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After months of cold weather and empty beaches, it’s finally time to welcome back the season of sunshine and sunscreen: the spring.

This means more live music at venues on the coast, more sea-food specials at beachside ha-vens and of course, visitors that seem to outnumber the grains of sand.

The promise of fun in the sun draws students of all ages from across the country to our Gulf sands during spring break. This time of year brings a boom to the local businesses, but those busy days and nights — along with the traffic — may leave some wishing it were back to the slow-as-molasses winter months.

But with travelers impressed with the white beaches, the acclaimed seafood and the constant fun, locals can’t help but get a sense of pride when they get the chance to reply with, “I live here.”

I’ve had my share of the seasonal slump, and even if it means a little more (or a lot more) traf-fic, I’m welcoming the spring with open arms.

It’s that time of year when spring breakers re-place snowbirds and the snow days are replaced with sandy, sunburned days on the beach.

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Beachin’ magazine is published monthly by Gulf Coast Newspapers, LLC, PO Box 509 - Robertsdale, AL 36567 - 251.947.7712.

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New on the beach new restaurants and stores

Get Hooked

Who’s on the Island?Jim Trelford

What to Do

Musician SpotlightQ&A with Cowboy Johnson

Country lineup at The Wharf Darius Rucker headlines

Wildlife at Gulf State Park

GCAA Gallery opensbegins art street in Gulf Shores

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By Destiny Brown

The legendary Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party returns to the Flora-Bama

April 25-27 for a weekend filled with bushwhackers, oyster shuck-in’ and of course, mullets.

Held on the last full weekend of April, more than 35,000 people flock to the Flora-Bama to celebrate the fish, not the haircut.

This year, the 30th annual Mul-let Toss falls on the same weekend as the 50th anniversary of the Flo-ra-Bama, making the well-known honky tonk even more rockin’ than usual.

To celebrate the 50th anniversa-ry, the Flora-Bama has some special plans in the works.

“In terms of the 50th anniversary as a whole, we’re

trying to get one of each spirit (vodka, beer, whiskey, etc.) in a Flora-Bama 50th anniversary spirit that we will have available for purchase throughout the year,”

said Jenifer Surface-Ivey, marketing director of the Flora-Bama.

Don’t just come thirsty for bush-whackers at the event — come hun-gry, too. The Flora-Bama isn’t limit-ing its beachside smorgasbord.

“We will have our full oyster bar open, so we will have every-thing that’s normally on the menu, including hamburgers, chicken fingers and oysters,” Surface-Ivey said.

Live music will be on all three stages all day, every day during the event.

The Mullet Toss will be held on the sands in front of the Flora-Bama, where the tents, bikinis and coolers will make the ultimate beach party.

A SANDY CELEBRATION OF

The Miss Mullet bikini contest is held inside the Flora-Bama every day of the event. The contest gives participants a chance to win a cash prize.

FISH TOSS RULES• No stepping out of the circle during

your throw and follow through.• Throwing a mullet out of bounds

results in disqualification.• There will be six finalists in both the

men’s and women’s divisions each day.• Winners of the male and female

divisions will receive a trophy and a Flora-Bama gift certificate.


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The Alabama Side - $3 per person The Flora-Bama Bus will pick up at Publix, Orange Beach The Florida Side - $3 per person The Flora-Bama bus will pick up at Winn-Dixie in Perdido Key

Participants of the Mullet Toss will compete in throwing an approximately one-pound dead mullet over the state line of Florida and Alabama to see who can toss it the farthest distance. Tossers will throw from a 10-foot circle on the Alabama side.

The Mullet Toss brings in travelers from across the globe every year to congregate for the one-of-a-kind event.

“The money raised at Mullet Toss goes toward help-ing the communities with drugs and alcohol abuse, re-covery, advisory groups or things related in the com-munity,” Surface-Ivey said. “Each year, the Mullet Toss donates $20,000 on average to charity.”

If you attend, make sure to actually throw a mullet. “So many people come and just have the big party

and never actually get to the toss,” Surface-Ivey said. “If you’re going to come experience it, you have to do that.”

ABOVE: Participants stand on the Florida side of the line and toss into Alabama to see who can get the most distance.

RIGHT: Amber Reed and Rachel Beech hold last year’s trophy.

Photo by Capt. Mark Robinson

WHEN YOU GOWHAT: Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach PartyWHERE: Flora-Bama Lounge and Package StoreWHEN: Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27, Friday at 12 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m.COST: $15 entry fee to throw mullet. $15 cover charge for Flora-Bama. $35 weekend pass. Free with membership card.WEBSITE: www.florabama.comNOTE: Coolers will not be allowed through the Flora-Bama, but there is beach access on the side of the building.


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“For more than 100 years, Acme has been satisfy-ing the hungriest of people all over the world.

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Big Daddy’s GrillOpening April 20142420 E. Second St., Gulf Shores251-990-8555www.bigdaddysgrill.net

Formerly Rhythm & Rib’s in Gulf Shores, the Big Daddy’s franchise of Fairhope has big plans for the building.

“Big Daddy’s Grill is a casual family restaurant providing guests with great seafood, po’ boys, hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and appetiz-ers. Other than the location and not having live music, the Gulf Shores restaurant will be the same as the Fairhope location in menu options. They will have a full bar and offer a special lunch menu Tuesday - Fri-day from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.” - Jason Newsom, owner of Big Daddy’s Grill.

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Gilbey’s Seafood and SteakOpened January 201425775 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach251-981-2988www.gilbeysseafoodandsteaks.com

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Rouse’s MarketOpened February 20141545 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores251-948-4715Facebook: Rouse’s Gulf Shores7 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily

Gulf Shores will be Rouse’s Market’s first beach location. The store has chains in downtown New Orleans, downtown Lafay-ette, along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, in Mobile, in Spanish Fort and in several other locations.

