What’s better than a football on the big screen, specialty beer from Ghost Train, Gulf Coast Oysters inspired by Irv Miller, Billy’s Bacon, and live music from Fairhope’s favorite bluegrass band?
Best part? You don’t need a ticket to participate!
About the Book:
It’s been said Gulf Coast oysters have the cleanest taste of any oyster: “…it tastes of the sea and not much else, and for that reason they should be the oysters against which all others should be measured.”
Gulf Coast Oysters: Classic & Modern Recipes for a Southern Renaissance is the latest cookbook from acclaimed and award-winning chef, Irv Miller. Beautifully photographed and replete with mouth-watering recipes, Gulf Coast Oysters is a joyful and thorough exploration of Gulf oyster culture that honors the many oyster classics of the Gulf foodways while also putting a fresh, modern spin on preparing “panhandle pearls.”
Going beyond its delicious recipes and stunning photos, Gulf Coast Oysters also focuses on preserving the Gulf’s cross-cultural, Southern traditions and a goal of creating new interest in seafood-sustainable products. Miller’s years of hands-on experience of modernizing the way the Florida Panhandle thinks about food, as well as his support of sustainable food-producing practices, has provided him the unique and credentialed perspective for telling the story of the ever-changing food scene along the Gulf Coast.
Whether you’re a native of the Gulf Coast, a passionate epicurean, or simply part of the growing population of oyster fans that’s booming from coast-to-coast, Gulf Coast Oysters: Classic & Modern Recipes for a Southern Renaissance is an bountiful book of diverse Gulf oyster recipes, striking photography, and an engaging look at the culture surrounding the ancient mollusk’s place on Gulf coast.
Bill-e’s Bacon
Hungry For A Good Time?
“I opened my restaurant (some call it a dive, but whatever) back in 2011 for two reasons. I wanted the good people of Fairhope, Alabama to have a no frills place where they could kick back and enjoy an afternoon or evening of live music, lively conversation, and killer grub. Also, I needed a place to smoke and serenade my delicious bacon. Located on Highway 181—formerly Highway 27, hence my original name, Old 27 Grill—Bill-E’s is where locals and vacationers alike come to throw their cares and their diets to the wind. I welcome you to do the same.”
— Bill E
Pensacola Bay Oyster Company
Premium Fl. Oysters
Pensacola Bay Oyster Company was established in 2013 by Donnie McMahon and is located in Pensacola, Florida. Our oysters come from the Escambia Bay water system and are farmed in off bottom cages, allowing for optimal growth and access to a wide variety of food. The cup is deep, the oyster is clean, and the shells are unique. They have a soft texture with a perfect amount of salt and a clean after taste. Our mission is to provide the Gulf coast with top quality oysters while also cleaning up our local water ways.
You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and online at www.pensacolabayoyster.com.
Navy Cove Oysters: Our Story
Navy Cove Oysters LLC was founded in 2011; it was born out of a long-term friendship and working relationship between marine science researchers Dr. John Supan and Dr. Charles Wilson. Eric Bradley, raised on a crawfish farm in south Louisiana, joined the partnership in 2016. The partners sought to join a growing movement along the coastal regions of the Southern US and Gulf of Mexico to produce boutique, prized oysters for the half-shell market.
Our farm is located along the northern shore of Fort Morgan, Alabama near the body of water called Navy Cove, which was frequented by Indians, an anchorage for pirates, and then the U.S. Navy during the War of 1812 and WWII. The site rests at the intersection of the productive waters of Mobile Bay and the salty waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Navy Cove Oysters are constantly bathed by tidal exchanges between the gulf and bay.
Navy Cove Oysters are characterized by an umami of moderate brine, a rich, creamy, buttery texture and sweet, cucumber-like finish. Our oysters carry the signature of a prominent "racing stripe" across the shell surface. They are easy to shuck with a bill or hinge oyster knife.
We target production of a medium-size oyster of moderate salinity. Smaller and larger sizes and higher or lower salt content are available. Oysters can be ordered through Bon Secour Fisheries in Bon Secour (251.949.5054), Alabama and/or Revere Meats in Atlanta (404.363.0630). If you have any comments or questions, please free to email us at Navycoveoysters@gmail.com. You can visit our website (Navycoveoysters.com) and follow/friend us at Facebook@Navycoveoysters and share your thoughts at Instatgram@navycoveoysters and Twitter@navycoveoysters.
Joining us in Ghost Train’s Tap Take Over is Brew-master and Owner of Ghost Train, Taylor DeBoer. Taylor and his crew have devised a special brew just for us! Three-month fermented Marzen October Fest style beer! We will be the only ones south of Birmingham to have it! Come hang out with Taylor DeBoer and try these one of a kind Alabama brews!
