Beachin' (April 2020)

April 2020

beachin’ LIFE ON THE ALABAMA GULF COAST

Fashion ISSUE

2 Beachin’ ● April 2020

FREE CRESCENT HOOPS with purchase of $150 APRIL 1-30TH

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 3

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.

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 flag posted along gulf beaches means to use caution while swimming in the gulf waters and is permitted.

BEACH FLAG WARNING SYSTEM

YELLOW

RED

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

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

DOUBLE RED

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

PURPLE

Marine Pest (jellyfish, stingrays & dangerous fish)

251-981-SURF Daily Beach Report

www.orangebeachal.gov 4 Beachin’ ● April 2020

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

Water Closed to Public Use

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

Purple means WARNING! A jellyfish or other marine threat.

Medium Hazard (light surf and or currents)

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 5

6 Beachin’ ● April 2020

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 7

beachin’

about the cover

A specialty publication of Gulf Coast Media

Parks Rogers parks@gulfcoastmedia.com

managing editor

beachin’

April 2020

publisher

LF COAST ALABAMA GU LIFE ON THE

Allison Marlow allisonm@gulfcoastmedia.com

design and layout Paige Marmolejo paige@gulfcoastmedia.com

advertising

LouAnn Love louann@gulfcoastmedia.com 251.943.2151 Frank Kustura frank@gulfcoastmedia.com 251.923.8129 Bethany Summerlin bethany@gulfcoastmedia.com 251.266.9982

n Fashio E ISSU

OUR SPRING FASHION ISSUE! ON THE COVER: Bailey Kennon wears a white and yellow, leopard print dress by Sadie and Sage. You can find it at Wildflowers Boutique in Orange Beach.

Photos by Ashley Bonds of Ashley B Photography; All along the Gulf Coast Ashley Bonds has been specializing in lifestyle photography since 2012. From fashion, kids, and families to beaches, engagements, and much more.

Email: photosbyashleyb@gmail.com Instagram: ashley.b.photography Facebook: Ashley.B.Photography13

feature story Beach fashion

Outfits for every occasion on the Gulf Coast Beachin’ magazine is published monthly by Gulf Coast Media, 901 N. McKenzie Street, Foley, AL 36535 251.943.2151

10

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.

Find the e-edition by visiting issuu.com and searching for Beachin’ or Gulf Coast Media.

You can also access our e-editions through GulfCoastNewsToday.com.

Just click on the “Magazine” tab and select “Special Publications.”

8 Beachin’ ● April 2020

Kala Bunch is ready for a day in the sun on the water in this wild print bikini featuring a chic and sporty top and high waist band bottom paired with handmade clay earrings. You can find this suit and other stunning summer looks at Pieces Boutique.

contents Sands of Time

The history of ONO Island

22 Beach Happenings

24

Strong Spring sports season ahead

Out and About

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo opens

30 Trapped!

34

Fort Morgan introduces Escape Room

Food

36

Lucy Buffett’s Homeport Crab Melt

Taste of the Gulf

Where to eat at the beach

39

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 9

From a day at the beach...

SPRING FASHION FOR EVERY OCCASION The sea calls to Madelynn Mann who readies for a day on the boat in a Rosedawn high waist bikini and chic leaf kimono and white tassel earrings, available at Pieces Boutique.

PHOTOS BY ASHLEY BONDS / ASHLEY B PHOTOGRAPHY 10 Beachin’ ● April 2020

to a night on the town.

Ally Reid wears a silk tie-dye dress by Lucy Paris, perfect for all your spring events. Find it at Wildflowers Boutique in Orange Beach.

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 11

PIECES BOUTIQUE Pieces Boutique welcomes all beach babes of all sizes! Pieces is all about body positivity, we want each babe to feel confident in each piece!

This boutique carries swimwear, woman’s clothing and accessories! We love to host Pop Up Shops! Find us popped up at markets, parties and coffee shops! » 824 Gulf Shores Pkwy., Gulf Shores, AL 36542 » (850) 497-2455 TOP LEFT: Madelynn Mann wears a white skort romper with green tortoise shell earrings. This look is perfect for Easter brunch, date night or a bridal shower and can be found at Pieces Boutique.

TOP RIGHT: Kala Bunch is ready for a sweet time in this candy stripe romper with pink tortoise shell earrings, available at Pieces Boutique.

RIGHT: Madelynn Mann (left) wears an Australian tangerine one piece and gold earrings. Kala Bunch (right) wears an Australian cobalt blue bikini and white clay earrings. Find these looks and many more at Pieces Boutique.

12 Beachin’ ● April 2020

RIGHT: Lee Jones, Fisher’s director of bar operation and front of the house manager, prepares a cocktail for Maria Brown as she waits in a Fridaze wrinkle resistant, wash and dry linen crop pant in white with a short stylish shirt jacket also by Fridaze. Her accessories include a Silk Roads scarf statement piece and work of art John Michael Richards earrings.

BOTTOM LEFT: Maria Brown wears Slimsatin pant with Tummy Tamer easy wear, retro fringed bell bottom jeans paired with a blush eyelet and silk peasant top by M. and made In Italy She accessorized with glass pendant and earrings by Buttercup. Capture this look at Too Hot Mamas.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Maria Brown wears Peaks Dragon Leggings from Sitka Alaska paired with a purple Caribe tunic and Ficklesticks cherry necklace.

The Gulf Shores based shop donates a portion of the proceeds from each Sitka Alaska leggings purchase to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.

TOO HOT MAMAS Too Hot Mamas is the ideal place to find unique beach fashions perfect for the Gulf Coast area. Along with carrying the hottest trends in clothing, we also feature swim wear brands such as Maxine, Beach House, 24th & Ocean and more! Specializing in Plus and Bra Size swim wear. » SanRoc Cay » 27267 Perdido Beach Blvd, Orange Beach, AL 36561 » (251) 974-1427

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 13

CHARM BOUTIQUE Charm is an exciting collection of contemporary clothing inspired by the feminine and bohemian styles of yesterday and modernized for today’s trend conscious woman. Our store is located in Gulf Shores, Alabama in addition to our online store, ShopCharmBoutique.com.