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T

It was a beautiful summer morning when we leftFairhope, low humidity and not a cloud in the sky. Wewere on ourway down toOrange Beachto check outa businessthat many ofour friendshave told usabout, thisEnglishmanwho hadopened a Hair Salon on the beach with his daughterEmma. My hair is very important to me and getting agood haircut is a must, and that is what Anthony Jones isknown for and excellent hair color to boot.

We have both been very dissatisfied with the last fewattempts on designing our hair to suit our lifestyles; mostof the so called stylists did not take into considerationour age or understand that we both want to look greatwithout a lot of fuss and bother.

The traffic was a bit heavy due to the summer visitors,but we arrived on time to this charming yellow and whitebeach house on the beach road with a fabulous view ofthe Gulf of Mexico. We were greeted warmly by Anthonyand Emma and they ask us if we would like a cold drinkor a glass of wine before he started making us beautiful.

Pam, my friend, went first since I was a little chickenafter the last experiences. Anthony directed her to astyling chair andwent on toexplain the tenmost importantrules in designinga customhairstyle to suither. He firstlooked at her faceshape andexplained thatthere are fiveface shapes outthere and toldher her face shape was oval. The next was bonestructure and head shape, after that was the type of herhair, the texture of her hair, then what sort of conditionher hair was in, followed by the way the hair grows outof the head, plus cow licks, then her likes and dislikesand fashion. Wow! What a lot of things to get right.

So then Emma started with a relaxing shampoo anddeep conditioning, then for the next 30 minutesAnthony’s hands were a sea of motion, lastly a quickblow dry with hardly any fuss and presto she wasfinished! She was so happy and she could not believe thedifference in her hair.

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

gets very frizzy and dry; I have tried everything out therefor my hair with no success! Anthony explained thatcommercial hair products are made different toprofessional hair products. Commercial shampoos aremade of mild detergent and the conditioners are basedon petroleum oil. Where professional hair products arepure and natural and give back to the hair, he also wenton to say that we should all wash our hair every day andcondition our hair the same.

Anthony explained that at all times our hair has tohave at least 8% moisture in it the same as our skin, weshould treat our hair the same way as we treat our skin,by moisturizing it every day which made a lot of sense tome, since the last stylist told me not to wash my hairevery day because in her mind it would dry it out.Anthony explained to me that yes using some drug storeproducts would dry your hair out if washed daily. Afterwe went through the ten rules, he took me to theshampoo area and treated me to the best shampoo andconditioning my hair had ever had.

While shampooing, Emma explained to me what Ishould do in the morning in the shower, again stressingno over-the-counter hair products, that’s why my hair isdry and frizzy. After shampooing and beforeconditioning, towel blot the hair because the hair isporous like a sponge, putting any conditioner on one’shair 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 whileyou are washing yourself. Then before you leave theshower, rinse and count up to 10 slowly and stop, just

rinse the excess andno more.

After sheexplained to me thehows & whys, Iunderstood. Theyare like hair doctors,if we listen and dowhat they says itworks! Anthony hashis own line ofproducts andeverything he usedon me was his and

believe me the stuff works. The cut he gave me waswonderful; I walked out a new woman and so did Pam,no more frizzes! Oh, by the way he used a great productbefore he dried my hair called “POTION.” It is a gel with alot of healing features with body, fabulous! I bought abottle. Best money we ever spent and yes, we aredefinitely going back. He is a true professional.

Well worth a visit!Anthony’s Salon is on the beach road inOrange Beach; their phone number is

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We’re finally seeing some warmer weather. Spring-time opens all of Mobile Bay to some of the best in-shore fishing there is.

In and south of the bayThe fourth month of the year is a fantastic month to

be on the water in and south of Mobile Bay. The first place I drop my anchor is on all the inshore

reefs south of Point Clear. Most of the specks left in the rivers will be moving south and will always hang around these reefs to feed.

I would use live shrimp under a popping cork and pop until my arm falls off. Just make your cork sound like a fish hitting a surface bait.

This month will also be a prime month for top water baits. Try the same reefs you fished with popping corks. If the reefs are void of speck action, then move south to the gas rigs. The depth is too much for popping corks, but slip corks work great. Just cast up current and allow your bait to float with the current toward the legs of the rig or any pilings near the rig used to tie down the crew boats or other larger boats.

On the lower end of the bay - Dixey Bar, Ft. Morgan

On the lower end of Mobile Bay, try fishing the piers and old pilings along Ft. Morgan Road. Gulf Shores Marina is also a hot spot for larger specks and flounder. Just be sure not to get in the way of boat traffic coming in or out.

Spend some money there and you’ll help keep the peace. The condo just east of the marina will also hold fish this time of the year. If that’s slow, then move out of the bay and fish the beach just east of the Dixey Bar.

As you go by the Ft. Morgan boat ramp, chunk a few shrimp or plastics around the pilings. While on the beach, fish a shrimp-baited line on the bottom. Pom-pano will also be on the beach this month.

If you catch some crokers inshore, keep them alive if you can. You can use them on some heavier line while drifting on an outgoing tide, and you may hook one of those hard-fighting bull redfish in the 20-pound range.

In the spots on the lower end of Mobile Bay, you should be able to boat a good many slot redfish around all the marina pilings as well as their rock jetties. The water around the outside of the jetties is only around three feet — a perfect slot redfish hangout.

The condo should be fished from the outside as they dislike non-renters fishing around their piers. All the others piers should be fished with all the respect you can show to the pier owner. Try not to lose hooks on top of the pier, as someone may step on it, which does no good to the owner and fisherman relationship.

Scattered in the bayTrout should be scattered all over the bay this time of

the year, and they hang out in large schools. It’s easy to load your fish box with them.

