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A Letter from Lucy – Summer 2026
 
School’s out, the sun is high, and summer is officially in full swing at LuLu’s!
The beaches are gorgeous and buzzing with the most wonderful people, and our restaurants are absolutely alive with that electric summer energy I live for. Yes, the crowds are bigger – and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Hospitality is always our number one priority, and this is our season to shine. Great food, incredible music, and good times for everyone who walks through our doors – that’s what LuLu’s is all about.
And y’all, we have something really special brewing this summer. On July 25th, we’re bringing Christmas in July to LuLu’s – complete with new and exclusive Billy Claus merchandise and a whole lot of festive fun you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for this one!
In the middle of all the summer hustle and bustle, I hope you’ll find a moment to come  in and let us take care of you. That’s what we’re here for. To help you slow down, soak it all in, and make the kind of memories with your friends and family that last long after the season fades.
Come see us. The summer gumbo is always better when you’re in it.
 
All my Gumbo love,
A Letter from Lucy — Summer 2026
 
School’s out, the sun is high, and summer is officially in full swing at LuLu’s!
The beaches are gorgeous and buzzing with the most wonderful people, and our restaurants are absolutely alive with that electric summer energy I live for. Yes, the crowds are bigger – and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Hospitality is always our number one priority, and this is our season to shine. Great food, incredible music, and good times for everyone who walks through our doors – that’s what LuLu’s is all about.
And y’all, we have something really special brewing this summer. On July 25th, we’re bringing Christmas in July to LuLu’s – complete with new and exclusive Billy Claus merchandise and a whole lot of festive fun you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for this one!
In the middle of all the summer hustle and bustle, I hope you’ll find a moment to come  in and let us take care of you. That’s what we’re here for. To help you slow down, soak it all in, and make the kind of memories with your friends and family that last long after the season fades.
Come see us. The summer gumbo is always better when you’re in it.
 
All my Gumbo Love,
A Letter from Lucy — Summer 2026
 
School’s out, the sun is high, and summer is officially in full swing at LuLu’s!
The beaches are gorgeous and buzzing with the most wonderful people, and our restaurants are absolutely alive with that electric summer energy I live for. Yes, the crowds are bigger – and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Hospitality is always our number one priority, and this is our season to shine. Great food, incredible music, and good times for everyone who walks through our doors – that’s what LuLu’s is all about.
And y’all, we have something really special brewing this summer. On July 25th, we’re bringing Christmas in July to LuLu’s – complete with new and exclusive Billy Claus merchandise and a whole lot of festive fun you won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for this one!
In the middle of all the summer hustle and bustle, I hope you’ll find a moment to come  in and let us take care of you. That’s what we’re here for. To help you slow down, soak it all in, and make the kind of memories with your friends and family that last long after the season fades.
Come see us. The summer gumbo is always better when you’re in it.
 
All my Gumbo Love, 

Lucy’s Blog and Recipes

Spreading Gumbo Love

Oyster Stew á la LuLu

Lucy Buffett's Oyster Stew á la LuLu. Makes 11 cups of oyster stew ...

Hush Puppies

Hush puppies for the win! If you serve hush puppies at your next game-day party, everyone will leave happy no matter the outcome ...

½ Shrimp and ½ Oyster Loaf

The 1/2 Shrimp and 1/2 Oyster Loaf was my mother’s all-time favorite thing to eat at the original Lulu’s. “Because how could you ever decide between a fried shrimp and a fried oyster sandwich?”

Honey Glazed Sticky Ribs

A million years ago, when I was a young cook and read any recipe book I could afford, I purchased a paperback Sunset cookbook on Chinese cooking ...

Peets Buffett’s Lazy V Chocolate Fudge Cake

Like me, my mother, Peets, had a mighty respectable sweet tooth. Though she wasn’t crazy about cooking, she could make a pretty good dessert ...

Key Lime Pie with Grand Marnier® Whipped Cream

There really is nothing like the tart little Key Lime. It’s most famous vehicle, the Key Lime Pie is probably one of my favorite desserts ...