Birmingham’s Latino and Latina-owned businesses continue to play a major role in shaping the city’s food and coffee culture. These are family-run concepts and community-driven spaces that reflect heritage, entrepreneurship, and generations of tradition.

Starting May 17, The Pizitz Food Hall will be open seven days a week, adding Sunday service from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

It’s not often you get to see what happens when four acclaimed chefs share the same kitchen. To my luck, I experienced that firsthand last month at the Southern Grace dinner hosted at Little Bird by Chef Bill Briand.

Fresh tortillas, slow-braised meats, and a strong margarita program set the tone at De Nada, Birmingham’s newest Tex Mex spot, which opens April 29 in the Parkside district. The latest […]

For decades, Huntsville’s Tip Top Café was more than a bar—it was a proving ground for bands and a cultural anchor for a town sometimes known better for rockets than rock & roll.

Some brands begin in boardrooms and tailored suits—but this one starts in the jungle.

In a town of about 150 people, nearly 1,000 visitors will gather this April for a weekend that turns a quiet place into one of Alabama’s most vibrant cultural gatherings.

They say that travel shapes you in profound ways, layering experience upon experience until it begins to influence how you think, work, and create. For Chef Luke Joseph, that global perspective has become foundational in shaping his culinary identity.

With turkey season here and warmer days ahead, it’s a fitting time to think more intentionally about how we source and prepare our food—whether it’s caught, harvested, or picked up at the store.

Seed to Soul highlights chefs who are championing local producers and bringing a deeper awareness to the state’s foodways—inviting viewers into both the process and the thought behind each dish.

When this year’s Masters Champions Dinner menu was released, it sparked a question: If Alabama were to host a Champions Dinner, what would be served?

The Young Supporters Board (YSB) of the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is hosting the third annual Palate & Palette, a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the best of Birmingham’s local talent in food, art, and music.

A Birmingham institution with more than three decades of history is once again in the national spotlight. Bottega has been named a finalist for the 2026 James Beard Awards, earning recognition in the Outstanding Hospitality category—one of the industry’s most meaningful honors.

The Mustard Club feels, to me, quintessentially Birmingham—which is perhaps one of the highest compliments I can give, considering what a force-of-nature food city Birmingham has become. Tucked into the […]

In Alabama, there’s no shortage of great barbeque, and just about everyone has their go-to spot. But in Leeds, Rusty’s Bar-B-Q has carved out a loyal following as a beloved […]

On a Sunday morning in Alabama, there are familiar rhythms and routines we’ve grown comfortable with. If you’re out in the country, it’s usually a pot of fresh-brewed coffee, a […]

The wait is over — Little Betty Sea Bar is now open. The newest concept from Revival Restaurant Group officially welcomed guests on March 10, 2026, in Mountain Brook, Alabama.

In Alabama, honey isn’t just a pantry staple—it’s a product deeply tied to the state’s farms, wildflowers, and of course, its people.

Cullman is ready to celebrate its agricultural heritage as the 87th annual Alabama Strawberry Festival returns to Depot Park and the Festhalle Farmers Market on April 24–25. Officially recognized by […]

What started in the 1950s as a small country grocery store in Leiper’s Fork, Tennessee, has grown into a beloved Southern institution—and now, Cullman has its very own Puckett’s. When […]

At Tucana Tiki Bar, owner and bar director Nicky Vann Tisdale has created a space designed for pure escapism. As soon as you walk past the tiki torches, you quickly […]