Remember to know the creel limits and keep only what you want to clean.

Flounder are moving into the bay this month and all of these redfish spots could be holding some real door mats. Flounder will eat shrimp and plastics, but I think bull minnows are the best bait. All and all, April is a fine month to fish the bay, near shore or offshore. As usual, know all the limits and rules of the road. Watch your wake and keep only what you’ll clean after a long day on the water.

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Jim Trelford and his wife Pat are loyal summer visi-tors who have been coming to the Island from St. Lou-is and Mobile for more than 30 years.

Jim was born in 1937. After high school, he went into the Navy and was trained as an aerial photogra-pher. He had hoped for pilot training, but he was color blind. Completing his Navy commitment, Jim went on to the University of Missouri and graduated with a degree in business fi-nance and economics.

While in college, his twin sister set him up with his future wife, Pat.

They have been married for 52 years.

From college, Jim was hired by Benefi-cial Insurance Group. He also decided to enter a program that would lead to a law degree. He applied and was accepted. When he was offered a job in Mobile, Pat jumped at the oppor-tunity, while Jim was somewhat hesitant.

Neither had been there, but they knew it was close to the wa-ter and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

The couple ended up moving, and Jim stayed with the com-pany until 1978.

Pat went to work with Ideal Cement Company. They sup-plied cement for much of the Interstate sys-tems, including Inter-state 10 and Interstate 65 in the area.

While in Mobile, they had three children.

After several years in Mobile, Jim began thinking about leaving the company and eventually had job of-fers from several other insurance companies.

His company, knowing he was thinking of leaving, offered him a job in St. Louis, and in 1970, the family moved back. Jim was assigned a desk job, but he knew they’d one day be back on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

After 42 years in the insurance industry, Jim retired.

He and Pat stayed in St. Louis, spending time in Gulf Shores during summer va-cations.

Jim and Pat’s children love it here. They remember as children crossing the swing bridge to get onto the island. They remember

the uncrowded beach-es, the beautiful waves and the white sugary sand. They also have many friendships that were developed dur-ing their growing up years in Mobile.

The family came to the beach every week-end. Now, they come down whenever they can get away.

Jim, Pat and the kids have strong mem-ories of the beaches, the A&W stand and the arcade.

Back then, they’d be sure to leave the is-land by 2 p.m, because with the swing bridge, it took more than an hour just to get from the island up to Span-ish Fort during the summer months.

Although he was born in 1937, Jim is not the kind of guy to lie around. He and Pat keep active with their daily walks. Jim enjoys a round of golf, and Pat plays bridge.

Jim and Pat en-joy sharing time with their family as well as a multitude of Gulf Coast friends. Jim is proud of his children and loves them dearly.

One never knows who you’ll meet on

the island, but sometimes a wrong turn will lead you to new friends. Jim and Pat are the kind of people that you can’t help but like, and who make me proud to be on the island.

Capt. Mark asks, ‘Who’s on the Island?’

MARK ROBINSON

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MONDAy, APRIL 1Bloody Magnolias, an interactive murder mystery dinner theaterErie Meyer Civic Center 1930 W. 2nd Street, Gulf ShoresYou’re invited to the grandest ball the Gulf Coast has ever seen hosted by the mysterious Dr. Louis and Del-phine Beauregard, in this hilarious romp described as Cajun voodoo meets Scooby Doo on the bayou. Dress up or down, don your Mardi Gras masque and come join the fun. For more information, call 251-968-1174.

FRIDAy, APRIL 4The Coastal Art Center of Orange Beach Clay Studio26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m. Event is from 5:30-7:30 p.mThe Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach has now finished a complete grounds renovation project includ-ing construction of a state-of-the-art Clay Studio. The lusciously landscaped grounds featuring new bay-side amenities provide a unique special event venue for Pleasure Island. Guests can enjoy a sunset grand-open-ing reception. The event is free and features live music by the Sims Family Music; refreshments will be pro-vided by Compleat Angler Seafood Grille and Bar. For more information, call 251-981-ARTS (2787).

Perdido Key Wine and Art Festival15500 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.For $15, guests will receive a commemorative wine glass and five tasting tickets. VIP Event and all inclu-sive tickets are $25 per person and $45 per couple.Enjoy “A Taste of Perdido” April 4-5 when the Perdido Key Wine and Art Festival welcomes spring to the scenic barrier island. The event, complete with arts and crafts vendors and live music, will be held inside and outside the new Visitor Information Center, overlook-ing the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. On April 5, people can enjoy more food and live music; for $15 you will receive a souvenir glass and tickets to taste five wines. For more information, call 800-328-0107 or visit www.visitperdido.com.

SATuRDAy, APRIL 5Family Fun Day at WatervilleWaterville amusement park, Gulf Shores Parkway12-5 p.m.$10Meyer Vacation Rentals and Meyer Real Estate Century 21 are hosting the event to raise money for Relay For Life. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.

Price includes unlimited roller coaster rides, go-karts, mini golf, trampoline, kiddie rides and lunch. For in-formation, call 251-948-2106.

The Color Run 5KThe Wharfwww.thecolorrun.comGet started with a huge pre-race party; then run, walk, dance, or skip your way through five kilometers of happiness. Finish it all off with a celebration at the epic finish festival.

American Heart Association’s 22nd Art for Heart yacht BashFisher’s Dockside, Orange Beach Marina6 p.m.Tickets start at $100This elegant and upscale gala will generate funds to support education, research and awareness to prevent heart disease. The Art for Heart Yacht Bash will feature five yachts guests can tour. Guests can bid on silent auction items as well as a live auction at 8 p.m.Call 678-224-2047 or contact [email protected].

