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D & K'S HOTZ AVENUE CAFE

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OUR NAMES (A Story In Itself): Grayton Corner Cafe (where I first met Doug 1990), Paradise Alley Cafe in CoCoa Beach (Doug and Kathy's first cafe together...we gave the name to Bonnie, our daughter), D & K's Little New Orleans Cafe (sold to Cafe Tango, little red and teal house on Vicki street by Snapperheads, we retained our name), D & K's Hungry Bear Deli (on the Mountain top of Sewanee, Tn.), D & K's Cafe and Oyster Bar, D & K's Beach Cafe AND finally.....D&K's Hotz Avenue Cafe in Grayton Beach where it all began!!! Talking about coming full circle...what a long journey we've been on. Our last restaurant...we pray. LOL

So So Sorry for not posting D&K updates sooner! And, I'm running out the door right this moment. Just wanted to let everyone know that things are starting to move faster. Doug and I have had to endure a lot of unnecessary hold ups. It looks like August before we re-open. Sometimes I feel like we are in a never-ending dream. We've waited 5 years to get to this point and when we're finished I hope everyone will be excited for us. This will give us so much more time for our family, make life easier for our staff, and offer the community a wonderful alternative.

If there is anyone out there who can help me with learning the ins and outs of using SoWol? I would really appreciate it. I could post much more...like pictures, menu, up coming events, etc.

I hope to be able to offer more news tonight when I have some quiet time .

Thanks so much,
Kathy.......Doug's out fishing today. He needed a day out on the water!!!
Thanks to Sam for grabbing him away from sanding and staining.

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ItzKatzTime avatar
ItzKatzTimeBeach FanaticAuthor
#27
D & K's update~~I can't believe this!

I wrote a long update going on and on about all the new changes, and then as I was reviewing it I accidently deleted it 😱

And YES reservations are highly suggested! We have two telephone lines now 231-0455 and 231-5332. or maybe that's 231-3552...sorry I've got to check that! Fax comng soon.

I'm going back to catch a little more zzzzzz :sleeping:

Will rewrite update later. Have a great weekend!

Kat
FanceenanBeach Comber
#28
I am so excited to hear D & K's is opening back up!! Every time we go to the beach, we ride by to see if it is finished. I guess, I should have been checking with SoWal! We loved the old casual, but also loved it when you were at the Cafe Tango location. Please post menus and accurate phone #s soon. Thanks for great food!
Doug ShankwilerBeach Crab
#29
October...what a wonderful month in South Walton. We look forward to seeing you! Make sure to call for reservations. Already have heard from a ton of people that they will be down in October and are trying to make reservations now. Doug and I want to try to get into July before taking them. I can't even keep up with my cell phone right now. Our living room, kitchen, and breakfast room looks like a construction site. I have floor plans, carpet and tile samples, stain, paint, drawings, catalogs, magazines, etc., all over the place. I know we have a dining table somewhere underneath it all.

We will be open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner. We've downsized from 70 to about 42 seats. Doug will finally get out of that 4x6 space and have a beautiful kitchen....we can't wait to get open. If you would like to be contacted by personal e-mail I will be happy to do so. I have a list of people who want to know first hand when the opening date is, seating times, menu, etc.

Gotta run....time for a movie :popcorn: .

Kathy

Please add us to your notification list. We will be down 8/24-9/5. We'll really miss the casual open air deck. Best place for lunch on 30-A.

Shank
mariemcvayBeach Comber
#30
Kathy, we are headed down the 2nd week in September. Will you be open. Had a couple of wonderful meals at D & K's in the past and want to schedule in a dinner one night.

Thanks!
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steele mamaBeach Fanatic
#31
I am so excited to hear D & K's is opening back up!! Every time we go to the beach, we ride by to see if it is finished. I guess, I should have been checking with SoWal! We loved the old casual, but also loved it when you were at the Cafe Tango location. Please post menus and accurate phone #s soon. Thanks for great food!
:welcome:
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steele mamaBeach Fanatic
#32
Please add us to your notification list. We will be down 8/24-9/5. We'll really miss the casual open air deck. Best place for lunch on 30-A.

