223-3682 OR ISLANDWESTCHARTERS@YAHOO.COM 30 Beachin’ ● January 2017

dining

guide in this issue Featuring Chef Jon Gibson of Bill's by the Beach

- Tacky Jacks - Papa Roccos - Desoto’s Restaurant - Gulf Shores Steamer - Fish River Grill - Bill’s by the Beach

- Benedetto’s Italian Ristorante - Cayman Grill - LuLu’s - Voyagers - The Orginal Oyster House

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

Enjoy the fresh flavors of the Gulf Coast.

PANORAMIC Views of Wolf Bay

WATERFRONT Deck with Bar

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

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

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Sunday Brunch

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

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

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

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Appetizers

Entrees

Smoked Tomato Bruschetta

Three Cheese Ravioli

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

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

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

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

Served with a side salad and your choice of dressing

Fried Calamari

Crawfish Cakes

Carbonara

Chicken Marsala

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

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

Parmesan Truffle Fries

Italian Style Shrimp & Grits

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

Soups

Smoked Tomato Basil

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

Salads Panzanella

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

Heirloom Tomato Caprese

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

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

Fettuccine With Meat Sauce

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

Italian American Favorites Chicken Parmesan with Fresh Mozzarella

Golden Brown Chicken Breast over House Made Marinara and Fettuccine Noodles

Veal Parmesan with Fresh Mozzarella

Golden Brown Veal over House Made Marinara and Fettuccine Noodles

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Linguine Noodles Topped With Marinara Sauce and House Made Meat Balls

Fettuccine Alfredo

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

Bacon Mac N’ Cheese

Mixed-Berry

Elbow Noodles Tossed With Creamy Cheese Sauce

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

Mozzarella Cheese Pizza

House Made Flat Bread Topped With Marinara and Mozzarella Cheese

Signature Steaks

Pepperoni Pizza

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

NY Strip Steak

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

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Voted Top Ten Seafood Restaurant In USA

By Coastal Living

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

251.948.6344

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

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Appetizer Selection

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

Salads Shrimp Salad • Cobb Salad

Sandwiches

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

Land Lover’s

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

251.948.6344

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

Gettin’ Steamed Platters

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

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

Desserts

Key Lime Pie French Silk Chocolate Pie New York Style Cheesecake

A la Carte

Shrimp Skewer Snow Crab Cluster Lobster Tail

Sides

Cole Slaw, Corn or New Potatoes Cauliflower or Broccoli

Beverages

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

Fresh Fish Selection

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

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

Wines

By The Glass, By The Bottle, Premium Bottle

Merlot, White Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Grigio

Beer

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

Frozen Daiquiri

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

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

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

*Cooked To Order Items are Identified by Asterisks.

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

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

while in Gulf Shor es

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

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Seafood Kitchen

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

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138 West 1st Ave Gulf Shores, AL

251-948-7294

www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com

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

Lunch L hM Menu

HOME-STYLE LUNCH SPECIALS

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

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

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

(Served with french fries)

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

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

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

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

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

3.25 1.99 11.99 14.99 16.99 12.99 11.99 15.99

SEAFOOD PLATTERS

Dinner Menu

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

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

16.99 14.99 18.99 20.99 17.99 17.99 18.99 15.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

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

17.99 18.99 16.99 18.99 18.99 23.99

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

17.99 18.99 17.99 16.99 17.99 17.99 17.99 17.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

(Served with new potatoes & one side)

Snow Crab Legs - 2 lbs.

29.99 Royal Red Shrimp - 1 lb.

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

Fried Catch Blackened Catch Grilled Catch Broiled Catch

17.99 17.99 17.99 17.99

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

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

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

22.99 22.99 18.99 21.99 22.99

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Hawaiian Rib-eye - (12 oz.)

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

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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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14” LARGE

14” LARGE

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

14” LARGE

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

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

10” SMALL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10” SMALL

Papa’s Specialty Pizza

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10” SMALL

Papa’s Pizza

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

SERVED WITH GARLIC BREAD AND COLESLAW

Papa’s Steamed Specials

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

Rocco’s Appetizers

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

for complete menu details

www.paparocco.com

Cajun Oysters (Whooee!)