GCAA Art MarketMeyer Park, 400 East 22nd Ave., Gulf Shores10 a.m.-5 p.m.The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Market, in partnership with the City of Gulf Shores, is a venue for local and regional artists to display and sell their original works of art. Featured work will be pottery, oil, acrylic, watercolor and plain air paintings, jewelry, textile, carved wood and metal arts. In addition, there will be hands-on art activities for children, live entertainment and delicious food. For more information email [email protected] or call Maria Bastin at 251-968-8222.

THuRSDAy, APRIL 10Music at Meyer Park featuring uncle LuciusMeyer Park at W. 3rd Street6 p.m.251-968-1172 for more information Free Austin-based indie rock band Uncle Lucius takes rock and roll from its deep roots and pushes it onward by putting its own honest interpretation of new rock sounds with elements of R&B and blues added.


SATuRDAy, APRIL 1210th Annual Wiener Dog RacesThe Wharf11 a.m.-6 p.m.www.wienerdograces.netSpectators: $5 donation/person or $15 donation/familyRacer entry fee: $10 (includes trainer and one pet crew member)Proceeds benefit Florida Dachshund and Furrever Homes Rescue TeamsRaces are dedicated to the Pensacola Volunteer Team, whose time and dedication allowed the races to happen nine years in a row and have collected almost $30,000 for the Florida Dachshund Rescue Foundation.

SATuRDAy, APRIL 19Easter Egg Hunt and Kids’ Fun DayFlora-Bamawww.florabama.com.Flora-Bama hosts a family friendly Easter Egg Hunt event every year the Saturday before Easter.

The Mullet Man Triathlon Flora-BamaThe Mullet Man Triathlon, a high quality event, promises a great course, super volunteers, awards three deep and overall, as well as a post-race party with fabulous food and fun.

SuNDAy, APRIL 20Easter Buffet and Egg Hunt at Perdido Beach ResortPerdido Beach Resortwww.perdidobeachresort.com; 251-981-9811 x 103Flowers blooming, bunnies hopping and spring is in the air. The Perdido Beach Resort will celebrate its annual Easter Buffet and Egg Hunt. Reservations recommended.

Worship at the Water Easter ServiceFlora-Bama11 a.m.

WEDNESDAy, APRIL 2317th annual Mullet Swing Golf ClassicLost Key Golf Club in Perdido Key, Fla.11 a.m.A portion of the proceeds will support the Multiple Sclerosis Society. This event is a popular start to the annual Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party.

THuRSDAy, APRIL 24Music at Meyer Park featuring the Mulligan BrothersMeyer Park at West Third St.6 p.m.Free251-968-1172This emerging group from Mobile proves that good stories and lyrics still matter in music, and well-written songs don’t need a catchy chorus or a happy ending to win over an audience or to be played over and over.

FRIDAy, APRIL 25Baldwin County Meeting featuring Sarah PalinOrange Beach Events Center at The Wharf 6-9 p.m.$125www.baldwingop.comSarah Palin will be the featured speaker at Baldwin County Republican Party’s annual dinner. Palin is a former governor of Alaska, a political commentator for Fox News and the 2008 Republican vice-presidential nominee.

FRIDAy, APRIL 25 – SuNDAy, APRIL 27Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach PartyThe Flora-Bama Friday at 12 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m.What started as just a reason to party has become one of the biggest beach parties on the coast. Those who participate in the Mullet Toss will throw a dead mullet over the state line of Florida and Alabama to see who gets the farthest.

FRIDAy, APRIL 25 AND SATuRDAy, APRIL 26Bama Coast CruiseThe Wharfbamacoastcruise.com.The Bama Coast Cruise, presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts, is held annually during the last full weekend of April at The Wharf Resort & Marina in Orange Beach. The show, which has been growing rapidly each year, has earned a reputation as the best Cruisin’ Event on Alabama’s Gulf Coast.


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SATuRDAy, APRIL 26Darius Rucker True Believer Tour with Eli young Band and Corey Smith The Amphitheater at the Wharf 7 p.m.251-224-1000Tickets are from $37.60 to $62.30

ONGOING EVENTS

APRIL 12, APRIL 26, MAy 10, MAy 24Wind and Water Learning Center Paddle Board Classes Canal Road Orange Beach behind the library10 a.m.- noon each day$60Minimum age 14251-981-2610; [email protected]

Participants will learn strokes, appropriate stances, recovery methods and proper use of the equipment. The lesson also covers the do’s and don’ts of the waterways so you can rent or buy a board and feel comfortable.

APRIL 16, 1-5 P.M., APRIL 19, 9 A.M.-1 P.M., APRIL 27, 1-5 P.M., MAy 10, 1-5 P.M.Wind and Water Learning Center Kayak ClassesCanal Road Orange Beach behind the library.$65Minimum age 16251-981-2610; [email protected] classes this spring led by American Canoe Association certified instructor, Ron Smith. This class is an American Canoe Association Skills Course: Quickstart Your Kayak. This workshop is a brief introduction to paddling a kayak.

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MuSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: COWBOy JOHNSON By Destiny Brown

Local guitar picker and bluesman Cowboy Johnson takes his music to stages up and down the Gulf Coast. Cowboy gives some insight on his craft and the music scene.

DESTINy BROWN: When did you discover your love for music?

COWBOy JOHNSON: From the time I was 5, I would go to my parents' friends' house who were in a touring gospel quartet. They would practice and I would sing along with them, and that's how I leaned how to sing. I left home at 15 and went to work for a farmer in Minnesota who knew a little bit of guitar. He taught me the basic initial chords, and there I was.

DB: When did you begin playing at venues?

CJ: I've been playing at venues since I was 17. I've had a lot of bands; R & B bands, country bands. I know my name is Cowboy, but it's just a nickname. Most of my stuff is more of a blues type.

