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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Beach FanaticAuthor
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
Will rewrite update later. Have a great weekend!
Kat
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
Will rewrite update later. Have a great weekend!
Kat
Beach Comber
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!
Beach Crab
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.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.
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.
Kathy
Shank
Beach Comber
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!
Thanks!
Beach Fanatic
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!
Beach Fanatic
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
Beach Fanatic
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!
Meow
steelemama...you look like our welcome wagon! :clap_1: Is it because of poor panhandler?
y'all!
Still waiting for that menu, K!!!!
y'all!Still waiting for that menu, K!!!!
Beach Fanatic
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!! 
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
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
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
steelemama...you look like our welcome wagon! :clap_1: Is it because of poor panhandler?
Still waiting for that menu, K!!!!
you crack me up Kit-tay Newbies!!!!! Post the menu......
Beach Fanatic
steelemama...you look like our welcome wagon! :clap_1: Is it because of poor panhandler?Yea, poor pan! Lots of new folks on board. How are you doin and when is your trip?
Still waiting for that menu, K!!!!
Beach FanaticAuthor
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.....
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
Beach FanaticAuthor
steelemama...you look like our welcome wagon! :clap_1: Is it because of poor panhandler?
Still waiting for that menu, K!!!!
Menu! What menu?
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
Meow
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!!!
SoWal Expert
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!!!
Me too!! Can't wait!
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
can you have a private party in October?...I know there will be many SoWallers there at this time...we could all make reservations for the same night.....;-)
SoWal Insider
I am in ......
can you have a private party in October?...I know there will be many SoWallers there at this time...we could all make reservations for the same night.....;-)
Beach FanaticAuthor
can you have a private party in October?...I know there will be many SoWallers there at this time...we could all make reservations for the same night.....;-)
Hey There! Do you know the date in October and about how many will be in town?
I have an emergency with my Father who lives in Ocean Sorings... So I will be out of town for a few days. But go ahead and post if you know something.
Kat
SoWal Insider
Count me in!:clap_1:
Beach FanaticAuthor
Hello everyone....it's late we're working 24/7 to get open. Just want you to know it will be hopefully by October 15th, but don't hold me to that. We've had more ups and downs then I can count. Just when we think we've gone 10 steps forward something knocks us back 15 steps.
Soon to come the menu!!!! Lighting on the inside will be finished this week and carpet goes down then tables and chairs. Doug has a beautiful kitchen over-looking the Gulf!
I spent 6 days in New Orleans with a friend collecting enough art work to go into a gallery. We decided since we were going back to our roots we would buy art from those who were hurt by hurricane Katrina......Louisianna artist. They are really starving now. I suggest if you can go to the French Quarter and buy at least one piece of art to help these wonderful people.
If you have not been to New Orleans since Katrina be prepared. I rode through so many different parts of the city and was in shock at what I saw. I heard story after story from both rich and poor. You cannot leave without sharing tears with these people. They are so appreciative if you buy one thing from them...fortunately we have a lot of wall space to decorate.
I have often asked myself over the past months why it was taking so long to get open. After I my trip to New Orleans I know why. We have so much to be thankful for and so often take it for granted. When I think of how it could be our coastline, our homes and stores, schools and restaurants, hospitals and churches that could be in ruins it makes me realize how important community is...because when you're in devestation no one really understands except those who have gone through it with you.
Pray for the coast of Louisianna, Missssippi, Alabama, and Florida. And that's not counting the East coast. It's overwhelming!!!
Will get back with you soon!
Kat
Soon to come the menu!!!! Lighting on the inside will be finished this week and carpet goes down then tables and chairs. Doug has a beautiful kitchen over-looking the Gulf!
I spent 6 days in New Orleans with a friend collecting enough art work to go into a gallery. We decided since we were going back to our roots we would buy art from those who were hurt by hurricane Katrina......Louisianna artist. They are really starving now. I suggest if you can go to the French Quarter and buy at least one piece of art to help these wonderful people.
If you have not been to New Orleans since Katrina be prepared. I rode through so many different parts of the city and was in shock at what I saw. I heard story after story from both rich and poor. You cannot leave without sharing tears with these people. They are so appreciative if you buy one thing from them...fortunately we have a lot of wall space to decorate.
I have often asked myself over the past months why it was taking so long to get open. After I my trip to New Orleans I know why. We have so much to be thankful for and so often take it for granted. When I think of how it could be our coastline, our homes and stores, schools and restaurants, hospitals and churches that could be in ruins it makes me realize how important community is...because when you're in devestation no one really understands except those who have gone through it with you.
Pray for the coast of Louisianna, Missssippi, Alabama, and Florida. And that's not counting the East coast. It's overwhelming!!!
Will get back with you soon!
Kat
SoWal Expert
IKT: Hope I get to dine in your new place in October!! It sounds great! Thanks for posting your art buying story--very touching.
Beach Fanatic
Can not wait!!!! :clap_1:
Beach Fanatic
I was the one helping you with the wallpaper, hope the new owners are taking good care of you...........I'm looking forward to heading over there once ya'll get opened up, just make sure it's before Nov. 4th.......my wedding day.........lol, then I'll be off to Jacksonville, but will be back to visit this way OFTEN since I am native to PC and my family and friends are here...........GOOD LUCK with everything!:roll:
Beach Fanatic
Hello everyone....it's late we're working 24/7 to get open. Just want you to know it will be hopefully by October 15th, but don't hold me to that. We've had more ups and downs then I can count. Just when we think we've gone 10 steps forward something knocks us back 15 steps.
Soon to come the menu!!!! Lighting on the inside will be finished this week and carpet goes down then tables and chairs. Doug has a beautiful kitchen over-looking the Gulf!
I spent 6 days in New Orleans with a friend collecting enough art work to go into a gallery. We decided since we were going back to our roots we would buy art from those who were hurt by hurricane Katrina......Louisianna artist. They are really starving now. I suggest if you can go to the French Quarter and buy at least one piece of art to help these wonderful people.
If you have not been to New Orleans since Katrina be prepared. I rode through so many different parts of the city and was in shock at what I saw. I heard story after story from both rich and poor. You cannot leave without sharing tears with these people. They are so appreciative if you buy one thing from them...fortunately we have a lot of wall space to decorate.
I have often asked myself over the past months why it was taking so long to get open. After I my trip to New Orleans I know why. We have so much to be thankful for and so often take it for granted. When I think of how it could be our coastline, our homes and stores, schools and restaurants, hospitals and churches that could be in ruins it makes me realize how important community is...because when you're in devestation no one really understands except those who have gone through it with you.
Pray for the coast of Louisianna, Missssippi, Alabama, and Florida. And that's not counting the East coast. It's overwhelming!!!
Will get back with you soon!
Kat
Very inspiring and heart warming. Thank you for your thoughtful story. We plan to visit NO soon and will be sure and look at all the beautiful art and hopefully buy a few!
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
Loved the story Kat. I can't wait until I can get in there to see the new artwork!!!!
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