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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

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