DB: When did you move to the Gulf Coast?

CJ: After playing in Texas for 15 years, I moved here four years ago. I brought my late friend Mickey Newberry's mother here a couple weeks after Ivan, and I've been involved with the Frank Brown Songwriters Festival every year since then. It helped me get my foot in the door playing at the festival year after year. I was grandfa-thered into the Frank Brown Songwriters Festival because I had a tribute album of Mickey's songs.

DB: Where do you currently play on the Coast?

CJ: I play at Flora-Bama two to three times a week, the Pleasure Is-land Tiki Bar on Canal every Thursday and some Fridays and Happy Harbor on Marina Road on Sundays.

DB: What are your future plans for your music?

CJ: Soon, I'll be on the road for the month for a midwest tour. The only CD I have of originals is two or three years old. I'm going to the midwest in May and playing from Denver to Chicago with old friends that used to be in my bands.

DB: What is your favorite part about playing music on the beach scene?

CJ: Everywhere you go, people support it and come out to listen. They actually come for the music and don't just come to the bar to party. I appreciate that. It's rewarding and satisfying and makes it worthwhile.

DB: What advice would you give to a singer/songwriter?

CJ: I don’t like singers that try to simulate other people. I don't want to hear some other guy try to sound like Garth Brooks. Just sing in your natural voice and be who you are.

ABOVE: Cowboy Johnson at the Flora-Bama Yacht Club.

RIGHT: Johnson plays at Pleasure Island Tiki Bar in Orange Beach.


Frequently Asked Questions1) 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 fordesignated 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 onCanal Rd. (Hwy 180) next to Sportsman Marina. All dogs should remain on a leashwithin the city limits.

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

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

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

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

Purple means WARNING! A jellyfish or other marine threat.

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

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

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

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Coastal Arts Cente rof Orange Beach

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Country stars lined up for concert at the Wharf

F or the second concert of 2014 at the Amphitheater at The Wharf, a trio of country superstars are lined up to take over the stage.

Headlining Darius Rucker and featuring Corey Smith and the Eli Young Band, the musicians bring a once-in-a-lifetime concert that features a combination of their Nash-ville and Texas Country hits to The Wharf.

Darius Ruckern It was a shock when you found out his real name wasn't

Hootie. Darius Rucker, former lead singer and guitar-ist of the band Hootie and the Blowfish, began his mu-sic career in 1986 with his famous band with hits like “Breakfast at Tiffany's” and “Hold My Hand.”

n In 2008, he continued his music career solo. He co-wrote with Clay Mills and recorded his first solo single, “Don't Think I Don't Think About It.” The song debuted at No. 51 on the Billboard Hot Country Sound charts and made him the first African-American singer to reach Top 20 since Charlie Pride in 1988.

n His second album, “Learn to Live,” was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2009 and received a platinum certification.

n His next singles, “Alright” and “It Won't be Like This for

Long,” also made the top of the country charts.

Corey Smithn Corey Smith is popular for his songs about his college

days at the University of Georgia and spring breaks on the Gulf Coast, like his hit “If I Could Do it Again.”

n The Georgia artist recorded his first album, “Under-tones,” in 2003, which included one of his most popular songs, “Twenty One.”

n In 2005, Smith recorded his second album, “In the Mood,” which includes hits like “Drinkin' Again” and “It's Over.”

Eli young Bandn Members Jon Jones, Chris Thomson, Mike Eli and James

Young began their musical journey while attending col-lege together at North Texas State University.

n The Eli Young Band has three No. 1 hits under its belt as well as a Grammy nomination and an Academy of Country Music Award for Song of the Year for its hit “Crazy Girl.”

n The band has recently released its second Republic Nashville album, “10,000 Towns.”


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art streetGCAA Gallery begins

in Gulf Shores

By Destiny Brown

The Gulf Coast Art Alliance (GCAA) brings creativity outreach to the community through frequent art markets, events and its newest ad-dition, the GCAA Gallery.

Bringing a new art gallery to the communi-ty, the GCAA Gallery sits on E. 24th Ave. along the brick sidewalk across from Acme Oyster House and in sight of the beautiful canal.

Renovating the building for the GCAA Gal-lery, which was formerly a church, took a lot of dedication and TLC.

“We've been looking for a year and nothing became available, and then we heard about this,” said Maria Bastin, chairman of GCAA. “We're excited to be here because we love the location. When we told the city, they were re-ally excited because art is their goal and their vision for this street. We're excited to be a part of that and to be the first art place here.”

The GCAA Gallery will allow regional and local artists of all trades to showcase, promote and sell their work.

“We invite all the local artists and everyone to come,” Bastin said. “All of the artists love it, and the community and visitors love it. It's a place they can come and view the local art and even get some to take home.”

Artists have to pay a fee to display their work, but if they volunteer to work a certain number of hours at the gallery, their fee is re-duced.

GCAA also reaches out to younger artists by pairing with Kaleidoscope for kids art classes.

“We're going to have Kaleidoscope Satur-days every week, where we will have a proj-ect for kids,” Bastin said. “This summer, we also plan on having some kind of summer art camp.”

There will also be art classes at GCAA. “Tommy Vogel will be coming and teaching once a week, and he teaches pastels and draw-ing,” Bastin said. “We will have one day for open classes and hopefully a photography class.”


Artist Spotlight:

Among the artists who will be exhibiting and demonstrating is lamp worker Dan Rush. Rush learned early in life not to be afraid to try something new, es-pecially if it would help express creativity. His current interest in glass began about 10 years ago.

“I was soon captivated by the craft of making beads with a torch, which is called lamp work-ing,” Rush said.

