The second week of June is shaping up to be a busy one across Alabama. From dragon boat races on the Alabama River to country concerts on the Gulf Coast, there are plenty of ways to explore something new this week.

La MoreliAna Bakery is preparing to open at The Pizitz Food Hall, bringing its authentic Mexican pastries and sweets to a permanent home in downtown Birmingham.

This beloved downtown Enterprise creamery has been named Best Ice Cream Parlor in Alabama by Guide to Alabama for the second consecutive year—a back-to-back honor that speaks as much to the community surrounding it as the handcrafted ice cream coming out of it.

Behind every beautiful dress is the story of the woman who once wore it. Inside Estelle Amore Vintage Bridal, founder Estelle Straate and bridal specialist Lauren Smith spend their days surrounded by these memories.

There is exactly one teaching restaurant on earth with a master sommelier in residence. It’s in Auburn, Alabama—and the man behind that distinction is Thomas Price, the first African American to earn the title of master sommelier.