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The University Club at The University of Alabama has reopened with a fresh new look and a renewed focus on building community around the dinner table. Following extensive renovations, the […]

The University Club Debuts One-of-a-Kind Local Dining Experience

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May 25, 2025

Alabama boasts an impressive number of local breweries that have gained proud patrons in cities across the state. While many of these breweries craft brews that bring crowds from across […]

Meet Alabama’s newest beer rooted in community and conservation

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May 21, 2025

The Michelin Guide, the prestigious series of guidebooks that rate restaurants around the world, is finally coming to sweet home Alabama.  Last month, the Michelin Guide publishers announced that they […]

Michelin Prediction Guide: Our top local picks for the prestigious honor

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May 19, 2025

If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert that’s as simple to make as it is delicious, this Simple Strawberry Galette is exactly what you need. Made with store-bought pie crust, […]

Strawberry Galette: The perfect simple spring recipe

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May 15, 2025

Al fresco dining in Alabama, where the views are as good as the food. Alabama offers a feast for all the senses, from breezy coastlines to rooftop patios and picturesque […]

Dine al fresco across Alabama at these 8 restaurants with incredible views

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May 14, 2025

If you build it, turns out, people will come. It happened in Opp when local resident Merrill Culverhouse decided his hometown needed a nice place to eat. So, he teamed up with […]

Great food, small-town Alabama hospitality is in their Wheelhouse

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May 12, 2025

Birmingham FOOD+Culture Festival has made its mark as one of the most popular food festivals in the region, and it is about to take on new life. In a recent […]

Southbound Food Festival: A beloved Birmingham festival reimagined

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May 9, 2025

Building on a foundation of downtown Huntsville’s dining heritage, One Eleven Bar & Kitchen plans to redefine what it means to dine out in the Rocket City. Opening at 111 Washington Street […]

Huntsville’s One Eleven Bar & Kitchen ‘flipping the script for a new generation’

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May 5, 2025

The Mint Julep dates back to the 18th century, when it was enjoyed as a medicinal tonic before evolving into a beloved social libation. Traditionally, a Mint Julep is made […]

Recipe: Big-Batch Watermelon Mint Julep

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April 29, 2025

Gee’s Bend Airing of the Quilts Festival Awareness Tour The Airing of the Quilts tour will stop in Mobile to celebrate the artistry and history of the Gee’s Bend quilters. […]

Can’t Miss Alabama: Experience the best in quilts, art and food

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April 25, 2025

Across Alabama, there are dozens of restaurants and bars that pay homage to the owner’s history or heritage in some way, but there are two establishments that are often praised […]

3 authentic Cinco de Mayo recipes from the owners of Alabama’s Adiõs and Salud

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April 23, 2025

The South is synonymous with comfort food, and possibly the best known of these is barbecue. While who has the best barbecue is an age-old, unanswerable question for Southerners, there […]

Tuscaloosa BBQ Tour: 5 essential stops for Southern barbecue lovers

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April 21, 2025

Amid rising food costs and evolving appetites, Checkers is staging a revolution — starting in Mobile, Alabama — and all for just $4. Checkers, the beloved drive-thru icon known for […]

Checkers celebrates original Mobile, Alabama location with $4 Meal Deal for a limited time

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April 17, 2025

Whether you enjoy it as a crunchy topping for yogurt, paired with milk for breakfast or as a grab-and-go snack, this granola is the perfect way to fuel your body […]

This simple granola recipe is perfect for spring in the South

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April 14, 2025

In the digital age, information spreads quickly, and as more studies and information gain attention online, the cultural shift toward clean eating continues. Clean eating has many definitions, but the […]

A local’s guide to clean eating in Birmingham

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April 10, 2025

Only one of the three Alabama culinary professionals nominated as semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards is advancing to the finals. José Medina Camacho, founder and beverage director of Adiõs cocktail bar and Salud taqueria in […]

Alabama mixologist and Adios owner named James Beard Award finalist

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April 4, 2025

With awareness of the link between alcohol and adverse health effects becoming more widespread, the world of mocktails is expanding rapidly. What began as a way to make a simple […]

Alabama-inspired mocktail recipes for a lighter swap this spring

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March 31, 2025

Birmingham is known throughout the Southeast for its incredible food scene, and tomorrow, March 29th will see the opening of another ambitious destination for local foodies. Leafly Boba Bar, founded […]

Huntsville-founded boba bar hosts Birmingham grand opening

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March 28, 2025

The wait is over–warmer days are here, and we’re all craving a perfect patio for our next meal. Patio dining options are nearly endless in the Magic City, but we’ve […]

10 must-visit Birmingham patios for soaking in the spring weather

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March 24, 2025

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 […]

A local’s guide to the ultimate Birmingham pastry crawl

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March 11, 2025

What may come as a shock to those outside of the distinct world of Alabama restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, has come as welcome news to locals. Four Alabama coffee […]

Meet the Alabama coffee shops that just ranked among the best in the world

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February 20, 2025