Air passengers flying into or out of the new Gulf Shores Airport might not have time to stop in nearby Lulu’s Restaurant to eat a sit-down meal. Now, they can go straight to the airport and eat faster at “Lulu’s Grab and Go.”
It is a miniature version of the famous restaurant on Gulf Shores’ intercoastal canal. It also has Lulu’s swag and take-it-with-you items.
Both facilities are owned and operated by Lucy Buffett, the sister of the late singer-songwriter and promoter Jimmy Buffett.
Both Buffetts grew up in Mobile. Their parents then retired to the Eastern Shore of Baldwin County. They are now deceased and buried in Fairhope.
Lucy Buffett made this post on her Facebook page on Thursday:
Gulf Shores, AL — Headed home but not quite ready to leave your vacation behind? Good news: LuLu’s has landed at Gulf Shores International Airport.
That’s right, Lucy Buffett’s beloved coastal restaurant, famous for its fresh seafood, beachy energy, and world-class allergy-friendly menu, is opening a new store right inside the terminal. When you are waiting to board, you’ll be able to grab a bite, sip something cold, and snag one last souvenir—no flip-flops required!
“We want everyone who’s enjoyed our great destination to keep the vacation going a bit longer. Why not at the airport?” said Lucy Buffett. “And if they didn’t make it to LuLu’s during their trip, this gives them one last chance to feel the love.”
The new terminal outpost is part of the airport’s broader plans to meet rising travel demand following the recent launch of Allegiant Air service. Expansion plans are in the works, and LuLu’s is leading the charge as its first official food and beverage partner.
LuLu’s Grab & Go airport store will be the “Last Chance” for a mix of snacks, drinks, quick eats fresh from LuLu’s kitchen such as Smoked Tuna Dip, L.A. Caviar, “Pamenna” Cheese, Grilled Chicken Wraps, Key Lime Pie, and multiple retail items. Same heart, same hospitality—just in a smaller carry-on size.
“Wasting’ away again in Margaritaville.”
Jim ‘Zig’ Zeigler’s beat is the colorful and positive about Alabama -- her people, places, events, groups and prominent deaths. He is a former Alabama Public Service Commissioner and State Auditor. You can reach him for comments at [email protected].
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