Browse exclusive SoulGrown stories about the flavors and libations of Alabama's cuisine
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 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.

July 22, 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.

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 a personal passion has grown into a way of introducing Gulf Coast communities to authentic French pastries while sharing the traditions, craftsmanship, and slower pace […]

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.

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, who stay long after closing and come back the next day to start again. Those are the people Birmingham photographer Mary Fehr wanted to celebrate. […]

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.

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.

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.

June 29, 2026
Alabama’s newest tourism trail invites visitors to explore the people, places, and traditions behind the state’s catfish culture.

June 29, 2026
At La Fête, Chef Kristen Hall lets seasonal ingredients set the menu—and a simple French classic shows exactly why.

June 11, 2026
Standing along the waters of Bayou La Batre, it is easy to understand what is at stake. The bay supports oyster farms, commercial fishermen, and countless coastal species. It fuels local businesses and shapes a way of life that has existed for generations. Just upstream, rivers and creeks carry water from across Alabama before eventually […]

June 10, 2026
From rehearsal dinners to receptions and everything in between, restaurants offer something traditional venues often can’t: a space that already feels like somewhere.

June 10, 2026
If you’re hoping to make a few sweet memories this season, there are plenty of places across Alabama where you can grab a bucket and head into the blueberry rows.

June 8, 2026
La MoreliAna Bakery is preparing to open at The Pizitz Food Hall, bringing its authentic Mexican pastries and sweets to a permanent home in downtown Birmingham.

June 4, 2026
This beloved downtown Enterprise creamery has been named Best Ice Cream Parlor in Alabama by Guide to Alabama for the second consecutive year—a back-to-back honor that speaks as much to the community surrounding it as the handcrafted ice cream coming out of it.

June 4, 2026
There is exactly one teaching restaurant on earth with a master sommelier in residence. It’s in Auburn, Alabama—and the man behind that distinction is Thomas Price, the first African American to earn the title of master sommelier.

June 2, 2026