raw oysters plain & with crab, The Compleat Angler, Orange Beach, Al

“Is it hard work?” asked journalists on an IFWTWA media trip to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Ala. Without a pause in her stride, 85-year-old Ms. Velma Fell replied, “I love it.”

Velma Fell, 42 year employee of Bon Secour Fisheries, Bon Secour, Al

Eighty-five-year-old Velma Fell loves shucking gulf shore oysters

The allure of eating al fresco on the beach is strong no matter what the age.

Gulf Restaurant, Orange Beach, Al

Re-imagine beach shack restaurants on Alabama’s gulf shore

view from Bahama Bob’s, Gulf Shore, Al

Mild weather, powder white sand, blue water, butterflies and good food do create tranquility on Alabama’s gulf shore …

Fishing, cheese and sushi leads to zen on the gulf shore

Chefs Landon Benton & Chris Sherrill

With a sly smile, chef Chris Sherrill’s response to winning Gulf Shores 5th Annual Oyster Cook-off in November was, “eat oysters, love longer.” Ten restaurants along the beautiful white sands of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach epitomize both coastal food and southern hospitality.

Eat oysters and love longer in Alabama’s Gulf Shore and Orange Beach

Gulf Shores, Al, beach in front of Kiva Dunes Resort

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Sheepshead & bluefish, caught off Perdido Beach, Al