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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

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6 flavors of boiled peanuts you have to try from Alabama Peanut Company

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March 3, 2021

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How Back Forty Beer Company helped to launch Alabama’s brewery scene

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March 2, 2021

As the Huntsville area continues to grow, new places to eat and drink are sprouting all over the city and neighboring Madison. Here are 10 new restaurants in Huntsville that […]

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10 new restaurants in Huntsville you need to try

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March 2, 2021

2020 was a difficult year for restaurants, but that hasn’t stopped several new ones from opening up in the Magic City. Here are 10 new restaurants and eateries to try […]

10 new restaurants in Birmingham to try this year

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February 20, 2021

It all started with compost. When Connor Knapp decided to give up a job in Antarctica to move home to Huntsville, he launched a business with his family to sell […]

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How a Huntsville family grew a compost company into a national tea retailer

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February 13, 2021

Buc-ee’s is now open in Leeds, Alabama, which means it’s time to make a visit to this Texas-sized travel center. Originally opened in Lake Jackson, Texas in 1982, Buc-ee’s has […]

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5 Foods You Must Try from Buc-ee’s in Leeds

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February 13, 2021

McEwen & Sons’ stone-ground grits are a favorite among home cooks and chefs, from local legend Frank Stitt to as far away as Seattle. These Alabama-made grits also healthier than […]

Alabama Maker Q&A: Frank McEwen of McEwen & Sons

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February 13, 2021

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