Browse exclusive SoulGrown stories about the flavors and libations of Alabama's cuisine
The Birmingham cocktail bar honors Mexican traditions through a permanent ofrenda, a welcoming community space, and cocktails inspired by the holiday.

October 27, 2026
More than a decade after opening in Auburn, chef David Bancroft is evolving the restaurant’s dining experience with a menu that celebrates Alabama ingredients while giving guests more ways to gather around the table.

October 27, 2026
Alabama’s culinary scene has another moment in the spotlight. SoulGrown editor Holly Swafford was in attendance for the ceremony, bringing the evening’s biggest announcements back to Alabama and celebrating the chefs and restaurants putting the state on the national culinary map. Here’s what Alabama restaurants earned this year—and what the recognition means for the state’s […]

October 21, 2026
Beth Walton and Oyster South are bringing farmers, chefs, scientists, and coastal communities together around a shared vision for healthy waters, thriving oyster farms, and good food.

October 16, 2026
With hearty breakfast plates, Southern comfort food, and a loyal following of locals and beachgoers, Duck’s Diner has become a Gulf Coast favorite.

October 15, 2026
From Frank and Pardis Stitt’s celebrated restaurants to independent galleries and civil rights landmarks, the national travel publication explores the people and places shaping the Magic City.

October 13, 2026
For decades, Fran Pearce and her late husband, “Big Dave,” helped shape Alabama’s catfish industry. Now she’s looking toward what comes next.

September 28, 2026
Across the state, Walk-On’s is building connections with the teams, schools, and athletes that make up its local communities.

September 16, 2026
At Helen and Bayonet, Foster blends nostalgia, Southern tradition, and technical precision to create desserts that feel both familiar and entirely new.

September 8, 2026
The Mobile chef is honoring the Gulf Coast by putting its people, traditions, and ingredients at the heart of the table.

August 31, 2026
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 20, 2026
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
More than 100 chefs are converging on Birmingham for 10 days of food, music, and community this September.

August 19, 2026