His work has since expanded to include creative glass sculp-tures and pieces of glass artwork. Rush is also pastor at Crosswinds Church in Gulf Shores where his congregation has become in-volved with helping teach chil-dren’s art projects at the GCAA Art Market.

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GCAA Gallery will host art walk once a month.

Gulf Shores High School art class is involved with GCAA. The school showcases the students' artwork at ev-ery art market.

“Austin Boyd brings the artwork for his class, and we let them come and show for free,” Bastin said. “The high school wood shop will also be making projects to come sell at the art mar-kets.”

Depending on the number of volun-teers, the GCAA Gallery plans on be-ing open six days a week from 10 a.m. to 6 or 8 p.m.

The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance Art Market

WHEN: Saturday, April 5; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Future dates include June 7, Aug. 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 4 and Nov. 1WHERE: Meyer Park at 400 E. 22nd Avenue, Gulf ShoresABOuT: In partnership with the City of Gulf Shores, the GCAA Art Market will feature original art by local and regional artists. The event has grown to include art projects for children, local musicians and concessions. It has become a favorite daylong event for locals and tourists.MORE INFORMATION: GulfCoastArtsAlliance.com; 251-986-8222 or 251-223-3970. For information about volunteering, email [email protected].


Assembly of GodCHRISTIAN LIFE CHURCH25550 Canal Rd, Orange Beach

967-4840www.christianlifechurch.tv

GULFWAY CHURCH541 Cotton Creek Dr. (Co. Rd. 4), Gulf

Shores968-6858

www.gulfwaychurch.com

BaptistFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF

GULF SHORES2200 West First St., Gulf Shores

968-7369

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OFORANGE BEACH

4773 Bay Circle, Orange Beach981-4288

www.firstbaptistorangebeach.com

FISHERMEN BAPTIST CHURCH17101 River Rd., Bon Secour

949-6387www.fomm.org

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH7159 County Rd. 10, Bon Secour

949-6486

ISLAND FELLOWSHIP BAPTISTCHURCH

28290 Canal Rd, Orange Beach980-1005

LAGOON BAPTIST CHURCH17867 State Hwy 180 W., Gulf Shores

968-7057www.lagoonbc.com

OYSTER BAY BAPTIST CHURCH, SBC4280 Plash Rd., Gulf Shores

968-7805www.oysterbaybaptist.org

ROMAR BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH23370 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach

981-8959www.romarbeach.org

SHELL BANKS BAPTIST CHURCH12125 State Hwy 180, Gulf Shores

540-7136

CatholicOUR LADY OF THE GULF

CATHOLIC CHURCH308 East 22nd Ave, Gulf Shores

968-7062www.ourladyofthegulfal.org

ST. THOMAS-BY-THE-SEA26547 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach

981-8132www.stthomasbythesea.org

Church of ChristCHURCH OF CHRIST OF

GULF SHORES2414 W. 1st St, Gulf Shores

968-7769www.gulfshoreschurchofchrist.org

EpiscopalHOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL CHURCH

616 Fort Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores968-5988

www.holyspiritepiscopalgulfshores.com

ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH6270 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour

949-6254

Greek OrthodoxST. ATHANASIOS GREEK

ORTHODOX CHAPEL220 E. 20th Ave, Gulf Shores

967-2020stathanasios.al.goarch.org

LutheranGRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH-ELCA

491 West 23rd Ave, Gulf Shores968-5991

PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH8250 Roscoe Rd., Gulf Shores

974-2545

ST. JUDE’S BY THE SEA LUTHERANCHURCH

312 E. 16th Ave, Gulf Shores968-5833

Methodist - UnitedGULF SHORES UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

1900 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Gulf Shores968-2411

www.gulfshoresumc.org

MORGAN’S CHAPEL UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

Hwy 10, across from Swift School, Bon Secour949-7400

ORANGE BEACH UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH

28751 Canal Rd., Orange Beach981-6751

www.orangebeachumc.org

Non-DenominationalIGLESIA CASA DE LUZ

Companerismo Cristiano225 E. 24th Ave, Gulf Shores

948-3467

SAFE HARBOR HOUSE OF PRAYERMulti-Culture Full Gospel

7320 Bon Secour Hwy, Bon Secour223-3615

ST. ANDREW BY THE SEA,A COMMUNITY CHURCH

17263 Ft. Morgan Rd, Gulf Shores968-3900

www.standrewbythesea.org

PresbyterianFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

OF GULF SHORES309 East 21st Ave., Gulf Shores

968-7720www.gspres.com

GRACE FELLOWSHIP PCA19470 Co. Rd. 6, Gulf Shores

968-5302www.gracefellowship-pca.com

ORANGE BEACHPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH26640 Canal Rd, Orange Beach

981-4220www.orangebeachpresbyterian.org

CHRISTIAN SERVICE CENTERPROGRAMS: Emergency Aid, Food Pantry,

Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy and Meals on Wheels.

317 Dolphin Ave., Gulf Shores968-5256

www.cscgs.com


Hanging out at the beach can make you hungry. When it does, head out to one of our remarkable Gulf Shores and Orange Beach restaurants. With the world’s best inshore and offshore deep

sea fishing, you’ll find that succulent, fresh-off-the-boat seafood is the order of the day.

Of course, you don’t have to have seafood! You’ll find plenty of restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach serving barbecue, steak,

Italian, Japanese, Mexican, pizza, deli-style sandwiches and more.

DININGGUIDE

Jonathan Jackson has been cooking at The Sunset Cork Room for seven years. Jackson moved to Gulf Shores from Little Rock, Ark. where he pursued his long term passion for creating recipes. His culinary creativity is displayed throughout the menu at The Sun-set Cork Room in many recipes such as Susan’s Chicken.

