
I recently met with Doug and Kathy of D & K?s to discuss selling. They were ready to move on and still recovering from the renovations and Doug?s medical problems. I was honored to be asked to list this property. Anytime you get a listing that a seller has put so much pride in it is an honor. Looking back on my visit I noticed some spark in Doug?s eyes. The more he showed me around the more I realized he was not ready to sell his baby. He was excited about the light switches! The views! The location! I was wondering the whole time if he had lost his mind. I think to relight his fire he had to go through the process in his mind of selling his dream. He actually started bouncing around the place. When I got there his limp was painfully obvious. Kat was busy gathering all the Data for Garner on the sale. We noticed separately her heart was broken as well. They both came to the same conclusion. We don?t want to sell! Moving forward, Kat called to tell me they could not move forward on the sale. Doug was feeling better and had a new vision on D & K?s. I am thrilled for them. I have known Doug since I was a teenage punk working at Paradise Caf? and I feel he is one of the most gifted chefs in the area. I also feel he needed to feel like he was letting something go to realize what a gift it is to have. Keep an eye on this place folks because Doug has a fire burning and I expect to see some big things this summer. Thank you Kat and Doug for the chance and I know it will be very successful. I post this on SoWal so the word will get around that D & K?s is not for sale. 

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GREAT NEWS !!!!!SoWal Expert
It can be hard to part with something in which you invested blood, sweat, and tears. I've had the opportunity to list a home which the owner built with his own two hands. The house was so much more than walls, floor and roof. It was filled with stories of joy and sorrow, and much thought and labor. I'm not sure how you properly list those details to convey the meaning of the house to the buyer.
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glad to hear this. i wish d&k all the best.

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I love Doug and Kathy
I remember trying to set them up. Glad to see my match making has worked for soooo looooong. Guys, thanks for keeping your dream alive. 

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I love Doug and Kathy
I remember trying to set them up. Glad to see my match making has worked for soooo looooong. Guys, thanks for keeping your dream alive.
I'm running out the door.......
Beverly, I thank you for that sweet post. It's been a long time hasn't it!!!!
Thanks to Bobby for putting his post in such heartfelt words. What would we do without our friends.....
Thank you all! Doug and I are so excited about some upcoming ideas....we'll let you in on it all as it happens!
Thanks to my "Sign" friend too! ;-)
Love you all...Kat & Doug
Beach Comber
very good news.I loved the Paradise Cafe

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Had the gumbo for lunch mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
SoWal Expert
The shrimp Po-boy was good, too. Cheri is always saying that D&K's has the best shrimp in town.
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I had a shrimp basket Saturday
...the best ever!!
...the best ever!!Beach Fanatic
This is great news! I recently had my first meal there & hope to be visiting again many times. I wish the best of luck to D&K!
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Beautiful post Bobby.
Doug & Kat ... Congratulations on the outcome of your "process" and whatever delicious result springs anew from your next "chapter".
Doug & Kat ... Congratulations on the outcome of your "process" and whatever delicious result springs anew from your next "chapter".
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Great News!!
This past summer I had my first dinner at D and K's. Of coarse the food and service was outstanding, but Kat and Doug made a point to set down with my wife and I and just talk. It was fun hearing Kat tell how she made her pies and sold them in her car, sometimes almost losing all her pies because of the way she would drive around 30A
, but you could tell the passion that these two had for this place, all the hard work in going to New Orleans and finding the art work, it was no doubt a labor of love for them.
This is the type of place I want to eat at, one that not only serves great food, but has a passion for what they do!! God Bless you Doug and Kat!!!
This past summer I had my first dinner at D and K's. Of coarse the food and service was outstanding, but Kat and Doug made a point to set down with my wife and I and just talk. It was fun hearing Kat tell how she made her pies and sold them in her car, sometimes almost losing all her pies because of the way she would drive around 30A
, but you could tell the passion that these two had for this place, all the hard work in going to New Orleans and finding the art work, it was no doubt a labor of love for them.This is the type of place I want to eat at, one that not only serves great food, but has a passion for what they do!! God Bless you Doug and Kat!!!
Beach Comber
I've never eaten there, but the menu that gets posted on this site from time to time always makes me want to try it! We are going to be in Panama City next week (oddly enough, trying to avoid the crowds at Grayton, where we used to go every year), so maybe we will get over that way... I could go crazy on the appetizers!
Beach Lover
I join the chorus of those who are delighted that you have decided to refurbish your dream instead of selling it - I only wish that I could patronize D&K more often.
And to anyone out there who is remotely tempted to eat at a chain restaurant (particularly the higher ended ones that cost the same as a place like D&K) -- please consider that many independents are barely holding on in this crummy economy and they need your business to stay in business.
Here's looking forward to enjoying your fabulous food and service again come February 2009!
And to anyone out there who is remotely tempted to eat at a chain restaurant (particularly the higher ended ones that cost the same as a place like D&K) -- please consider that many independents are barely holding on in this crummy economy and they need your business to stay in business.
Here's looking forward to enjoying your fabulous food and service again come February 2009!

SoWal Expert
Friends don't let friends eat at crappy chain restaurants!
D&K's Oysters Bienville is on my short list for "last meal" options!
D&K's Oysters Bienville is on my short list for "last meal" options!

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