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Sometimes you need the night to get out and bust a move! The only setback is finding a place where you’re not the only one on the dance floor! So where do you go where everyone is enjoying the music and unafraid to show off their dance moves (whether they are good or not)? Look no further than Seville Quarter in downtown Pensacola, Florida.
Seville Quarter offers a variety of live entertainment. While you may not be in the mood to show off your dance moves just yet, you can still enjoy being entertained by a variety of live music acts—all happening simultaneously! The venue is actually comprised of several old, brick buildings merged together. Seville strategically transformed the buildings to offer seven different entertainment rooms without them interfering with each other’s music. So, you can weave around Seville and find entertainment around every corner including a different bar to order a drink.
There are always about two different live bands playing in Seville Quarter, one more for dancing, and one for watching. Sometimes it can be country or classic rock, but you can always check the calendar on their website to see which band is coming through each weekend. The calendar also lets you know of different events throughout the week like karaoke, happy hours, wine tastings, or other special entertainment.
Seville Quarter is also known to be a destination because of the Dueling Pianos that perform Wednesday through Saturday nights. If you’ve never seen Dueling Pianos, it is definitely worth checking out. People submit their requests with a tip and the two performers add their flare to popular songs that gets the whole room singing along. They are interactive with conversing with the audience and great for groups of all ages!
The typical nightlife crowd at Seville can range from college students to retirees. Because of the range of talent and entertainment, there is a diverse crowd from all backgrounds. So, it’s not just a “young kids’ club.” However, there is the DJ for late night, where you get the club-like atmosphere. With fun lights, fog, and energetic music from Early 2000’s rap to EDM, you’ll quickly work up a sweat!
So, put on your dancing shoes and try out Seville Quarter at your own pace because the venue offers a great variety of entertainment depending on your mood!
Fairhope, Alabama is a quaint, walkable community in the downtown area. Known for its beautiful flower beds and signature landmarks like the pier on the Mobile Bay, there is a lot to see—but first, coffee. Fairhope provides the right kind of fuel for each person’s needs. Whether needing to finish up work and emails, catch up with a group of friends, or entertain the kids while getting a caffeine boost, Fairhope has the right coffee shop for you.
For the artisan coffee-lover, Refuge Coffee shop, in the downtown area, is a modern, clean environment to get mental space with a fresh brew. Unlike other coffee shops, Refuge does not have anything pre-brewed. So, if you’re pressed for time, this isn’t going to be your place. However, the coffee is worth the wait! The baristas are young, hip and friendly—pouring the milk in your cappuccino with the nice design or explaining the different blends and flavors of coffee beans for your pour-over. Nothing is overly sweetened, but only light notes of honey or an aromatic hint of lavender in a latte. This place is all about the integrity and artistry of coffee in its pure form.
You’ll find college students here since it is located across from Coastal Alabama Community College’s campus, or the entrepreneur who works from his laptop. Most people stay for an hour or more to enjoy community or take advantage of the quick WIFI. It’s an open layout but still a small space, so it’s not ideal for large groups. Yet you can easily engage with a stranger as with most of Fairhope, it’s all about the calm, coastal vibes.
If you do want to meet a group of friends, The Coffee Loft is an eclectic environment of different seating arrangements that have separate nooks to converse or study. With classic oldies or rock playing in the background, it’s a casual, stimulating setting with local artists’ work featured. As far as the coffee goes, they have something for everyone—a simple cup of Joe to Frappuccino’s or chai tea lattes! The Coffee Loft also has a few breakfast and lunch options or baked goods for on-the-go. Plus, they stay open usually until 9:00 PM which is later than the typical 5:00 or 6:00 PM closing for most of Fairhope. Just like the environment, you’ll find a diverse crowd from high school to retirement. The Coffee Loft is a great communal spot for the locals!
Page & Palette is a great one-stop-shop for coffee, shopping, drinks, and entertainment. Page & Palette is a bookstore and gift shop connected to Latte Da, the coffee and ice cream shop, and The Book Cellar, the bar and entertainment room. The three businesses are all connected in an open, walk-around concept. This is ideally located for tourists or locals who need a little pick-me-up after shopping in downtown. Depending on the day or week, Page & Palette always has some form of entertainment with a visiting author or musician for book signings or singer-songwriter performances! Also, during First Friday’s Art Walk or Fairhope parades, it’s a great stop with some outdoor seating. This is a signature place in Fairhope because of the location and the variety it offers! And as far as the coffee goes, the Hue Hue Cold Brew will keep you energized! Or for those with a sweet tooth, you’ll find a lot of dessert coffee options.
