For 40 years, Full Moon BBQ has remained a familiar name across Alabama, known for its slow-smoked barbecue, Southern hospitality, and deeply loyal customer base. What began as a single Southside restaurant in 1986 has grown into a regional staple with 15 locations, all while holding tightly to the traditions that shaped it from the beginning.

Fresh Gulf seafood, Alabama pride, and a little friendly competition are headed back to the coast as Sweet Grown Alabama hosts its 11th Annual Seafood Cook-Off on Monday, May 18 at The Wharf in Orange Beach.

What began as a roadside bait shop along Highway 431 grew into a landmark woven into Alabama fishing history.

Grab your friends, your appetite, or your sunhat and enjoy all that Alabama has to offer this week.

Through local ingredients and longstanding relationships, Chef David Bancroft celebrates the communities shaping Alabama’s foodways.