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Mar 31, '07 · 8:21 PM11,814

we joined the dargs for a really special evening at D&K Cafe in Grayton Beach last night. What a truly wonderful and unique dining experience - it was funn to watch the Grayton Beach nightlife from the table as we enjoyed wine and the most amazing new orleans cuisine. The interior is beautiful, warm and cozy, and romantic! I felt like I was in New Orleans!

And the Food! I don't know where to begin - except to say that every bite was divinely delicious! I can't wait to try every single thing on the menu.

Thank you for taking the time to visit with us Kathy and Doug! D&K Cafe will no doubt be a special place for us and many, for special occasions or any time we feel like celebrating exceptionally good food and good friends.

I say the new D&K was well worth the wait. okay, I miss the fish sandwich at lunch on the outdoor deck. But, the new menu and the special night time ambience is well worth the sacrifice. :wub:

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SoWal Expert

Mar 31, '07 · 8:37 PM#2

Yes, thanks Doug and Kathy! It was such a nice evening all the way around. My soft shell crab leftovers were wonderful for lunch too! And oh that seafood dip and french bread...... :wub:

FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com

Apr 1, '07 · 9:04 AM#3

:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1: I can't wait!!!!!
Toots...your tar...... :wub:

:funn: You need one of those for LuLu....
Gives me an idea for a tar....

Beach Fanatic

Apr 1, '07 · 4:42 PM#4

Hey Tootsie and Kurt:
Is terrace gone completely???? Looks that way from the street but I was hoping that maybe it is there (I know - wishful thinking....) - my whole thing about living here is that there are plenty of good places to eat here and unfortunately way too few where one can dine outdoors, let alone in one with view of the Gulf - and the old D & K had that!!! (sob sob....) I am just feeling sorry for myself!!!

Beach Fanatic

Apr 2, '07 · 2:09 AM#5

we joined the dargs for a really special evening at D&K Cafe in Grayton Beach last night. What a truly wonderful and unique dining experience - it was funn to watch the Grayton Beach nightlife from the table as we enjoyed wine and the most amazing new orleans cuisine. The interior is beautiful, warm and cozy, and romantic! I felt like I was in New Orleans!

And the Food! I don't know where to begin - except to say that every bite was divinely delicious! I can't wait to try every single thing on the menu.

Thank you for taking the time to visit with us Kathy and Doug! D&K Cafe will no doubt be a special place for us and many, for special occasions or any time we feel like celebrating exceptionally good food and good friends.

I say the new D&K was well worth the wait. okay, I miss the fish sandwich at lunch on the outdoor deck. But, the new menu and the special night time ambience is well worth the sacrifice.[/quote

Thank you all so much. :clap_1:For the Dargs, Kurt & his Tootsie.:clap_1: We really had a great time making your night special! It was FUNN!!! I don't know when I last laughed that hard. I think jdarg outdid herself in entertaining me....along with Kurt.

Tootsie, Doug and I really appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again. I will be posting some funy pictures, but promise not to post all of them!!! :roll: What happens at D&K's stays at DK's....sometimes! Come back soon! New menu comes out in a week. I'll post as soon as it does! It will make you drool.

Thanks so much for your support! Can't tell you how much it means.
IKT, Doug, & Jamie

Beach Fanatic

Apr 2, '07 · 2:19 AM#6

Yes, thanks Doug and Kathy! It was such a nice evening all the way around. My soft shell crab leftovers were wonderful for lunch too! And oh that seafood dip and french bread......

for your sweet personality jdarg! What funn you add to the table! I told you those leftovers would be just as good the next day! It was a pleasure to have ya'll dine with us. I hope to see you again really soon, even if it's for a glass of wine at the bar.;-)

I may have 1 puppy left for that darling daughter of yours to cuddle with. Just teasing, although I really may have one left.:clap_1:

Thank you for your sweet words and the Dargs support....that means so much to us!

Hope to see you soon!
IKT, Doug, & Jamie

Beach Fanatic

Apr 2, '07 · 2:26 AM#7

Hey Tootsie and Kurt:
Is terrace gone completely???? Looks that way from the street but I was hoping that maybe it is there (I know - wishful thinking....) - my whole thing about living here is that there are plenty of good places to eat here and unfortunately way too few where one can dine outdoors, let alone in one with view of the Gulf - and the old D & K had that!!! (sob sob....) I am just feeling sorry for myself!!!

Who knows we may have some outside dinning coming in the future....D&Ks phase II. But don't feel sorry just come on in and try us. :welcome:

The food is excellent....come early for sunset. Hope to see you!

Kathy, Doug, and J.amie

SoWal Expert

Apr 2, '07 · 6:20 AM#8

IKT- I'm not shy about pictures of me posted on SoWal- but there are a few rules. No triple chins (double is sometimes acceptable), no food in teeth, no big mouthfuls of food, no laughing hard with food in my mouth, and no pics after the second bottle of wine has been opened. I don't think any of the pics you took will work! :floor:

Can you put a drive-through in so I can come by for some seafood dip? I am having dreams about it. :wub:

Edited Apr 2, '07 · 6:20 AM

SoWal GuideAuthor

Apr 2, '07 · 9:12 AM#9

kathy - post 'em if you got 'em.