Fairhope takes coffee so seriously that it actually has its own roasting company located in Warehouse Bakery! Great for families, visitors, retirees and everyone in between, Warehouse Bakery houses Fairhope Roasting Company. With an open layout, everyone can see through a glass separator the coffee beans being roasted! Also, if you bring your own mug or cup, you get a discount on coffee! The scones are delicious, but honestly, all the baked goods are! Warehouse Bakery offers great breakfast and lunch dishes when you need more than just coffee!
All in all, Fairhopians value their coffee! So, stop by and enjoy all the great coffee shops that Fairhope has to offer!
You’re on vacation at the beach, and you get a hankering for … the perfect burger. Not seafood, but a big, juicy, red meat burger with all the fixins’. Toss in a side of fries, or onion rings, or heck – a salad – as long as that burger is delicious and satisfying. Thankfully, the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach area has you covered. From family restaurants to bars to places you can take your dog, the Alabama Gulf Coast has plenty of options.
Known as a “craft burger bar”, Bleus Burger gets rave reviews by their patrons. “You must try the truffle fries!” or “The flight of the fries is to die for!” are normal things to hear when this place is recommended. The people who have eaten here once usually become repeat customers. Unique fixin’s for building your own burger are Avocado Spread, Gorgonzola Crumbles, Parmesan Truffle Aioli, or their trademark Bleus sauce which is mayo-based with mustard, dill relish and loads of flavorful spices. Because this burger joint has a food truck, there’s no telling where you might find them!
Boasting the “Best Burgers in Gulf Shores”, the Beach House has a single half-pound Angus sirloin burger available, but with so many extras, no two experiences are the same (unless it’s the identical burger, of course). Add melted aged white cheddar, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, or a fried egg for a tasty spin on an American traditional meal. Try some of their amazing cocktails, and you won’t regret your choices.
Easily accessible by boat, this little hole-in-the-wall mostly open-air joint is described by one Yelp user as the “great hidden gem in Elberta”. Crossing over creeks and rivers to arrive by car, passing through pretty scenery along the way, Pirate’s Cove is a worthy place to go off the beaten path. Burgers, onion rings, fries, hot dogs, Bushwackers, and lots more fill up this menu for an incredibly delicious way to fill up your belly. Bring your dog!
For a casual atmosphere and an incredible view of Terry Cove, you have to give Anchor Bar and Grill a try. Accessible by boat, hop off onto the beach and bring your appetite in full swing as you scan a simple menu for More In Than Out Burger and fabulous cocktails. This burger is described on the menu as “Anchor mustard seared Louisiana wagyu beef, topped with American cheese, iceburg lettuce, caramelized onion and tomato jams” served with Wickled Mayo Spread. You simply can’t go wrong with this burger.
A colorful and friendly atmosphere, Bill’s By the Beach is a place you simply must try before you end your beach vacay. Voted “Best Bloody Mary in Alabama” by www.onlyinyourstate.com, you’re certain to get a beautiful and mouth-watering gourmet burger here with an 8-oz “steak house blend patty, well-seasoned & grilled to order on a grilled pretzel bun”. Request extras such as sautéed mushrooms, smoked gouda, bacon or jalapenos. This award-winning restaurant takes their business – and flavors – very seriously. You won’t be disappointed.
Last May, Alabama unveiled a new Interpretive Center and East Pedestrian Bridge, a $7 million project that is only the first of many Gulf State Park enhancements to come. The center and bridge is nicknamed the “gateway” into the park, which boasts 6,150 acres of sunshine and beauty. Part Two of the $140 million “enhancement project” is a new conference center and Hilton Hotel, adding 350 rooms for sun-and-sand seeking vacationers, anticipated to open November 1.
Chris Blankenship, commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, hopes that the Interpretive Center will give insight to visitors and highlight the many things to appreciate about the area. “The Interpretive Center will help explain what makes the State Park so great,” Blankenship said to AL.com.To Blankenship, Gulf State Park is more than just a beach. It holds personal sentiment. “I’ve been coming here since I was 3 years old, when we moved to Mobile from north Alabama,” Blankenship said at the bridge opening, West Alabama Watchman reports. “I have such great memories of the campground, the beach, the old pavilion and the old lodge and conference center. This is a great place. My daughter was married right out here on the beach. But this park is more than just the beach.At Gulf State Park, we have dunes, lakes, marshes, maritime forests, uplands, pine tree groves, oak bottoms, deer, raccoons, alligators, beach mice, insects like butterflies, and birds of all kinds, including birds of prey.”
