Estelle Amore

Vintage wedding dresses with history: inside Estelle Amore Bridal in Hueytown, Alabama

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.

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Thomas Price

Meet Thomas Price, Auburn’s Master Sommelier in Residence

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.

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Pizza at Valentina's

Valentina’s Pizzeria is putting Alabama on the national pizza map

For the third consecutive year, a small pizzeria in Madison, Alabama has walked into a room full of New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles restaurants—and walked out with a top ranking.

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Kristen Hall

Birmingham’s Kristen Hall is taking Bastille Day to the James Beard Foundation

Birmingham’s La Fête has always felt like a love letter to France—and this July, its chef is taking that letter all the way to New York.

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Poarch Creek Indians artifact

Inside the Poarch Creek Indians’ new exhibit on Native Southern art and culture

There’s something powerful about seeing history not as a distant artifact, but as something still breathing through a community today. That’s the feeling behind a new exhibit at the Poarch […]

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Rodeo

SoulGrown Roundup: this week across Alabama (June 1-6)

Whether you are looking for a weekend road trip, a new local tradition or simply an excuse to spend some time outside, this week’s lineup of events offers a little something for everyone.

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Acclaimed Alabama designer Heidi Elnora launches fun and fearless new brand

Alabama-based designer Heidi Elnora is no stranger to excitement. Her awe-inspiring background paints a clear picture of her passion and enthusiasm for life. Her story began at Savannah College of […]

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The rebirth of Pat Dye’s Crooked Oaks in Notasulga, Alabama, is underway

The first time N.L. Hart drove through the gate at Crooked Oaks, past stands of Japanese maples, a tranquil pond and a wide-open, big-sky horse pasture, her mind raced with ideas […]

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A local’s guide to the ultimate Birmingham pastry crawl

Last Call croissants

It’s a chilly and overcast morning in the Magic City, and I’m on a mission to find the best pastry in Birmingham. I will be the first to admit that […]

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An inside look at Dothan’s 10th annual Mardi Gras parade

The city of Dothan witnessed a vibrant celebration on Saturday, March 1, as the Krewe of Kolosse (KOK) hosted its landmark 10th annual Mardi Gras Parade. This highly anticipated event, […]

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