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Food & Drink

September 8, 2026

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At Helen and Bayonet, Foster blends nostalgia, Southern tradition, and technical precision to create desserts that feel both familiar and entirely new.

August 31, 2026

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The Mobile chef is honoring the Gulf Coast by putting its people, traditions, and ingredients at the heart of the table.

August 26, 2026

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Nobel laureate and former Governor David Beasley believes the dinner table might be the most powerful tool for peace we have.

August 25, 2026

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The Birmingham restaurant lands on a list of just 19 restaurants nationwide.

August 20, 2026

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Lake Martin Light, born from a love of lake life and a partnership with Cahaba Brewing, is now pouring at spots across the city.

August 19, 2026

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This Fairhope gem grows its own food, pours award-winning wine, and this September, it’s throwing two events you won’t want to miss.

August 19, 2026

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More than 100 chefs are converging on Birmingham for 10 days of food, music, and community this September.

August 6, 2026

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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.

August 6, 2026

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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.

August 5, 2026

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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.

August 3, 2026

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A month of special menus, local events, and new culinary experiences shines a spotlight on the people and places feeding the Rocket City’s growing food scene.

July 31, 2026

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The Alabama-made syrup that has sweetened family breakfasts for generations.

July 30, 2026

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The family-owned business has expanded from one mobile kitchen to storefronts across the state without losing sight of the values that started it all.

July 29, 2026

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Tasting Table recognized the Birmingham seafood restaurant for its inviting atmosphere, Gulf-inspired menu and memorable dining experience.

July 28, 2026

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Ralph’s Listening Room officially opens to the public Wednesday, July 29, offering Birmingham a new place to gather, sip, and listen—and we’re ready for it.

July 27, 2026

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Hot-from-the-oven bagels and a welcoming spirit make this new Birmingham spot worth a visit.

July 24, 2026

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Alabama’s bar and restaurant scene is full of great places to celebrate, expand your agave horizons and make memories with friends.

July 23, 2026

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Avondale’s newest bar already feels less like the city’s newest bar and more like the place you’ve somehow been meeting friends for years.

July 22, 2026

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This summer, Birmingham Restaurant Week returns to celebrate the local restaurants, food trucks, bars and hospitality workers who continue to shape the city’s culinary identity.

July 21, 2026

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A visit to Point aux Pins reveals the both the grit and beauty behind Alabama’s oyster industry.

July 20, 2026

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A newcomer discovers the flavors, stories, and welcoming tables that make Montgomery’s food scene worth exploring.