Visitors can expect to be blown away with all that the Interpretive Center has to offer. General purpose rooms, a covered porch featuring interactive exhibits, amphitheater seating and benches with a fantastic view of the beach, restrooms, and more. It is the best starting point for trails that loop throughout the park – all 28 miles of them. The center will also vividly describe the park’s natural history and evolution of the park’s ecology. Not only is the Interpretive Center meant to educate visitors, it is also environmentally friendly. The building has been certified as a “Living Building”. “The building is made from materials that are safe for the planet, safe for the people and are all sourced here,” explains Bill Bennett of Valor Hospitality, the company under contract to facilitate the park’s new additions. “The Living Building designation is very significant. In January of 2018, there were only 16 Living Buildings in the entire world, and we’re lucky to have one here on the Gulf Coast of Alabama.”
The pedestrian bridge, which crosses over East Beach Boulevard, is a feature that piqued Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s enthusiasm. “It will serve as an entrance for our neighbors and partners in Gulf Shores,” Gov. Ivey said. “Let’s be honest,” Gov. Ivey added. “On a day like today, this is where everybody wants to be – in Gulf Shores. There’s no other place on the Gulf Coast that is more perfect and beautiful. That’s the reason we want to protect and continue to grow this part of our state.” The East Pedestrian Bridge is one of two bridges included in the enhancement project, and is intended to vastly improve the safety of beach passage and increase ease of beach access.
Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island, Alabama are vacationing hot spots for anyone desperate for a little vitamin D, soft sand, and pristine coastlines. After a long day of fun in the sun, however, you’re certain to work up an appetite.
The Fort Morgan area isn’t a stranger to good eating. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 3 of the best places to grab dinner in the Fort Morgan area.
Despite its hazardous name, the Flying Harpoon is a popular restaurant among both tourists and locals. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars on Yelp, hungry meal-goers can choose tasty menu items such as Po’ Boys, Seafood Baskets, and specialties such as Hayden’s Poon Pizza with “secret” pizza sauce. The Shrimp Po’ Boy is boasted to be a favorite among patrons. The Flying Harpoon also supports local business by serving beer from the Fairhope Brewery.
For a gorgeous waterfront experience, you’ve got to try Tacky Jack’s 2. Dubbed the “local’s favorite hangout” per their website, Tacky Jack’s colorful and bright atmosphere make this a happy place to visit. Warm up your vocal cords and give karaoke a try on Thursday and Saturday nights in Jack’s Bar downstairs from the restaurant. The menu offers seafood, chicken, steak, and excellent burgers. Their flavorful dishes are only outdone by their friendly service.
The Sassy Bass is a unique, casual atmosphere where you can order anything from Steak n’ Eggs for breakfast to “heavenly” Crab Bisque. Garnering top-notch reviews from TripAdvisor, Sassy Bass Amazin’ Grill has been described as being kid-friendly (ages 3 and under eat free), funky, relaxing, and loads of fun. The cheerful decor and fresh fish choices make this place a “must” during your visit.
Take a ride across Mobile Bay via the Marissa Mae Nicole. Mobile Bay Ferry Service takes adventurers from Fort Morgan to Dauphin Island in about 40 minutes. Call ahead to get times, prices, and restrictions. Once there, you’ll get to enjoy the next two restaurants on our list.
For those with a lighter palette, the Lighthouse Bakery is the perfect choice for a pastry. With a wide assortment of mouth-watering bakery treasures, this small-time restaurant is worth the drive to Dauphin Island for a nibble of divine cinnamon rolls, full-bodied coffee and satisfying deli sandwiches. Every item is made fresh daily, and served with a generous side of tender loving care. This modest establishment is open Wednesday - Sunday only, so plan accordingly.
Skinner’s Seafood in Dauphin Island is a great place for takeout. With seasoning choices such as mild, spicy, plain, or Skinner’s special black pepper and garlic, your shrimp is guaranteed to be loaded with flavor. This is a family owned and operated business that vows to deliver fresh seafood “from our boat to your table”. And what other restaurant establishment could you say gives away their recipes? (Juanita’s Shrimp Dip? Yum. Don’t mind if I do…) With nearly five-star reviews, Skinner’s Seafood is an excellent choice for hungry beachgoers.
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