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Today (February 9) is National Pizza Day. If you plan to celebrate the cheesy and delicious holiday, here’s our list of the best pizza restaurants in Alabama. Post Office Pies […]

Celebrate National Pizza Day at the best pizza restaurants in Alabama

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February 10, 2021

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8 perfect Alabama date ideas for Valentine’s Day

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February 7, 2021

It’s officially Carnival season — the period of time after epiphany (January 6) and before Lent (starts Ash Wednesday) — which means Mardi Gras celebrations are beginning to kick off. […]

Where to get locally made king cakes in Alabama

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January 31, 2021

Birmingham’s Atomic Lounge is a bar, to be sure. There are drinks with fun names and fine booze with regulars destressing and unwinding. And if that was all Atomic Lounge is, that […]

How Atomic Lounge has exploded beyond Alabama for national recognition

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January 31, 2021

A new Italian deli has opened in Birmingham — and it’s located inside Ore Mercantile, a micro-retailer offering men’s and women’s clothing, home accessories, and locally sourced items. The large […]

Try this new Italian deli inside a Birmingham clothing and accessories store

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January 27, 2021

Drexell & Honeybee’s, a donation-based restaurant in Brewton, is holding a fundraiser to be able to continue providing meals to those in need. Musician Maxamiliano Nelson wrote a song called […]

Fundraiser for donation-based Alabama restaurant helps provide meals to those in need

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January 27, 2021

To help combat the difficulties restaurants are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Birmingham Restaurant Week is holding its annual Winter Edition to highlight and support local restaurants. The event, […]

Birmingham Restaurant Week Winter Edition seeks to support local restaurants

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January 13, 2021

For Ryan Zargo, the chef-owner of Farmhouse of Springville, the idea of local is serious business. It’s personal, too. That’s exactly why he opened his fresh, new restaurant near where […]

Live local, eat local is the philosophy at Farmhouse of Springville

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January 2, 2021

The inaugural Black Restaurant Week is debuting in Alabama December 11. The 10-day event is designed to celebrate the flavors of African-American, African, and Caribbean cuisine nationwide. Patrons are encouraged […]

First-ever Alabama Black Restaurant Week kicking off

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December 16, 2020

Alabama’s favorite Instagram account is giving away a weekend for two in Birmingham! With over a $600 value, the package includes a two night stay at the premiere Elyton Hotel […]

Don’t miss a chance to win a weekend for two in Birmingham

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November 18, 2020