Vaca Foodie Stops

When traveling an Vaca, one must always stay alert for a new foodie stop.  You might see a billboard, a Facebook foodie post, or as my momma says "it looked good from the outside"!  We were ending our trip over the bay bridge to Destin, and spotted Lulu's, next to the boat warehouse that's covered in a mural of whales.  We have been to the one in Gulf Shores, but haven't tried this one, so why not!

LULU's
The parking up close is limited, so expect to drop off your riders, then go park, with a nice walk back.  The building is open air, with huge garage doors up and lots of fans spinning.  We noticed from the bridge that there was a sea plane in the water.  The pilot will walk by your table and drop off a card, to remind you during your stay that he is available.

We were not sure what we wanted to order until I saw a seafood basket for two on the menu.  It has fish, shrimp, oysters, and crab claws, along with hush puppies and fries.  Granted, it was all fried, but it was oh so good!

I noticed one of the waiters working one of the other tables looked like he wasn't from around these parts.  The only thang missing was a kilt and a sword!

 Can you imagine getting a call from your daughter, "Mom! I met this guy at the beach!  And, we love each other!  Don't tell Dad, I want to surprise him with a visit on Father's day!

He must have really shook me up.  We got down the road, when I suddenly remembered I had left my credit card on the table.  A quick thinking spousal unit made a phone call, and we detoured back to pick it up.  Whew!  Is this a sign that I'm getting old????  One of many!

CULVERS

Along Hwy 98, before you get to the "Premium Outlet Stores" was a new place called Culvers.  They are  a fast food joint, but they also serve custard desserts.  We have been through the drive-thu at several other locations, but have never gone in.  We were waiting for out room to get ready, so why not.
We walked up to the counter, and just stared.  There were so many choices!  The cashier remarked, "take your time, we are used to it."  We were there for the custard.  The chain originated from Wisconsin, and they also have fried cheese curds, which we love.  The custard reminds me of Bops, back in Mississippi.

They have an endless amount of toppings for you to try.

WINN DIXIE

With our early arrival, we were able to check in an hour early and unpack.  Our kids were still in transit, so we decided to go ahead with the first grocery run.  Siri said WinnDixie was the closest (Publix and Walmart a short ride further).  Winn Dixie was an absolute mad house!  It was like bumper cars with the shopping carts!  The cereal row was a wasteland, nothing but a few boxes left on the self!  The deli meat section was like pit row of a NASCAR race, everybody pulling up to the doors with their carts, emptying the shelves before the guy behind them could blink.  On the end of aisles, and down thew rows, there were abandoned carts, half filled.  Is this the Zombie Apocalypse?????

We survived the checkout line, with everything on our list.  I can just imagine what the first night restaurant scene would be! Shrimp boil condo style for us!

Stay tuned.  more to come.....