“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 […]

Birmingham’s bounty of celebrated chefs has helped build a strong eat-local ethos, inspiring one of the state’s premier creameries to collaborate with Alabama food figures to create limited-time treats through […]

The Iron City’s versatile food scene enjoys a nice bit of spicing up with the Cajun-inspired flavors of The Rougaroux restaurant in downtown Birmingham. Opened in 2017, the original location […]

Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican celebration when the dead are believed to come back for a visit, is marked with ofrenda altars, traditional music, folkloric dance, and a ceremonial […]

The newest dish at Helen, the lauded Southern grill in downtown Birmingham, embodies chef-owner Rob McDaniel’s dedication to serving the best seasonal ingredients he can find, sourced as locally as […]

Kelsey Barnard Clark knows a thing or two about entertaining. As a longtime caterer, lauded restaurateur, and practiced home host, the Alabama native is an expert at throwing gatherings both […]

Feast on shellfish, mushrooms, smoked sausages, and macaroni and cheese at food-related festivals set for October and the beginning of November. A busy fall season comes to a close in […]

People can say that looks don’t matter, but for me, they do. While I don’t care so much what other people look like, the appearances of my surroundings heavily influence […]

I often consider myself a creature of habit. I’m actually not gifted with idioms and popular metaphors, but this one, guilty as charged. I turn 36 tomorrow and unlike my […]

Joe Carlucci is passionate about pizza. Working in the business since age 14, the Madison-area restaurateur holds two pizza-related Guinness world records. In competitions, he has multiple World Pizza Champion […]

Tucked away in the heart of Mountain Brook Village is one of the city’s most cherished traditions. For nearly a century, Gilchrist has been serving up homemade sandwiches, and fresh […]

From the spicy pickle achari, to baked-rice biryanis and piquant curries, a new set of restaurants in and around the Magic City are hungry to teach the ABCs of flavorful […]

Tre Luna—Italian for “three moons”—has many meanings to Brian and Erin Mooney. It is a play on their surname and a reference to their three children. Tre Luna also is […]

One of the world’s leading authorities has tapped 16 restaurants in Alabama for awards honoring superior wine programs. Wine Spectator recently announced its 2024 restaurant awards, uncorking its list of […]

Magnolia Point, the latest dining concept by Alabama restaurant mogul Nick Pihakis, brings the beach to Birmingham in a historic setting. The new full-service eatery and bar by the Pihakis […]

The restaurant business hits the doldrums as the summer months wane, especially in the weeks before school. To feed that need, organizers around the state are planning events through August […]

Non-Fiction Coffee believes in shining a spotlight on the farmers who grow the beans it roasts. Many high-end roasters go beyond the standard dark-versus-medium designation on their packaging, listing details […]