Owner, Jana Porter, originally from Jackson, MS, received her B.A. in Art from Ole Miss. After graduating she moved to the beach where she worked in interior design for several years.

Our inventory is always changing to keep up with the latest trends and designs. Visit us today to see what Charm Boutique has for you. » 1545 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 » (251) 948-3500 TOP LEFT: Jordan McElroy is ready to an evening out in an Attitud Check, red ruffle sleeve fitted dress by She & Sky with gold pearl hoops.

TOP RIGHT: Jordan McElroy wears oversized Victoria Paper Bag Pants in cobalt blue linen with a tie detail in front and pockets by Do & Be Collection ($59) and fitted ivory ribbed cotton tank with wood buttons.

Accessories by Charm Boutique include Mizzihippi earrings, square brass necklace and mustard bag.

RIGHT: Jordan McElroy is ready for warmer weather in the Start of Summer Stripe Jumpsuit from Skies Are Blue. The ensemble features a rounded, yet V-neck neckline, adjustable straps, with crochet detail in the center and around the waist. The outfit also features a stretchy, smocked back that does a little twist, and of course pockets. Jordan pairs this with a fan out necklace and cognac tote.

14 Beachin’ ● April 2020

LEFT: Wildflowers Boutique is located at The Commons Shopping Center in Orange Beach, and is locally owned and operated by mother/daughter duo Terri Long (left) and Candice Duncan (right).

Candice Duncan wears white flares by Unpublished with an Others Follow tie back tank, available at Wildflowers Boutique.

Teri Long wears light washed black Free People denim with a Mink Pink white button top paired with fun one of a kind jewelry, each available at Wildflowers Boutique.

BOTTOM LEFT: Ally Reid is read for sun and adventure in this tropical print Sadie & Sage strapless jumpsuit and fun tassel earrings.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Bailey Kennon (left) wears a Buddy Love gold-threaded dress featuring an elastic waistline, V-neck with string to be tied, and a ruffled bottom and bell sleeves. Perfect for any occasion and available at Wildflowers Boutique. She and Teri Long (right) spent the morning relaxing at Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina, named one of the South’s Best Restaurants for 2019 by Southern Living.

WILDFLOWERS BOUTIQUE Wildflowers Boutique is Locally Owned & Operated by Mother/Daughter Duo, Terri and Candice. They have been providing fabulously fun fashion in Orange Beach since 2009. Wildflowers Boutique offers the most original and unique selection of clothing, jewelry, handbags, shoes, accessories, and gifts for all ages. Each item is handpicked by Terri & Candice. We carry a limited quantity of each item, and with new merchandise arriving daily, our selection is always changing!

Voted Best of Big Beautiful Baldwin 2020 Best Boutique at the Beach & Women’s Clothing » 25910 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561 » (251) 981-WILD (9453)

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 15

THE ORIGINAL OYSTER HOUSE TRADING COMPANY The Original Oyster House Trading Company features a great selection of unique gifts, candles, t-shirts, seaside jewelry, Tervis tumblers, beach accessories, children’s toys and much more! If you are a fan of the Original Oyster House restaurant, you don’t want to miss an opportunity to bring the culture home. Be sure to check out the latest Original Oyster House collectible t-shirts as well as Joe & Dave’s sauces and seasonings. » Original Oyster House Boardwalk, 701 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542 » (251) 948-2445 TOP LEFT: Brendle Cojocari enjoys a game of cornhole while with friends in the courtyard at Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina. Brendle wears a tie-dye Gulf Shores sweatshirt and carries her go-to summer Bogg Bag in teal. Accessories include tie dye earrings with gold accent and five gold bangle bracelets. Each item is available at Oyster House Trading Company.

TOP RIGHT: Brendle Cojocari enjoys hanging out and playing corn hole with her friends at Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina. Brendle wears a purple Gulf Shores t-shirt and carries her go to summer Bogg Bag in teal.

Accessories include tie dye earrings with gold accent and five gold bangle bracelets. Find all this and more at Oyster House Trading Company.

RIGHT: Brendle Cojocari’s shirt says it all, Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out! The jeep fun chalky mint shirt is paired with cute wicker hoops with a palm leaf detail.

Find them at the Oyster House Trading Company.

16 Beachin’ ● April 2020

BOTTOM LEFT: Dawn Mainsbridge (left) is ready for a day on the links in golf attire from Lilly Pulitzer’s Activewear collection wearing custom color prosecco pink Frida Ruffle Polo featuring UPF 50+ protection. Both top and pants are Lilly’s exclusive LUXLETIC fabric which blends function and fashion. Corso Golf Pants are also a Lilly Pulitzer custom print from the Spring 20 Collection. The white zip up long sleeve fleece jacket with gold zipper is available in Resort White. The accessories are Blowfish gold metallic slides and Floats Polarized sunglasses. Find all of these items and more at Beach House Boutique.

Robin Mills is also wearing a Lilly Pulitzer short sleeve V-Neck Tee in “Myrtle Green” with a Tammy skort in the top-selling, Spring print “Hanging Around” featuring: monkeys and palm trees, embellished with white trim. The color block sweater wrap is also a Lilly Pulitzer design and the ensemble and topped off with Rousseau Sandal featured in Green.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Robin Mills and Dawn Mainsbridge wait for their table at Fishers Upstairs, an upscale yet comfortable fine dining experience.

Robin (left) wears a palm printed travel dress for summer in a sleeveless easy A-line from LULU B clothing with a frayed, white cotton jacket also from LULU B.Dawn (right) wears a Tribal Sportswear wide leg navy striped pants with a high rise and belt with a solid Nautical 3/4 sleeve top with gold buttons.

