Lulu’s Destin Breaks Ground along the Choctawhatchee Bay

DESTIN, Fla. - Jan. 29, 2015 - PRLog -- Lucy Buffett, sister of singer Jimmy Buffett, breaks ground on new restaurant in Destin, Florida. Lulu’s of Destin is currently under construction and expected to open this summer. “We are going to spread the Gumbo Love in Destin,” said Lucy Buffett. “I’m committed to providing an excellent and authentic Gulf Coast experience for all my guests”. According to Lucy, this has been the key to her success.

Lucy Buffett and her family enjoy many Destin vacations making the Emerald Coast an easy decision for Lulu’s second location. “Destin has always been a part of my vision for a second Lulu’s, said Lucy. “It feels like an extension of home to me and our new location is ideal for what we do.”

Lucy Buffett joined by her Management Team from Lulu’s Gulf Shores paid a recent visit to the construction site of the soon to be Lulu’s of Destin.  At the Gulf Shores Location in Alabama, Lulu’s has an annual economic impact and high-profile community involvement. Buffett is anticipating the same impact at the Destin location creating over 200 jobs and a very active share in supporting the community. More than a restaurant, Lulu’s Gulf Shores is a destination in itself. Along with serving over half a million customers a year from 4 unique menus, Lulu’s offers branded merchandise, cookbooks, Bloody Mary Mix, seasonings, sauces, a children’s book, and the newly launched ‘Crazy Sista' Honey Ale Beer.

This family-friendly dining and entertainment destination in Destin will include the Bama Breeze Bar, the Sunset Grill for bar bites from the big kitchen, the Fountain of Youth for the kids, the Mountain of Youth which is a three-story rope and climbing apparatus, a large sand beach area, as well as live music every night throughout the week.  The main restaurant referred to as the “Mother Ship” by Lucy Buffett will include the main menu featuring Big Ole Salads, seafood baskets, and grass-fed beef burgers. Lulu’s also offers an allergy-friendly menu with plenty of options.

Lulu’s Destin, sister restaurant to Lulu’s Gulf Shores, will open early summer of 2015. Lucy Buffet, creative chef, business woman, author, and storyteller is determined to bring the same successful food and entertainment destination to all Destin vacation seekers and locals as she has to her present venues.