Oysters Alfredo Oysters Fiesta

* TO GO ORDERS WELCOME *

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

★ Oyster Specialties ★

Oysters

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

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

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

Mama’s Italian Specialties

Papa’s Specialties

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

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

EYE OPENERS

Mimosa $2 Poinsettia $4 Bloody Mary $5

BRUNCH BRUNCH

Butter Pancakes BananaPecan Fosters Pancake Three griddled pancakes/fresh bananas/ 3 Griddled Pancakes, Fresh Banana slice candied pecans/cream cheese/choice Nutella/Fosters Sauce/Cream Cheese of ConecuhSugar. baconChoice or Deans breakfast Powdered of Bill's Bacon sausage or Deans Breakfast Sausage Biscuit & Gravy S.O.S. (Seafood A Shingle) A southern styleOn biscuit with sausage Sourdough Toast/Seafood Gravy/Choice gravy and two eggs any style of Breakfast Potatoes, Cheese Grits, or Seasonal Southern Fruit Style Surf & Turf Benedict Two halves of a southern style biscuit G.O.B. toppedBenedict with pit ham/wild American Southern Style Biscuit/Deans shrimp cake/poached egg and Breakfast key lime Sausage/Sawmill Gravy/Sunny Up hollandaise sauce—served withSide breakfast Egg. Choice of Breakfast Potatoes, Cheese potatoes Grits, or Seasonal Fruit Croque Madame Our spin the Chicken classic French ham and Sweet TeaonFried cheese sandwich withChicken sourdough bread/ Sweet Tea marinated Breast pit ham/swiss cheese/key lime hol-Bun Coastal Slaw/House Pickles/Pretzel landaise a sunnyPotatoes side up or egg— Choice ofand Breakfast served with Fries breakfast potatoes Sidewinder Seasonal Discount—15% off all food ??? & Grits items on menu.

Off season hours Choice of Winter Grillades, Blackened or Fried Thursday-Sunday at 11a.m.

Brunch Sat & Gulf Shrimp, or Seasonal Fish/Oakview Sun at 9a.m.

Farms Goat Cheese Grits/Sauce Piquant

The Incredible Egg Three eggs style choice of Eggs any style/Choice of breakfast Breakfast potatoes, old style coarse ground Potatoes, Cheese Grits, or Seasonalcheese Fruit grits, fruit/choice Conecuh Choiceorofseasonal Bill's Bacon or DeansofBreakfast bacon or Deans breakfast sausage/choice Sausage/Choice of Bagel, Southern of bagel, southern biscuit, Biscuit, or Sourdough Toastor sourdough toast Sand Wedge Steak & Eggs Blue Cheese/Pickled Red Iceberg/Maytag 6oz bistro filet/two eggs/choice of breakOnion/Boiled Egg/Bill's Bacon/Roasted fast potatoes, old style course ground Tomatoes/Banana Nut Crouton/Herb Blue cheese or seasonal fruit or Shrimp Cheese grits, Dressing - Add Chicken Three Steak Little & EggsPig Hash Bill's bacon/andouille/pit ham/breakfast 6oz Bistro Filet/Two Eggs/Choice of potatoes vegetable trinity/two Breakfastand Potatoes, Cheese Grits, orsunny side up eggs Seasonal Fruit Brunch Burger Three Little Pig Hash 1/2lb proprietary ground beef/choice of Bill's Bacon/Andouille/Pit Ham/Breakfast cheese/Conecuh bacon/grilled pineapple/ Potatoes and Vegetable Trinity/Two Sunny sunny up egg/shredded lettuce/ Side Upside Eggs sliced tomato/red onions/comeback sauce/choice of breakfast potatoes or Breakfast Burger sidewinder fries 1/2 lb proprietary ground beef/Choice of Cheese/Bill's Bacon/Grilled Pineapple KIDS $4 SunnyBRUNCH Side Up Egg/Shredded Lettuce Available for ages 10 and under only Sliced Tomato/Caramel Onions/Comeback One eggChoice any style/choice Conecuhor Sauce. of BreakfastofPotatoes bacon or Deans Sidewinder Friessausage/choice of cheese grits, seasonal fruit or breakfast potatoes/choice of biscuit, sourdough toast KIDS BRUNCH $6 or pancake Available for ages 12 and under only Two eggs any style/Choice of Bill's Bacon Visit bbtb.com/menus to view our or Breakfast Sausage Choice of Cheese Winter menu.

Grits/Breakfast Potatoes/Seasonal Fruit Choicesubject of Southern Biscuit/Sourdough Menu to change without notice.

Toast /Pancake

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

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