ABOVE: Robin Mills, owner of Beach House Boutique (left) wears a cheetah print shirt by Bleu swimwear over a textured black two-piece bandeau bra top with gold buttons from Lauren by Ralph Lauren Swimwear and gold slides with espadrille wedge from Blowfish shoes Gold leather wristlet from Lilly Pulitzer. Her accessories include a handy, vacation-ready phone/wallet combination. Dawn Mainsbridge (right) wears a zebra one shoulder, one-piece swimsuit by La Blanca that flows easily from boat to dinner with the addition of black silk flowy Palazzo pants from Tempo Paris. Her outfit features silver earrings from the Brighton jewelry collection, all available at Beach House Boutique.

BEACH HOUSE BOUTIQUE Robin Mills, Owner and Lifestyle Coordinator of the Beach House Boutique is a former New Yorker and graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology. Robin opened the Beach House Boutique in 2007, with her mother, Joan Mills, and together with their fashion and merchandising backgrounds developed a year round resort-wear shop for the beach lifestyle. » 3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Suite 320, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 » (251) 948-7467

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 17

ABOUT THE PHOTOSHOOT Beach fashions shot on location courtesy of Fisher’s and Orange Beach Marina Sun-kissed days and warm, summer nights are always a delight here

Featured in

As a premier marina on the Gulf Coast, Orange Beach Marina offers a safe, fully protected harbor with 161 slips available and family-friendly environment for all types of boaters.

Conveniently accessible from the Gulf, Tennessee-Tombigbee, Intracoastal Waterway, Mobile or Pensacola Bay, their state-of-the-art docks, two on-site restaurants, and exceptional laundry and shower facilities offer guests a pleasant experience without leaving the marina.

27075 Marina Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561

Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina houses two restaurants under one roof, each devoted to creating mouthwatering cuisine that complement the two waterfront dining experiences: Upstairs and Dockside, both of which are recommended by Southern Living by naming Fisher’s At Orange Beach Marina One of the South’s Best Restaurants for 2019.

251-981-4207 251-981-2094 fax

27075 Marina Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561

info@orangebeachmarina.com

Call 251-981-7308 Dockside or 251-981-7305 Upstairs

www.orangebeachmarina.com

www.FishersOBM.com

18 Beachin’ ● April 2020

Grcteioantof

Contemporary Home Décor, Fashion, and Accessories with a Beach Flair

Sele New Arrivals

Huge

Discoun ts on Sa le Mercha ndise

Apparel, Gifts, Home Decor, Jewelry, Kids, Living, Pets THE WHARF 4776 Wharf Pkwy Ste 110 Orange Beach, AL 36561

FOLEY 219 S McKenzie St. Foley, AL 36535

FRENCH QUARTER 719 Royal St. New Orleans, LA 70116 504-522-9222 April 2020 ● Beachin’ 19

20 Beachin’ ● April 2020

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 21

Sands of Time The history of ONO Island There are many small islands in the area which add to the “feel” of Orange Beach as a tropical resort. The largest of these is ONO Island. It is located on Old River just north of Gulf Beach. It is the largest Island in Orange Beach, approximately 7.5 miles long. It is a very upscale place, but it was not always that Long way.

Before the 1950s, George Kee and his brother Harville raised about 5,000 goats on the island. The brothers were bridge tenders in the area. They lived in a small shack and sold goats for milk and meat. According to Clifford Callaway, when his Father needed milk or meat, he would tell Clifford and his brother Nolan to paddle over to the island and buy some from the Kee brothers. They charged 50 cents each if you caught your own goat or one dollar if they caught it for you. Surprisingly the locals never called the island Goat Island.

The History of ONO Island ownership goes back to the late 1930’s. Following the Great Depression, the west end of ONO Island and part of the western end of Perdido Key was bought for taxes owed by Dr. Amos Garrett and a Mr. McFall. The eastern end (a half mile) of ONO was owned by the Golightly Family. Dr. Garrett was my cousin and was a dentist in Robertsdale, and also Mayor of Robertsdale.

He was known as a compassionate man with a love of his community, county, State and fellow man. The land they bought also included large tracts of land on Alabama Point, around Cotton Bayou, the Catman Road area and of course ONO.

In the early 1950s, Dr. Garrett started trying to work with the States of Florida and Alabama to get a bridge at Alabama Point. He was a smart man, and he knew the only way to develop the Island was to get a bridge over the Pass. Since the State line was at the present Flora-Bama, Alabama officials told the Florida officials they would extend their line to the Pass if they helped build the Bridge.

Negotiations did not go well as both States were claiming the Island.

Some say that’s how the Island got its name with each saying ‘ OhNO’, the island is ours.

Local historian Margaret Childress Long moved to Orange Beach from Evergreen when she was just two months shy of her second birthday. Although she did spend 12 years in Creola she has always called Orange Beach home.

Margaret and her husband Buddy live in the same house where Margaret’s parents lived for more than 50 years. Her dad paid $12,500 to Dr. Amos Garret of Robertsdale, her mom’s first cousin, in 1949 for the 300 ft. waterfront parcel.

A teacher at Fairhope Middle and High Schools and Elberta Middle School, Margaret served the island as school board representative for six years. A fisherman, hunter and farmer, her father also owned a farm in Summerdale. Sons Wesley and Brooks have turned the farm into the popular Alligator Alley tourist attraction.

Margaret has co-authored two books, “The Best Place to Be – The Story of Orange Beach, Alabama” and “Orange Beach Alabama – A Pictorial History”

SUBMITTED PHOTO

ONO Island 22 Beachin’ ● April 2020

ADVERTISEMENT

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-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 April 2020 ● Beachin’ 23

Beach Happenings Strong spring sports season ahead for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach More than 30 sporting events take place through May 2020 As temperatures warm up along Alabama’s beaches, the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission is gearing up for a solid spring 2020 lineup with more than 30 events slated for March through May. From collegiate volleyball and track championships to high school tournaments and an array of races, there are plenty of events for participants and spectators alike to experience.

