One of the world’s leading authorities has tapped 16 restaurants in Alabama for awards honoring superior wine programs. Wine Spectator recently announced its 2024 restaurant awards, uncorking its list of […]

Magnolia Point, the latest dining concept by Alabama restaurant mogul Nick Pihakis, brings the beach to Birmingham in a historic setting. The new full-service eatery and bar by the Pihakis […]

The restaurant business hits the doldrums as the summer months wane, especially in the weeks before school. To feed that need, organizers around the state are planning events through August […]

Non-Fiction Coffee believes in shining a spotlight on the farmers who grow the beans it roasts. Many high-end roasters go beyond the standard dark-versus-medium designation on their packaging, listing details […]

Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q is a household name in most parts of Alabama. Thousands have visited Big Bob Gibson’s and many more have doused homemade barbecue in their legendary sauce. […]

Abhi Sainju has introduced Birmingham-area diners to whimsically creative sushi rolls like the Wham Bam Birmingham, spicy momo dumplings from his native Nepal, Tibetan thukpa noodle soup, and other flavors […]

A four-day celebration of Birmingham’s rich history of cuisine and culture returns this fall with some of the city’s top chefs and cooks, from food icon Frank Stitt to the […]

The COVID-19 pandemic delivered a shattering blow to the world’s economy, and there were few industries affected as heavily as food service. As the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Birmingham restaurant […]

Sure, you can run to your local superstore to stock up on shrink-wrapped steaks, ground meat, ribs, and anything else needed for a Fourth of July Alabama barbecue. But if […]

If you prefer to cook globally but source locally, June is your jam. A range of freshly harvested vegetables are now hitting Alabama farmers markets and stands, including all the […]

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams recently announced its summer collection of flavors including Snow Cone Sorbet and Burnt Orange Dreamsicle. Available in pints at Jeni’s scoop shop in Birmingham and online, […]

Two things signal the unofficial start of summer in Alabama, the arrival of hot sticky days and the appearance of the first Chilton County peaches of Alabama’s peach season. Promises […]

Wil Drake knows hamburgers top to bottom. Not only are burgers the most popular savory on the menu of his multistate business, Hero Doughnuts and Buns, the Homewood resident also […]

Achieving big flavors is built into the DNA at Current Charcoal Grill, a restaurant in Birmingham’s Parkside District recently opened by head chef Luke Joseph in partnership with James Beard […]

The Gulf Coast is a place of magic for many, but few places hold quite as many memories as the well-known Flora-Bama. While thousands of beachgoers stop by the iconic […]

If you want to discover the latest creations from your town’s breweries and brewpubs, head to their taprooms. But if you want to sample what the rest of the world […]

The mom who nourished and nurtured you deserves something extra special on Mother’s Day. Thank her by treating her to an upscale brunch on Sunday, May 12. Whether it’s Gulf […]

Cinco de Mayo is the day when everyone channels their inner Mexican spirit. The commemoration popularized by Mexican-American immigrants now is celebrated by Alabamians from all cultures. Greater Birmingham is […]

Founded in the heart of Birmingham, the legendary establishment, Full Moon BBQ, stands as one of Alabama’s most-loved bar-b-que joints. Here, a long and delicious history of excellent Southern-style ‘que […]

You’ve probably heard of minimalist Neapolitan pizza, the New York style with foldable slices, or their deep-dish cousin from Chicago. Now, Alabamians are going over the moon for Detroit pizza […]

Alabama peach farmers, and the fans who consider them the world’s best, are crossing their fingers in hope. After an abysmal 2023, prospects are shaping up for a bountiful harvest […]