Food & Drink

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5 food festivals in Birmingham happening this month

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April 7, 2021

The ups and downs early last year for Duane Nutter and the Mobile restaurant he co-owns, Southern National, could be fodder for a caustic comedy routine by the Mad Chef, […]

Award-nominated Southern National restaurant brings global influence to Alabama dishes

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April 3, 2021

Well into adulthood, Henry Dorough and his wife Paula Burke always ate ham on Easter Sunday. But now that they raise sheep, a leg of lamb or roasted shoulder is […]

Lamb or ham? Alabamians weigh in on Easter meal traditions

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April 2, 2021

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New pop-up dinner series brings the unexpected to Birmingham

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April 1, 2021

If you’re all over the latest food trends on Instagram and TikTok, you might have noticed a few viral videos of particularly scrumptious looking tacos begin to pop up around […]

5 places to try birria tacos in Alabama

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March 30, 2021

Emerging daffodils, fragrant hyacinths, and flowering fruit trees are among the most beautiful signs of early spring. But freshly harvested Alabama strawberries are the tastiest. We’re talking fragrant fruit that […]

Alabama strawberries are coming into season

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March 30, 2021

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Alabama chef Roscoe Hall talks Top Chef ahead of his season premiere

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March 29, 2021

It’s been six months since Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina was shut down by Hurricane Sally’s 105-mph winds and storm surge, which wrecked the upstairs fine-dining restaurant and put its […]

Fisher’s at Orange Beach Marina reopens just in time for spring break

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March 23, 2021

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8 places serving up the best sushi in Alabama

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March 22, 2021

Let’s face it, grazing your way around a beautiful spread of food is the preferred way to spend time with friends. Whether entertaining a group of 10 or hundreds, Birmingham’s […]

table & thyme

Order, gather, graze. How one catering company makes entertaining effortless

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March 20, 2021

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James Beard-winning pastry chef Dolester Miles shares baking tips

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March 19, 2021

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What is a bushwacker and how did it become a Gulf Coast staple?

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March 18, 2021

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Bates House of Turkey is a must-stop on Alabama road trips

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March 16, 2021

Before taking off to the beach with my family, I always do online research to figure out special places to eat, drink, and be happy. I’ll look at food and […]

What makes “The Gulf” Orange Beach’s coolest hangout spot

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March 15, 2021

When Jay Wilson, a concert promoter with Red Mountain Entertainment, had to cancel the 2020 shows he’d booked, he found himself with a lot of time — and a sweet […]

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This Birmingham-based concert promoter makes cheesecakes for a cause

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March 15, 2021

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A guide to popular Alabama farmers markets

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March 12, 2021

As a child, Hunter Johnson heard all the tales about his parents’ trips to Nick’s Original Filet House while they were growing up in Tuscaloosa and later attending the University […]

How “Nick’s in the Sticks” became a Tuscaloosa institution

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March 11, 2021

Pete Halupka and Lindsay Whiteaker have roots in Harvest, Alabama, so naturally they named their business making fermented non-alcoholic sodas, Harvest Roots Ferments. They make kombucha, which originated in Manchuria […]

Pete Halupka from Harvest Roots discusses making kombucha

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March 11, 2021

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Miami Fusion Cafe opens a second location after pandemic pivot

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March 10, 2021

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This Auburn restaurant makes the best bao (with a side of humor)

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March 9, 2021

From breads, biscuits, and bagels to cakes, chocolates, and other confections, Huntsville bakeries will satisfy both your hunger and sweet tooth. Several also operate cafes with sandwiches, salads—and even Puerto […]

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A comprehensive guide to the best bakeries in Huntsville

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March 4, 2021