Local Flavors

Ingredientsn 8 ounces chicken breast (boneless

skinless or with skin)n 4 ounces cherry tomatoesn 1 cup spinachn 4 ounces fresh or canned cornn 3 ounces fresh made or store

bought peston 1/3 cup heavy cream n Salt and pepper to tasten 1-2 teaspoons of olive oiln Pair with mashed potatoes

PreparationPreheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat 1

teaspoon olive oil in a pan.Salt and pepper chicken breast. Brown

chicken on one side. Flip and finish in oven till done

In another pan, heat one teaspoon olive oil, then saute corn, tomatoes and spinach. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add heavy cream and pesto and allow to thicken. Place mashed potatoes on plate; add chicken and top with sauce.

Compliments of Jonathan Jackson

FROM THE SuNSET CORK

ROOM’S KITCHEN

Susan’s Chicken

MEET THE CHEFJonathan Jackson


Hamburger: $5.69 / Combo $9.29Cheeseburger: $6.29 / Combo $9.45Bacon Cheeseburger: $6.69

Combo $9.69Double Cheeseburger: $8.29

Combo $11.45Hot Dog: $2.95 / Combo $6.95Cheese Dog: $3.95 / Combo $7.95Chili Cheese Dog: $4.95

Combo $8.95Corn Dog: $2.19 / Combo $5.95Chicken Tenders: (2) $4.19

Combo $7.19(4) $6.19 / Combo $9.19

Home-style Chicken Breast Chunks:$4.99

Mini Chicken Tacos: $5.99 for 10BLT with or without mayo: $5.15Grilled Cheese: $2.15

Nachos – n – cheese: $4.19Cheesesticks: (6) $5.19Fried Mac-n-cheese: $4.19Funnel Cake Fries: $3.19Fried Cheesecake: $4.19Fried Pickles: (15) $2.994 Bama Beignets: $4.95Choose Your Spud: $2.95

French Fries, Waffle Fries, CurlyFries, Tator Tots, Onion Rings

Chili Cheese Spud: $4.95Load Your Spud: $7.95(cheese, chili, bacon, sour cream, jalapenos)

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Baked Crab DipFried Calamari

Cajun Crab Cake*Oysters on the Half Shell

Tomato & Shrimp

SALADSPecan Encrusted Chicken

& PearGrilled Shrimp & Herbed

Goat CheeseGarden SaladClassic Caesar

SOUPSSeafood Gumbo

Shrimp & ArtichokeBisque

Soup of the Day

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Oyster Poboy*Ginny Lane Burger

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Fried Seafood PlatterJerk Chicken

Jambalaya Pasta

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as possible from sustainablefarms, dairies and fisheries

from responsible USAvendors. All fried or grilledfoods may come in contact

with shellfish

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Menu Subject to Change

*Consuming raw or uncookedmeat, seafood or shellfish may

cause potential health risk

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Friday11:30a - 9:30p

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Catfish • Ribs - sm / lg

Sides (6oz.)Baked Beans • Marinated Slaw

Potato Salad • Bag O’ ChipsBanana Puddin’

Special Side of the Day

Haul it HomeDouble-Wide Family Pack

(3-4 people)Triple-Wide Pack

(5-6 people)1 lb. O’ Pork Whole Bird

1 lb O’ TurkeyRack O’ Ribs

Half Pint O’ Sides Pint O’ Sides Pan O’ Sides

25603 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach, Alabama • 251.981.RIBS (7427)


Seafood Kitchen138 West 1st Ave • Gulf Shores, AL • 251-948-7294

•Best Lunch• Best Dinner• Best Seafood

also been voted• Friendliest Staff

A

“must-visit”

while in Gulf Shores

Voted “People’s Choice”Since 2004

Award-winning Fish and Shimp Specialties

Casual Family Atmosphere

Reasonable Prices

Senior Menu Available,from 3pm - 5:30pm

Daily Lunch SpecialsFresh Steamed, Grilled,Blackened, Fried, Baked

and SautéedSeafood

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Seafood Kitchen

dinner MenuStarterS

Oysters on the Half Shell1/2 dozen 5.99.....1 dozen 10.99

Southern Style Crab Cakes 9.99Shrimp Remoulade 7.99Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip 8.99Coconut Shrimp 8.99Stuffed Mushrooms 8.99Alligator Bites 8.99Fried Crab Claws 1/2 lb........12.99

1 lb........24.99Tuna Dip 7.99Sweet Potato French Fry Basket 7.75Fried Green Tomatoes 6.99

GuMbo & SoupSeafood Gumbo cup....4.75

bowl....6.49Crab & Shrimp Bisque cup....5.25

bowl....7.99fried Seafood favoriteS

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)Butterfly Shrimp 15.99Tail-less Shrimp 14.99Bon Secour Oysters 16.99Crab Claws 17.99Fried Fish of the Day 17.99Shrimp & Flounder 16.99Shrimp & Oysters 17.99Fried Catfish 14.99

Seafood pLatterS(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Shrimp Lover's Platter 17.99Fried Seafood Platter 18.99Broiled Seafood Platter 16.99Creole Platter 18.99Caribbean Platter 18.99Crab Platter 23.99

Seafood SpeciaLtieS(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Stuffed Shrimp 16.99Shrimp Scampi 16.99Blackened Catfish 14.99Coconut Shrimp 16.99Grilled Shrimp 15.99Shrimp Creole 15.99Crawfish Etoufee 15.99Crab Cake Dinner 15.99

SteaMed Seafood(Served with new potatoes & one side)

Snow Crab Legs - 2 lbs. 26.99Royal Red Shrimp - 1 lb. 22.99Combo - 1/2 pound Royal Reds & 1pound Snow Crab 23.99

toniGHt'S catcH(Served with your choice of two side dishes)Choose from the following preparation styles:Fried Catch 17.99Blackened Catch 17.99Grilled Catch 17.99Broiled Catch 17.99

