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Gulf Coast Golf Carts
By: Jenny Johnson Hoffman
I often think of Galveston Island as a large playground for kids and adults. A bonus to having a home on the West End of the Island, is that the homeowners are allowed to have golf carts to go around in. My husband and I first bought a used golf cart a few years ago from our friends, Mike and Lara, and we loved it. My step kids enjoyed driving around in it with their friends. My my stepson is a licensed driver and he would escort everyone to the beach and to the Galveston Country Club to go swimming. Needless to say, having a golf cart was fun for our whole family. And then there was Ike….
After a year a and a half of repairing and replacing items that were lost, my husband and I decided it was time for another golf cart. We went to the in the water boat show in Seabrook and saw a bunch of tricked out carts from Gulf Coast Golf Carts.
After having a bad case of golf cart envy every time a golf cart passed us on the street, we decided to stop by Gulf Coast Golf Carts’ location off of I-45 in League City. They offered up a large selection of new and used E-Z GO carts, Club Cars and several custom carts. Of course I wanted a “cool” cart, not just something you’d find on a golf course, and that was what they provided. I ended up choosing a fantastic E-Z GO ST Sport. The owner Jed Allen was more than helpful in assisting me in choosing a cart and even delivered my new golf cart the same day. After two weeks of blissful golf cart ownership, we realized a few things were missing. I realized a radio would be perfect for the cart, and after driving through a few sprinklers, we decided a windshield would be handy as well. I called my new friends up at Gulf Coast Golf Carts and they picked my cart up, added all of my new accessories and dropped it back off at my house.
My husband and I absolutely love our golf cart and have a blast riding around with our dogs, going to the beach, taking it to the Galveston Country Club pool or just cruising around the neighborhood. If you or someone you know is in the market for a golf cart, I strongly recommend Gulf Coast Golf Carts.
You can reach Gulf Coast Golf Carts at (281) 534-9998
Website : http://www.gulfcoastgolfcarts.com
Jenny is a television news producer in Houston. She and her husband own a home on the West End of Galveston. Jenny can be reached at texasjenny5@yahoo.com
Slim’s Stop
I’ve been a homeowner on Galveston Island for the past several years. Each weekend that I make my drive down to Galveston, I notice subtle changes to the island. 
All of his produce is well priced, but my favorite part of shopping with him is just having the opportunity to shoot the breeze with Slim; the man has a genuine love for Galveston Island and a love of working and interacting with the public every day.
M&M Restaurant and Bar
It is the same fine dining experience in an Island casual atmosphere. I can dress up or come straight from the beach in shorts in flip-flops.
My favorite is the crab cakes, ahi tuna salad and the buttermilk fried asparagus with habanero ranch. I still have many menu items to try, and look forward to them. The menu features many different eats from a variety of appetizers to meals including Porterhouse pork chops and surf and turf with lobster tail!
Diners can feel free to eat in the main dining room, the bar or out on the beautiful garden patio. The patio has a backyard feel to it, and I have to say I definitely feel at home there. I especially enjoy hanging out on the porch swing on the balcony.
You don’t have to just come to eat, M&M features premium well liquors and standard 14 ounce well and call doubles. They also feature 28 wines by the glass, and they are not typically found on the island at your local grocery or liquor store.
“Our wine list is growing and changing all they time,” says Elson, who feels you shouldn’t have to buy a bottle to have a decent glass of wine. I also noticed the big jar is back in the bar. If you frequented before, it is filled with pineapple slices marinating in vodka – pineapple infusion. My sorority sister turned me on to it back when it was the Palm M&M.
So, you don’t have to come in and have a meal, the M&M Bar is a great place to meet after work with friends. If you are looking for a place to hold a meeting, happy hour or party, the M&M has a variety of private rooms upstairs, including the former cigar room.
The staff is friendly and they all add to the at-home feel Elson has created at the M&M. Chef Luis Hernandez formerly of Rudy & Paco and General Manager Kris Kaufman, formerly of Waterman’s on the Island’s West End are always accommodating and welcoming.
Partners Bill and Libbie Ansell, Dr. Jim Grant and Lawren Hall have brought not only this fabulous Galveston icon back, but jobs as well in a dining experience next to none on the Island.
M&M is located at 2401 Church Street. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 4 to 11, dinner served from 5 to 9, and Friday and Saturday 4 to 12, dinner served from 5 to 10. For information or reservations, call 409-766-7179.
And yes, my favorite, they still have M&M’s in a bowl at the bar!
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