SoWal Expert

Apr 2, '07 · 9:40 AM#10

kathy - post 'em if you got 'em.

I love your confidence! :lol:

Beach Fanatic

Apr 3, '07 · 10:19 AM#11

kathy - post 'em if you got 'em.

Okay you guys and girls here are a few pictures of Kurt's Birthday Night out at D&K's. I've been told to be discreet. So I will post and not comment leaving you to come to your own conclusions. It was a FUNN night! thanks for coming in!!!!

Oh I will say that there was some intense conversation going on....and Kurt and Tootsie were on fire that night. I think they needed the "private" room!

:clap_1: And, don't you just love those sweethearts, the Dargs! :wub:

Come Back Soon!

little sugar

Apr 3, '07 · 10:43 AM#12

Cute pictures :clap_1:

SoWal GuideAuthor

Apr 3, '07 · 12:03 PM#13

maybe we'll reserve the private room next time. ;-)

I wanted to tell everyone about our beautiful entrees but haven't had time. will do though.

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Apr 3, '07 · 12:27 PM#14

Great pictures!!!! Can't wait to see you all in person again!!!!!

SoWal Expert

Apr 3, '07 · 12:27 PM#15

Beach Fanatic

Apr 4, '07 · 12:07 AM#16

What have I been tellin' y'all? Isn't that place FANTASTIC!!!! :wub:

I can't get enough of it.

Can't wait for my next visit!:clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:

dka :drink:

Admin

Apr 4, '07 · 7:18 AM#17

I had a most excellent grilled NY Strip with succulent fried shrimp, and perfect sauteed vegetables with saffron rice. The service and company was superb.

SoWal Expert

Apr 4, '07 · 7:46 AM#18

I think Bdarg liked his meal- he is licking his chops in both pictures!:clap_1: :lol:

Beach Fanatic

Apr 4, '07 · 9:47 AM#19

I think Bdarg liked his meal- he is licking his chops in both pictures!:clap_1:

He was... wasn't he! Bdarg was having intense conversation too with Tootsie!....while Jdarg, Kurt, and I were laughing our heads off. I took some other pictures of the two of you but they were too dark NEXT TIME!

Thanks to all my Sowal friends for your support and kind words! You can't imagine how it feels. It is such hard work. We have a great team that make it all possible. The waite staff has been with us for 5 years...they stuck with us through that renovation! And, through training. Doug can make anything wonderful...he just has that touch! Jamie, AKA the ShadowMan, runs the floor with perfection and for me....well, that's a story for another time!

IKT

Thank you DKA....you have been out there giving (The New) D&K's a SHOUT!:clap_1:

SoWal GuideAuthor

Apr 4, '07 · 10:04 AM#20

well, then I'll show and tell what I had for dinner at D&K Cafe!

starter: stuffed shrimp wrapped in bacon over cheese grits (OMG)

and I shared jdarg's to die for seafood dip with garlic bread - she was so gracious to share but I could tell she wanted to bite my hand off.

entree: stuffed snapper with seafood cream sauce (the fish was lightly breaded/pan fried and perfect. topped with seafood in a cream sauce - really decadent).

drink: we shared a few bottles of pinot noir - just the right touch for our meal.

sorry, no food pix...

Edited Apr 4, '07 · 10:04 AM

SoWal Insider

Apr 7, '07 · 1:46 PM#21

Well I for one am excited about going for a grayt meal in a couple of weeks.

Whose in folks? :idontno:

SoWal Expert

Apr 8, '07 · 7:00 AM#22

We were having a "dinner dilemma" last night. Our friends from Louisville were tired from driving, there was NO way I was going near Publix, and the kids just wanted to hang. We ended up having the best dinner -

I called D&K's and they packaged up 2 orders of seafood dip with the awesome bread. We looked like pigs in slop with all the finger licking and eye rolling. Seafood dip to-go may be a new problem for me- IKT, please tell your staff to only let me do this about once every 2 or 3 weeks! :blink:

And Kate loved all of the Mardi Gras decorations!

We also got Amore for the kids (OK- we ate some too :wub:

). What a great meal!!!

SoWal Insider

Apr 8, '07 · 9:31 AM#23

ok, I am soooooooo ready to go. I am hoping to set up a sitter today so that I can actually plan some nights out in the future with DH.

Beach Fanatic

Apr 8, '07 · 12:37 PM#24

IBD...everyone at D&K's laughed so hard at your 'The Easter Bunny Gets A Surprise....or rude awakening!!!! Ouch!

Too funny....can't wait to see you.:clap_1:

Beach Lover

Apr 22, '07 · 10:26 AM#25

We finally made it out last night to D&K. The food was great, the service and atmosphere were excellent, and Kathy couldn't have been nicer. Everything about it was simply perfect.

Thanks for a great evening D&K,

Curtis