New Orleans Catch 19.99Mediterranean Catch 19.99Caribbean Catch 19.99*Pecan Encrusted Catch 19.99*Paneed Catch 21.99

Land Lover'S fare(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Hawaiian Rib-eye - (12 oz.) 18.99- add jumbo grilled or fried shrimp

add $4.00Jamaica-Jerk Chicken 14.99Grilled Chicken Breasts 13.99Fried Chicken Tenders 13.99

paStaFettuccini Alfredo 13.99

- with grilled or blackened chicken15.99

- with shrimp or crawfish 16.99Scallops Alfredo 15.99Shrimp & Pasta Marsala 18.99Basil-Pesto Pasta 13.99

- with grilled chicken 14.99- with shrimp 15.99

Side diSHeSSubstitute House or Caesar Salad for a

Side Dish - Add $1.75Sweet Potato Casserole ~ Cole SlawBaked Potato ~ Steamed Vegetables

Yellow Rice ~ French FriesFried Green Tomatoes

Lunch MenuHoMe-StyLe LuncH SpeciaLS

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

Fried Shrimp - tail less 7.25Blackened Catfish 7.25Fried Catfish 7.25Broiled Flounder 7.25Fried Flounder 7.25Grilled Chicken 7.25Chicken Creole 7.25Fried Chicken Tenders 7.25Country Fried Steak 7.25Hamburger Steak 7.25Pork Chops 7.25Country Ham 7.25Vegetable Plate 6.99

SandwicHeS(Served with french fries)

Complimentary Ice Tea and BreadServed with All Dine in Lunch Entrees.Add House or Caesar Salad 3.25Substitute Salad for side dish 1.75Po-Boy Sandwich 8.99Cheeseburger 7.99Crab Cake Po-Boy 10.99

*Monte Cristo Sandwich 7.99SaLadS

Dressings: Honey-Mustard, Ranch, BleuCheese, Italian, Thousand Island, French,

Low-Fat Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette,Balsamic Vinegar, Balsamic Vinaigrette,

Sesame Asian, Oil & VinegarRiviera 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 9.99Gumbo & Salad - a cup of SeafoodGumbo and our 7.99Bisque & Salad 8.50

Seafood favoriteS(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Add House or Caesar Salad 2.25 Substitute Salad for side dish 1.75Fried Butterfly Shrimp 10.99Fried Oysters 12.99Fried Crab Claws 13.99*Coconut Shrimp 11.99Grilled Shrimp 10.99

Fried Seafood Platter 14.99Broiled Seafood Platter 13.99Stuffed Shrimp 12.99Mahi-Mahi 11.99Yellow-Fin Tuna 11.99Tilapia 9.99Grouper 12.99Snow Crab Legs 16.99Royal Reds - 3/4 lb. 16.99Combo - 1/2 lb. Each 16.99Crab Cakes - 2 cakes 13.99

paStaFettuccini Alfredo 10.99

- w\grilled or blackened chicken 11.99- with shrimp or crawfish 12.99

Basil Pesto Pasta- with Roma Tomatoes 10.99

- with grilled chicken 11.99- with shrimp 12.99

Side diSHeSFried Green Tomatoes ~ Green Beans

Turnip Greens ~Sweet Potato CasseroleCorn Fritters ~ French Fries

Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy ~ Fried Okra Au Gratin Potatoes ~ Steamed Veggies

Kernel Corn ~ Yellow RiceBlack-Eyed Peas ~ Cole Slaw

Lima Beans ~ Macaroni & Cheese

138 West 1st AveGulf Shores, AL

251-948-7294www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com


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www.originaloysterhouse.com

Pleasure Island Stack

Joe and Dave’s Favorite Combo

Shrimper’s Delight

Fried Grouper and Shrimp & Crawfish Cakes

Mahi Down on Da Bayou

Captain’s Choice

Bourbon Grilled Ahi Tuna and Fried Shrimp*

Fisherman’s Pride

Boardwalk Combo

Broiled Seafood Lover’s Platter

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251-948-2445

Mobile Causeway

251-621-2188

Tuesdays Kids Eat Free

Oyster House Specialties

Create Your Own Dinner Platter

Chocolate-Chip Peanut Butter Pie


Butts On The Beach specializes in Premium Meatsand Ingredients for their food in order to bring you

the best in Take-Out or Now Dining In. All of our Side dishes and Sauces are homemade

on site. Don’t forget to ask about our special order

Family Packages; Roast Pigs; Holiday Specials; andany Special Occasion Order.

Join the “Butts Club”Text Butts to 59769 For Weekly Specials, Events and Discounts

4171 Orange Beach Blvd.(HWY 161)

Orange Beach, AL 36561

ALL PLATE MEALS COME WITHCHOICE OF MEAT, TWO (2) SIDES

AND A DRINK

MEATSPORK; BRISKET; SAUSAGE; RIBS;

TURKEY; CHICKEN

SIDESGREENS; JALAPENO CREAM

CORN; COLE SLAW;POTATO SALAD; BAKED BEANS; CORN BREAD PUDDING; CHIPS

SANDWICHES $5.25PLATES $8.95SAMPLER PLATE $9.951/4 CHICKEN $5.251/2 SLAB RIB $8.95FULL SLAB $16.95EXTRA SIDES $1.65DRINKS $1.99BULK MEAT $9.00 lb1.2 LB. $5.95SIDE PINT $3.65SIDE QUART $6.25CHILD’S PLATE $4.95

Hot Dog or Choice of Meat

Don’t Forget To Ask About Our

WEEKLY SPECIALS!ASK ABOUT THE

LOCALS DISCOUNT CARD.SHOW YOUR ISLAND ID AND GET

10% OFF

251-216-4576

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