Only one of the three Alabama culinary professionals nominated as semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Foundation Awards is advancing to the finals. José Medina Camacho, founder and beverage director of Adiõs cocktail bar and Salud taqueria in […]

With awareness of the link between alcohol and adverse health effects becoming more widespread, the world of mocktails is expanding rapidly. What began as a way to make a simple […]

Birmingham is known throughout the Southeast for its incredible food scene, and tomorrow, March 29th will see the opening of another ambitious destination for local foodies. Leafly Boba Bar, founded […]

The wait is over–warmer days are here, and we’re all craving a perfect patio for our next meal. Patio dining options are nearly endless in the Magic City, but we’ve […]

It’s a chilly and overcast morning in the Magic City, and I’m on a mission to find the best pastry in Birmingham. I will be the first to admit that […]

What may come as a shock to those outside of the distinct world of Alabama restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, has come as welcome news to locals. Four Alabama coffee […]

There’s an old adage that applies to lawyers, gas stations and restaurants that might seem counterintuitive— if you’re the only option in town you’ll go broke – but if you […]

Alabama seasons come and go on a whim. Some years, summer and winter linger forever, while spring and fall only visit a few brief days. This January, winter decided to […]

The Alabama Sweet Tea Company announced an exciting new product on Friday, January 24. Their famous Southern-style sweet tea is now available in 16-ounce cans! This Alabama-based company is thrilled […]

Plenty has changed in the 25 years since Daniel Briggs and a partner opened Daniel George restaurant in Mountain Brook Village. Then, eateries were a rarity in the neighborhood, now […]

Mentone may be a small North Alabama town—home to a population of only 325—but there is nothing small about the impact the small mountain community has on those who visit. […]

Food may not be the first thing that comes to mind for the two days when the calendar changes from one year to the next. Fireworks and football are on […]

The holiday festivities are over and you’re faced with a kitchen full of leftovers. You’re tired of the same plate of turkey and dressing. Before you send the rest of […]

If your gift list includes some Christmas spirits, Alabama distillers produce tipples for most every taste. From Huntsville to Atmore, Alabamians craft vodkas and gins from grain, and distill rums […]

At Salud Taqueria, the Mendez family brings the flavors of street fare in southern Mexico to Birmingham’s downtown restaurant district. Salud is not the type of Mexican restaurant familiar to […]

Barbecue in Morgan County is more than a meal—it’s a tradition. Rooted in the slow-cooking techniques passed down through generations, the local style emphasizes tender, flavorful meats cooked over wood […]

“It’s unlike anything else,” she whispers, turning her head to make sure she isn’t caught. Under the noise of the presentation, I lean in to catch her next words, curious […]

The roster of restaurants and watering holes continues to grow in metro Birmingham, with the latest establishments offering prime steaks, top-shelf bourbons, regional Chinese fare, and fast-casual favorites. Here is […]

It’s a crisp fall evening at Cerulean Park in WaterColor, Florida, and guests have gathered under the tent’s twinkling lights to sip and savor wines from over a dozen vineyards […]

Common Bond Brewers, located in the old Lowe’s Auto Body Shop on Bibb St in Montgomery, AL, is striving to be the #1 craft beer in the state of Alabama. […]

Surf Hound, the latest concept from the deliciously creative mind of restaurateur Abhishek “Abhi” Sainju, evokes the flavors and vibes at his favorite beaches along the Gulf of Mexico and […]