Beth Gendler, vice president of sales for the Sports Commission, says sports tourism continues to grow and contributes greatly to the local municipalities’ economic impact.

“Thanks to the countless athletes, coaches, families and fans who travel to coastal Alabama for athletic events, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach saw $121.44 million in sports economic impact in 2019,” noted Gendler. “The genuine hospitality these visitors encounter from the front desk at their accommodations to the grocery store checkout line resonates and gives them yet another reason to return for their next family vacation.”

MAJOR SPRING EVENTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • Gulf Shores High School Gulf Coast Classic - March 30 to April 1: Gulf Coast Classic III Softball Tournament • April 9-10: AISA Outdoor Track & Field State Championship

24 Beachin’ ● April 2020

• April 30 to May 2: AHSAA State Track Championship (4-7A boys and girls) • May 1-3: NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship • May 2-3: Gulf Coast Region “BeachFest” – National Beach Tour National Qualifier • May 7-9: AHSAA Regional Softball Championship • May 20-22: NAIA Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field National Championships For information on upcoming athletic events along Alabama’s Gulf Coast, visit GSOBsports.com, or call 1-800745-SAND.

10%

Off Storewide 2020 SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULE: » March 28: Flora-Bama’s Beach Run-Walk for America’s Warriors 5K & 1/2 Marathon » March 28-29: USSSA Global Sports Baseball 300 Point Qualifier » March 30-31: University of South Alabama Men’s Golf Spring Tournament » March 30 to April 1: Gulf Coast Classic III Softball Tournament » April 4: Zydeco & Crawfish Festival 5K Run » April 4-9: Spring Break Training » April 9-10: AISA Outdoor Track & Field State Championship » April 18: 24th Annual Mullet Man Triathlon » April 23-26: Alabama Tennis Invitational » April 30 to May 2: AHSAA State Track Championship (4-7A boys and girls) » May 1-2: Jubilee Open Martial Arts Tournament » May 1-3: NCAA Beach Volleyball Championship » May 2-3: Gulf Coast Region “BeachFest” – National Beach Tour National Qualifier » May 7-9: AHSAA Regional Softball Championship » May 9: Wild Thang 5K and 1 mile Family Walk » May 9: Good Life Ride » May 20-22: NAIA Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field National Championships » May 24: Paradise Island 5K

Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm

Call 251-971-2005

10062 Tony Drive, Foley, AL 36535 (Co. Rd. 20, East of Hwy. 59on the left before the Beach Express)

www.gigiscrapbookin.com

Billy’s Seafood If It Swims, We’ve Got It! Open Air Seafood Market

BILLY’S MOM’S SHRIMP SALAD

251-949-6288

Co. Rd. 10 W. on Bon Secour River

www.billys-seafood.com

$5.00 OFF

5 LBS. OR MORE

HEADLESS SHRIMP $1.00 OFF PER LB. (Not Valid with Any Other Coupon or Discount)

WE SHIP SEAFOOD Open Monday-Saturday 7am-5:00pm

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 25

Shop & Dine

Histor

Downtow Foley A L A B A M A

Welcome Center located at 104 N. McKenzie Street

VisitFoley.org 108 S. Alston Street, Foley, AL 36535

(251) 971-TANN

4

1

MANNING JEWELRY

207 West Laurel Ave. Foley, AL 36535 manningjewelry.com 251-943-4771

Since 1949

Closed Mondays

2

5

Holmes Medical Museum

111 W. Laurel Ave Foley, AL 251-970-1818 Open Monday-Saturday 10 am-2 pm

3

To Advertise Call Bethany Summerlin at 251-266-9982 26 Beachin’ ● April 2020

Free Admission

6

109 West Laurel Ave. Foley, AL 36535 www.gypsyqueenjava.com

A full service coffee bar “Espresso, Chai, & Others”

7

Fol A LA B

ric

wn Foley 8

FOLEY ALABAMA RAILROAD MUSEUM FREE 251-943-1818 125 E. Laurel Ave., Foley, AL www.FoleyRailroadMuseum.com 12

“We Buy Gold & Silver”

Parke Place Jewelry 105 S. McKenzie St. Foley, AL 36535

(251) 943-7225 M-F 10am-5pm Sat. by appointment

9

www.ParkePlaceJewelry.com

Oui Oui P ris French American Restaurant Open, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm 115 N McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535

13

Let’s Get Grillin’ Meats WAGYU BEEF / BILL-E’S BACON (251) EXOTIC MEAT / BISON / ELK OSTRICH / C.A.B. / LAMB / CHEESE CURDS CHEESE / BRATS / FIRE DISC GRILLS Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm 116 W. Laurel Ave., Downtown Foley, AL

ley A M A

943-MEAT (6328)

10 11

200 Hwy. 59 So., Foley, Al.

251.943.2941

M-F 10 am – 4 pm Sat. 10-3 pm www.hollisinterior.com

101 S McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535 ( 251) 943-1359 Monday - Thursday 11AM - 6PM Friday and Saturday 11AM - 8PM Sunday 12PM - 5PM

14

To Advertise Call Bethany Summerlin at 251-266-9982 April 2020 ● Beachin’ 27

Gulf Coast

Arts

Alliance

251.948.2627 gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail.com gulfcoastartsalliance.com 225 East 24th Ave Waterway Village, Gulf Shores Monday-Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 28 Beachin’ � April 2020

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 29

Out and About The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is officially open The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber and the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting with a large crowd in attendance. As the ribbon dropped the crowds quickly moved toward the zoo gates. The first visitors enjoyed walking the grounds, observing the animals in their spacious enclosures, feeding the giraffes and meeting the baby kangaroos.

