Food & Drink

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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.

Chef Kristen Hall and team

How La Fête chef Kristen Hall brought Birmingham to New York

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August 6, 2026

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.

Son of a Butcher

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

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August 6, 2026

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.

Burmese dish at Road to Burma

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

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August 5, 2026

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.

Revivalist chicken sandwich

Huntsville Restaurant Week returns in August with special menus and events

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August 3, 2026

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

Golden Eagle mural

Why Golden Eagle Syrup has been an Alabama favorite for nearly a century

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July 31, 2026

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.

City Bowls açai bowl

City Bowls: the Birmingham food truck that grew into a statewide favorite

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July 30, 2026

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

Birmingham’s Bayonet named Alabama’s best date night restaurant

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July 29, 2026

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.

Ralph's Listening Room

Ralph’s Listening Room opens in Birmingham with cocktails, vinyl, and curated sound

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July 28, 2026

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

PopUp Bagels

PopUp Bagels brings its hot, fresh “grip, rip and dip” experience to Alabama

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July 27, 2026

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

Cocktails at Adios

Where to celebrate National Tequila Day in Alabama

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July 24, 2026

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.

Lucky Stranger

Lucky Stranger already feels like one of Birmingham’s favorite bars

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July 23, 2026

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.

Shu Shop

Birmingham Restaurant Week returns with 10 days of local flavor and culinary discovery

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July 22, 2026

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

Point aux Pins oysters

Farming oysters, finding peace: inside Bayou La Batre’s Point aux Pins

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July 21, 2026

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

Matkabar interior

Finding home in Montgomery: discovering the city through three local restaurants

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July 20, 2026

On Saturday, July 25, Sweet Grown Alabama Day returns for its annual celebration of the farmers, fishermen, foresters, and producers who help feed communities across the state.

Sweet Grown Alabama Day returns July 25 with a simple reminder: shop local

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July 17, 2026

When Isabelle De France moved from France to Alabama, she did not expect that baking would become the bridge between the two places she now calls home. What began as […]

Almond croissants

Meet the French baker bringing a taste of home to Alabama

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July 14, 2026

Whether you’re in the mood for a margarita, a tropical mocktail, or a blended coffee drink, these frozen favorites across Birmingham deserve a spot on your summer bucket list.

Frozen cocktail at Salud

The best frozen drinks in Birmingham to help you beat the heat

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July 9, 2026

What makes a restaurant unforgettable? The food, certainly; but more often, it’s the people. The ones who greet you at the door, who work tirelessly on prep in the kitchen, […]

Chef in kitchen

Mary Fehr’s new exhibit celebrates the people behind Birmingham’s restaurants

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July 9, 2026

Whether they’ve been serving their communities for decades or have become local favorites more recently, these Alabama barbecue joints deserve a spot on any barbecue lover’s list.

Alabama BBQ

7 hidden Alabama barbecue joints worth the detour

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July 7, 2026

What began as conversations between friends who share a love for Lake Martin has become a new beer inspired by one of Alabama’s most beloved destinations.

Lake Martin Light

Lake Martin Light: the newest beer inspired by Alabama’s favorite lake

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July 3, 2026

Whether you’re planning meals around the farmers market or simply looking to eat more seasonally, here’s a guide to some of Alabama’s freshest summer crops and the nutritional benefits they bring to the table.

summer produce

What’s growing now? A guide to Alabama’s healthiest summer produce

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June 29, 2026