Shank
:welcome:
steele mama avatar
steele mamaBeach Fanatic
#33
Kathy, we are headed down the 2nd week in September. Will you be open. Had a couple of wonderful meals at D & K's in the past and want to schedule in a dinner one night.

Thanks!
:welcome:
Miss Kitty avatar
Miss KittyMeow
#34
steelemama...you look like our welcome wagon! :clap_1: Is it because of poor panhandler?

:welcome: y'all!

Still waiting for that menu, K!!!!
pk305 avatar
pk305Beach Fanatic
#35
Hey K!! I called and left vm about a future reservation....in October...no pressure....it's just that you all are on my friends' short list when they visit!! :cool: Anyway, look forward to hearing back whenever you can confirm....know you all are probably stressed to the max right now....
it will be worth it😀 THANKS! PK
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AllifunnFunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#36
steelemama...you look like our welcome wagon! :clap_1: Is it because of poor panhandler?

:welcome: y'all!

Still waiting for that menu, K!!!!
:floor: you crack me up Kit-tay

:welcome: Newbies!!!!! 😀

Post the menu......:wub:
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steele mamaBeach Fanatic
#37
steelemama...you look like our welcome wagon! :clap_1: Is it because of poor panhandler?

:welcome: y'all!

Still waiting for that menu, K!!!!
Yea, poor pan! Lots of new folks on board. How are you doin and when is your trip?
ItzKatzTime avatar
ItzKatzTimeBeach FanaticAuthor
#38
Kathy, we are headed down the 2nd week in September. Will you be open. Had a couple of wonderful meals at D & K's in the past and want to schedule in a dinner one night.

Thanks!

Oh don't we wish we were opening in September, but I'm so sorry to say it looks more like the first week of October. I won't bore you with the downfalls of renovating an exhisting building. When you put your life in the hands of electricians, painters, a/c, plummers, contractors, carpenters, wallpaper, flooring, more painters...more electricians...miscommunication, well.....:bang: this is how you feel.

BUT, that's only the hold up...the magic is finally beginning to happen and it's all starting to fall into place. It will be something you won't want to miss when you come down again. If you send me your address I will mail you a menu. Again...we're sorry that we will miss seeing you in September!

Thank you so much for your interest!
Kathy
D&K's Cafe
ItzKatzTime avatar
ItzKatzTimeBeach FanaticAuthor
#39
steelemama...you look like our welcome wagon! :clap_1: Is it because of poor panhandler?

:welcome: y'all!

Still waiting for that menu, K!!!!

Menu! What menu? :idontno: I'm still trying to get 40 fixtures hung. It's just a good thing I have a ton of hair or I might not have any left after this renovation!

I can't begin to tell you what it takes to put a restaurant together.....when you take the building down to a shell. Never mind I won't go there.

Don't get discouraged it's beginning to really come together. Since this is our last restaurant we want it to be very very special!

Doug is keeping the menu to himself for the time being :roll: I can't take reservations yet as we honestly cannot say when the opening date is. BUT I PROMISE I WILL LET YA"LL KNOW AS SOON AS I KNOW FOR SURE!!!!! I promise...I really do.

I do know this.... if you're building/renovating and anyone tries to tell you they can do it (whatever it is) in two weeks...add a month to that or maybe two months! And if they leave and say they'll be back after lunch...don't hold your breath.

Okay that's all for this morning....2:40 A.M. and I'm still up. Please e-mail me at katatthebeach@aol.com if you want to reach me. Thanks everyone and
goodnight.....ZZZzzzzz:sleeping:
Miss Kitty avatar
Miss KittyMeow
#40
Good things come to those that wait...and WE will wait!!! Hang in there...once you get those light fixtures hung, I bet you will see the light!!!

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