The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is located at 20499 Oak Road East in Gulf Shores and is open daily from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission prices range from free for children two and under to $19.95 for adults (13-54).

PHOTOS BY MELANIE LECROY 30 Beachin’ ● April 2020

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 31

‘Reel in o customers etss your busin

APRIL 17 – MAY 16

2020

FOR REGISTATION AND SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT US AT Alabama Gulf Coast Slam • P.O. Box 222 • Orange Beach, AL 36561 251-609-1555 • AlabamaGulfCoastSlam@gmail.com OR VISIT THE WEBSITE AT https://alabamagulfcoastslam.com

GULF COAST MEDIA THE COURIER • THE ONLOOKER • THE ISLANDER • THE BALDWIN TIMES

Call or email today to place your ad

Call LouAnn Love at 803.603.8044

louann@gulfcoastmedia.com

the little zoo that

GREW! NOW OPEN!

The new Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is a modern educational wildlife park on 25 expansive acres with something for everyone, from hands-on educational animal encounters and awe-inspiring animal habitats to a sky-lift for a birds-eye view of the zoo.

Education. Conservation. Adventure. Community.

info@algulfcoastzoo.org • alabamagulfcoastzoo.com 20499 Oak Road East, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 33

!

D E P P A TR Fort Morgan introduces Escape Room

BY ALLISON MARLOW There are bars on the windows. Around you sit a field desk, a cannon and boxes of ammunition.

If you look carefully among these items, you will find clues that can lead you to freedom and help your troops understand the defenses of Mobile Bay. Welcome to the Escape Room at Fort Morgan a new attraction at the towering fortress located at the edge of Mobile Bay where troops hunkered during the Battle of Mobile Bay in August, 1864. The fort was used off and on throughout the Spanish American War, World War I and World War II. Visitors to the fort can easily envision life as an enlistee huddled in the dark hallways and rooms of the imposing brick structure. The new escape room now allows them to join those ranks.

Each clue offers not only a path to freedom but also a brief history lesson. Every item in the room is a reproduction of authentic Civil War era relics except for the cannon and 34 Beachin’ ● April 2020

the cannon balls on the floor, which no modern-day tourist can destroy.

“We wanted to try something new to bring in the younger crowd and to help them learn history,” said Wendy Hyatt, of Fort Morgan Historical Site. “The kids love it.”

Those with a sharp eye and a thick knowledge of Civil War history might recognize the portrait on the shelf of Mary Elizabeth, a well-known Union spy in New Orleans.

And as it turns out, you are a spy too, hence being trapped in a secure room. A museum guide in full period costume remains in the room to help visitors follow the clues. Hyatt said it takes most groups about 40 minutes to gain their freedom.

“There’s a lot in here to keep you occupied and to go through,” she said. “Most groups turn the whole place upside-down.”

Currently visitors must call ahead to make reservations for the room, which is open Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and 2

p.m. The cost is an additional $25. Hyatt said the staff hopes to open the room on the weekends during the summer months as well.

They are most excited about the new way that visitors are learning history.

“It’s full of lessons, fun and you get to be a spy for the day.

What’s better than that?” she said.

Want to go?

WHAT: Fort Morgan Escape Room WHEN: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

AGES: Recommended for ages 12 and older. Minimum 4 participants, maximum 8. Depending on availability other participants may be added to your group.

COST: $25 per person TO BOOK: Send an email to escaperoom@fort-morgan.org MORE INFORMATION: http://www.fort-morgan.org/ escape-room/

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 35

Crazy Sista Cooking with Lucy Buffett Homeport Crab Melt I developed this recipe when I worked as a catering chef aboard the motor yacht Mariner III in New York. I originally used the rich, addictive cheesy crab filling in puff pastry hors d’oeuvres. It is such a versatile recipe that can be used as filling, spread or a dip – I love it golden, hot, and bubbling in Buffett a small baking dish, served with crackers.

Here it works beautifully on an open-faced sandwich. My mother loved this sandwich; I put it on the original LuLu’s menu for her, and I’m glad I did because it is now one of the best-selling sandwiches at my restaurants.

Homeport Crab Melt Makes four sandwiches Ingredients 1 pound cooked fresh blue crab claw meat, picked through for shells, handled carefully to keep the meat in big chunks

2 cups shredded Swiss cheese ½ cup finely chopped green onions ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 ½ cups mayonnaise 4 (8-inch) loaves New Orleans-style French bread Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the crabmeat, cheese, green onion, salt and pepper.

3. Add the mayonnaise and mix well.

4. Cut each French loaf in half horizontally.

5. Spread the crabmeat mixture generously over each piece of bread.

6. Place all eight pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until the crabmeat mixture is hot and the cheese starts to bubble.

7. Turn the oven to broil and broil for a few minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.

LuLu Note I serve this “open-faced” on the French bread, but I have also made it as an hors d’oeuvre for parties on toast points or as an individual appetizer wrapped in phyllo dough. There are many ways to serve this rich, addictive fish.

36 Beachin’ ● April 2020

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 37

Anushka Oils

©

100% pure essential oils from Europe

A European Lifestyle for Generations We Grow our own Jasmine Locally for all of our Skin Care Products 38 Beachin’ ● April 2020

Anushka Oils are available at the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market every Saturday 20733 Miflin Road Foley, Alabama 36535

taste of the Gulf Coast Featuring DeSoto’s

in this issue Cactus Cantina LuLu’s DeSoto’s Original Oyster House Fish River Grill Tacky Jacks Kiva Grill at Kiva Dunes

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 39

Aw Wi ar nn d ing Daily i Lunch Specials

includes Swamp

& Dessert

py p HaouAr M M-6P 1 1 H Y

Soup

Mon. thru Fri.

