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When La Fête chef Kristen Hall was invited to cook at Platform by James Beard, an entire community came to celebrate alongside her.

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Son of a Butcher

This family butcher shop just earned the title of Alabama’s best

Named Alabama’s best by Tasting Table, this Birmingham shop traces its roots back to a pandemic parking lot and three generations of family butchers.

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Burmese dish at Road to Burma

Birmingham gets a new taste of Myanmar with the opening of Road to Burma

Road to Burma is one of Alabama’s few Burmese restaurants, inviting diners to discover a cuisine shaped by centuries of tradition, culture and connection.

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Longleaf Pines

How the longleaf pine shaped Alabama—and came back from the brink

From building homes and railroads to supporting rare wildlife, the longleaf pine remains woven into Alabama’s past and future.

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This Alabama mayor climbed the highest peak on every continent

Jasper Mayor Josh Gates recently completed the legendary Seven Summits challenge—an accomplishment achieved by fewer than 500 people worldwide.

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The small Alabama community’s century-old quilting tradition is now the inspiration for Ralph Lauren’s latest Artist in Residence collection.

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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

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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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