A RY D LL BAR S FU PRICE H T BES E BEAC H ON T

EVE

“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

Now Open: Fish River Grill by the Bay 19270 Scenic Hwy 98, Fairhope, AL • 251.928.8118 40 Beachin’ ● April 2020

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

Gulf Shores Later Hours Spring & Summer

Aw Wi ar nn d ing 1545 Gulf Shores Parkway • Gulf Shores, Alabama (Next to Rouses)

251.948.1110

OMG! SHRIMP FEAST POBOY!!!

CHOSEN IN TOP “100 DISHES TO EAT IN ALABAMA BEFORE YOU DIE” GRILLED or FRIED AUTHENTIC SOUTHERN COOKED SEAFOOD PLATTERS

(Served w/ Fries, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies, Fried Okra, Tartar or Cocktail Sauce & Swamp Soup) Bayou Seafood Platter - Fried Gator, Frog Legs, Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish Seafood Platter - Fried Shrimp, Oyster, Catfish RAW Cajun ls Golden Fried Catfish Platter (U.S. Raised) o t OYS h Pis g Crawrefis in TER th o Fried Select Oyster Platter N ’s The B !

A {Fair Like ‘Em Fried Shrimp Platter - (Approx. 14-15) hope R by th Fried Gator Platter e Ba y

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 ~ BUSHWACKER DIXIE DARLIN’ ~ MARDI GRAS MARGARITA

608 S. McKenzie Street (Foley Plaza on Hwy. 59) Foley, Alabama

251.952.FISH (3474)

19270 Scenic Hwy. 98 Fairhope, Alabama

251.928.8118

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

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 41

EESSTT B B D D E E T T O VVO ODD OO FFO N N A A C C I I X M MEEX EE G UULLFF G H H T T N O ON OAASSTT!!

CCO

Mexican Grill OUR PER BEACH B DIDO L LOCATIO VD. N SERVING IS BREAKFA ST!

IIZZIINNGG SSPPEECCIIAALL EERRVVIICCEE --SS IINN FFUULLLL TTEERRIINNGG!!

AA EEVVEENNTT CC IITT AALLLL!!

O O D D WEE W

108 North Section Street Fairhope, AL 36532

25311 Perdido Beach Blvd.

Orange Beach, AL 36561

22 Palafox Place Pensacola, FL 32502

3849 Gulf Shores Parkway, Suite 1 and 2 Gulf Shores, AL 36542

25908 Canal Rd., Suite A Orange Beach, AL 36561

5121 North 12th Avenue Pensacola, FL 32504

Mexican Grill

www.MyCactusCantina.com www.MyCactusCantina.com

FREE

Small Cheese Dip with purchase of 2 Entrees Up to $3.99 Value

Mexican Grill

Dine In Only. 1 coupon per table and not valid on to go orders.

Please mention coupon when ordering. Not valid with other discounts, specials or coupons.

Expires 4/30/20. Beachin’ April 42 Beachin’ ● April 2020

tarters

a jitas

cactus guacamole

a sizzling plaTTer oF bell peppers and onions wiTh your choice oF meaT. all FajiTas are served wiTh leTTuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole and choice oF Two (2): mexican rice, black beans, cacTus griTs or reFried beans

3 aMigos cheese dip

Large bowl of our delicious cheese dip with grilled shrimp, steak* and chicken. Served with pico de gallo on the side and your choice of warm corn or flour tortillas so you can roll your own tacos 9.99

Cantina Sampler

A trio of our famous cheese dip, pico de gallo and guacamole. Served with a heaping basket of tortilla chips.

No substitutions please 9.49

cactus guacaMole

Fresh chunks of avocado mixed with tomatoes, onions, light jalapeños, lime juice and cilantro large 8.49 small 4.49

chicken wings

cheese dip

Eight flavorful chicken wings tossed in our unique sauce, served with your choice of dressing 9.99

large 6.99 | small 3.99

chicken Fingers

large 7.59 | small 4.59

Four lightly breaded chicken strips served with fries and your choice of dressing 8.99

cheese cu rds

For one

chicken shriMp steak*

or two

11.99

20.99

12.99

21.99

13.99

23.49

all Tacos are orders oF Two or Three and are served in your choice oF soFT Flour or crispy corn shell. includes choice oF Two (2): mexican rice, black beans, cacTus griTs or reFried beans

piña fajitaS

A cored pineapple half stuffed with grilled chicken on a bed of sautéed bell peppers and onions 15.99 subsTiTuTe: sTeak* +3.00 | shrimp + 2.00

Bean & cheese dip

tacos Mexicanos

BeeF & cheese dip

large 7.49 | small 4.59

haBanero salsa 1.99

texaS fajita naChoS

Choice of grilled steak* , chicken or shrimp with sautéed onions and bell peppers on a bed of refried beans in a crispy tortilla shell with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream, drizzled with cheese 8.99 A large crispy tortilla shell on a bed of refried beans, filled with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef with a side of our cheese dip 7.49

Fajita nachos

Grilled chicken over lettuce, spinach, avocado and diced tomatoes, topped with pico de gallo 8.99 subsTiTuTe grilled sTeak* + 2.49

grande sup reMe nachos

Tortilla chips topped with black or refried beans, seasoned shredded chicken or ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, jalapeños and melted cheese 9.99 sub sTeak* or grilled chicken 1.99

nachos

cheese nachos 5.99 cheese & beeF 7.49 cheese, beeF & bean 7.49

cheese & bean 6.49 cheese & shredded chicken 7.99

cactus grilled chicken salad

gulF coast seaFood Bu rrito

A blend of Triggerfish and shrimp mixed with fresh pico de gallo, house spices and tomato salsa, then topped with cheese dip and red burrito sauce. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 12.99

seaFood Quesadilla

shriMp diaBlo

Guacamole with iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheese 4.99

caldo de caMarón (shriMp)

Shrimp cooked in hot sauce with Mexican rice, onions, mushrooms, cilantro and slices of avocado. bowl 8.99 • cup 4.99

caldo de pollo

Authentic Mexican style chicken soup bowl 6.99 • cup 3.99

Grilled shrimp and Triggerfish with fresh pico de gallo, sautéed onions and bell peppers. Served with sour cream, lettuce and tomato on the side 10.49 add rice and/or beans + 2.49

shriMp tacos

Filled with shrimp grilled with garlic butter and topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado and honey habanero sauce.

Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans Two Tacos 11.49 | Three Tacos 13.49

Bu rrito ranchero

Large flour tortilla filled with grilled steak* or chicken, grilled onions, peppers and topped with our zesty ranchero salsa and melted cheese. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 10.99

california burrito

cactus grilled Bu rrito

Large flour tortilla with grilled steak* or chicken and covered with our cheese dip. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 9.49

California Burrito

Grilled steak* or chicken, Mexican rice, black or refried beans and your choice of mild or hot salsa rolled in a large flour tortilla. Topped with cheese dip, sour cream and avocados 13.49

VegetaRian Veggie Fajitas

Grilled tomatoes, spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, green and red bell peppers and onions. Served with Mexican rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo accompanied with flour tortillas 9.99 For Two 17.99

spinach and MushrooM Quesadilla

Flour tortilla stuffed with melted cheese, sautéed spinach and mushrooms with sour cream, lettuce and tomatoes served on the side 7.49 add rice and/or beans + 2.49

shriMp & grits

carnitas

Slow-simmered pork tips cooked with sautéed onions.

Served with fresh tortillas, lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream 12.99

shriMp cocktail

Shrimp in our cocktail sauce. Served with fresh avocado and crackers 12.99

chiMichanga plate

spinach enchiladas

Two enchiladas filled with sautéed spinach and tomatoes and topped with enchilada sauce. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 7.99

cactus Veggie Bu rrito

Seasoned mixed veggies wrapped in a large flour tortilla, topped with sour cream and avocado. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 8.49

Flan

A traditional sponge-based custard with a sweet filling 5.49

sopapilla 2.99

Fried cheesecake chiMichanga

chu rros 4.99 Fried ice creaM 4.29

ruM sisters

With strawberry sauce 7.49

chocolate taco

Chocolate dipped ice cream taco 5.49

Gourmet alcohol infused cakes from orange beach! Ask your server for this weeks special flavor!

twisted sista

Dark chocolate, Kahlúa and white rum 6.49

ids ’ Menu cactus Fingers

Chicken fingers with fries 5.99

taco

Chicken or beef taco served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 5.99

enchilada Meal

Cheese, chicken or beef enchilada served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, beans, Cactus grits or fries 5.99

Mini nachos

Mini Quesadillas

Kid-sized quesadillas stuffed with cheese and chicken or ground beef and served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, beans, Cactus grits or fries 5.99

cactus Mini Bu rrito

Beef or shredded chicken burrito served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, beans, Cactus grits or fries 5.99 subsTiTuTe sTeak* or grilled chicken for 1.50.

served wiTh leTTuce, TomaToes, sour cream and cheese. add rice and/or beans + 2.49

BeveRages

Fajita Quesadilla

Grilled steak* or chicken with sautéed onions and peppers.

Served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese 10.49

shredded chicken 6.49 ground BeeF 6.49 cheese only 5.49

Bu rrito • chile relleno • enchilada taMale • taco • chalupa • tostada

any one

any two

7.99

9.49

any three 10.49

 la cartE BeeF or shredded chicken taco 2.49 BeeF or shredded chicken enchilada 2.59 grilled chicken taco 2.99 grilled steak* taco 3.49 triggerFish taco 3.49 shriMp taco 3.49 gringo taco 3.49 BeeF Bu rrito 2.99 grilled chicken Bu rrito 5.99 chile relleno 3.49 or

shriMp 6.99

grilled steak* strips 7.99 BeeF or chicken chiMichanga 7.99

ides aVocado slices 2.69 diced toMatoes .99 onions .99

lettuce .99

salsa Verde .99 Mexican rice 1.99 Black Beans 1.99 cactus style cheese grits 1.99 rice & Beans 3.99 pico de gallo 1.79 shredded cheese 1.49

grilled chicken or steak Quesadilla

Grilled chicken or steak* served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese. Served with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes 9.49

s

reFried Beans 1.99

Grilled steak*, chicken and shrimp with sautéed onions and Grilled shrimp served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese. peppers served inside a flour tortilla with melted cheese 11.49 Served with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes 10.99 texas fajita quesadilla

tu

-cantina+

grilled chicken For children 12 years and younger. includes soFT drink or Tea (dine-in only). add 2.00 For adulTs

Cheese and chips nachos 5.99

shriMp Quesadilla

ac

grilled steak* Burrito 7.49

Quesadill as texas Fajita Quesadilla

c

A large flour tortilla stuffed with beef or shredded chicken, then lightly fried 9.99 add sTeak* or grilled chicken + 1.99

A dessert sampler of ice cream and churros. Serves four 8.99 With ice cream 4.79

arroz con pollo

Grilled chicken and cheese dip over a bed of Mexican rice 8.49

served wiTh your choice oF Two (2): mexican rice, black or reFried beans or cacTus griTs. addiTional charges For sTeak*, grilled chicken or shrimp

Chicken breast smothered in bell peppers, onions and our cheese sauce 12.49

A bowl of our delicious Cactus style grits mixed with our seasoned jumbo shrimp 9.49

helado grande

chicken diaBlo

Grilled chicken cooked in our homemade spicy, cheesy sauce.

Served with your choice of two ((2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 12.49

coBos

pollo cactus Melt

Grilled shrimp cooked in our homemade spicy, cheesy sauce served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 12.99

Desserts

texas Bu rrito

Ground beef or shredded chicken rolled in a flour tortilla, covered with cheese and topped with lettuce and sour cream. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 9.49

hueVos rancheros

Fried eggs over lightly fried corn tortillas, topped with tomato-chili sauce 9.49

*These iTems are cooked To order: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.

Burritos

Bu rrito Mexicana

texas tacos

One steak* taco, one grilled chicken taco, one shrimp taco served with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese 13.49

taQuitos

Three rolled and lightly fried corn tortillas filled with seasoned shredded chicken or ground beef.

Served with pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese dip 10.99

triggerFish tacos

Local Gulf Triggerfish grilled and served on a soft flour tortilla or crunchy corn tortilla with lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado and honey habanero sauce. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans Two Tacos 11.99 | Three Tacos 13.79

guacaMole salad

Large flour tortilla stuffed with grilled steak*, chicken and shrimp, grilled onions and bell peppers, covered in our cheese dip and salsa. Served with your choice of two (2): Mexican rice, black beans, Cactus grits or refried beans 11.99

enchilada sup reMe

One shredded chicken, one beef, and one cheese enchilada topped with lettuce, tomato and sour cream 10.49

eafood

taco salad

Spinach, iceberg lettuce, pico de gallo, mushrooms, shredded cheese, avocado and sour cream with your choice of dressing 5.99

Grilled steak* or chicken on a bed of tortilla chips with onions and bell peppers. Topped with cheese dip and sour cream 10.99

carne asada

Grilled steak* presented on a bed of sizzling onions and bell peppers with pico de gallo, guacamole, lettuce and sour cream 12.49

piña fajitas (chicken)

Grilled steak*, chicken and shrimp on a bed of tortilla chips with onions and bell peppers.

Topped with cheese dip and sour cream 12.49

gringo tacos

TradiTional plaTes are served wiTh your choice oF Two (2): mexican rice, black or reFried beans or cacTus griTs

Fajita salad

house salad

Juicy grilled chicken tacos with fresh grilled pineapple and chorizo. Topped with raw onion and cilantro Two Tacos 12.49 | Three Tacos 13.99

Tr aditional l ates

oups & al ads Nachos

tacos de pollo

Seasoned ground beef or shredded chicken tacos with fresh pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese Two Tacos 9.99 | Three Tacos 10.99

jalapeño & cheese dip

large 7.59 | small 4.79

texas fajita nachos

Grilled steak* tacos with pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese Two Tacos 11.99 | Three Tacos 13.99

cactus tacos

large 7.99 | small 4.99

steak tacos

Authentic Mexican-style street tacos with carne asada, fresh cilantro and onion on corn tortillas. Served with lime Two Tacos 10.99 | Three Tacos 13.49 Juicy grilled chicken tacos with fresh pico de gallo, lettuce and cheese Two Tacos 10.99 | Three Tacos 12.49

chorizo sausage & cheese dip

Deep-fried to perfection and served with tomato dipping sauce 6.99

texas tacos

Tacos

texaS fajitaS

A sizzling platter of bell peppers and onions with grilled steak*, chicken, and shrimp 13.99 For Two 25.99

scoop oF haBanero .99 jalapeños .99

3849

sou r creaM .99 coke | diet coke | tea | dr pepper sprite | BarQ’s root Beer | leMonade orange Fanta | Mello yello | coFFee

tortillas 1.49 *These iTems are cooked To order: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.

gulf

28

Voted “People’ss Choice” “mustA-vi Since 2004

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

sit” while in Gulf Shor es

Casual family atmosphere Reasonable prices • Senior menu available

inning w d r a w A ish F d n a p Shrim lties Specia

Seafood Kitchen

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

44 Beachin’ ● April 2020

138 West 1st Ave Gulf Shores, AL

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

(Served with french fries)

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

Add House or Substitute Salad for side dish Po-Boy Sandwich Cheeseburger Crab Cake Po-Boy *Monte Cristo Sandwich

Dinner Menu

STARTERS Oysters on the Half Shell 1/2 dozen ................1 dozen Southern Style Crab Cakes Shrimp Remoulade Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip Coconut Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms Alligator Bites Fried Crab Claws 1/2 lb 1 lb Tuna Dip Sweet Potato French Fry Basket Fried Green Tomatoes GUMBO & SOUP Seafood Gumbo cup bowl Crab & Shrimp Bisque cup bowl 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

SALADS Dressings: Honey-Mustard, Ranch, Bleu

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

Riviera Salad - with pecan chicken tenders - with chicken tenders - with boiled shrimp - with grilled or blackened chicken Caesar Salad - w/grilled or blackened chicken - w/boiled shrimp Gumbo & Salad - a cup of Seafood Gumbo and our Bisque & Salad SEAFOOD FAVORITES (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

SEAFOOD PLATTERS

(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

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

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

(Served with new potatoes & one side)

Snow Crab Legs - 2 lbs.

Royal Red Shrimp - 1 lb.

Combo - 1/2 pound Royal Reds & 1 pound Snow Crab 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

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

Combo - 1/2 lb. Each Crab Cakes - 2 cakes PASTA Fettuccini Alfredo - w\grilled or blackened chicken - with shrimp or crawfish Basil Pesto Pasta - with Roma Tomatoes - with grilled chicken - with shrimp 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

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Hawaiian Rib-eye - (12 oz.)

- add jumbo grilled or fried shrimp Jamaica-Jerk Chicken Grilled Chicken Breasts Fried Chicken Tenders PASTA Fettuccini Alfredo - with grilled or blackened chicken - with shrimp or crawfish Scallops Alfredo Shrimp & Pasta Marsala Basil-Pesto Pasta - with grilled chicken - with shrimp SIDE DISHES Substitute House or Caesar Salad for a Side Dish

Sweet Potato Casserole ~ Cole Slaw Baked Potato ~ Steamed Vegetables Yellow Rice ~ French Fries Fried Green Tomatoes

46 Beachin’ ● April 2020

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 47

48 Beachin’ ● April 2020

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 49

50 Beachin’ ● April 2020

April 2020 ● Beachin’ 51