For 40 years, Full Moon BBQ has remained a familiar name across Alabama, known for its slow-smoked barbecue, Southern hospitality, and deeply loyal customer base. What began as a single Southside restaurant in 1986 has grown into a regional staple with 15 locations, all while holding tightly to the traditions that shaped it from the beginning.

Fresh Gulf seafood, Alabama pride, and a little friendly competition are headed back to the coast as Sweet Grown Alabama hosts its 11th Annual Seafood Cook-Off on Monday, May 18 at The Wharf in Orange Beach.

Through local ingredients and longstanding relationships, Chef David Bancroft celebrates the communities shaping Alabama’s foodways.

With her newest cookbook The Flavor of Fire, Clark returns to something foundational: cooking outdoors over an open flame and the gatherings that naturally form around it.

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 concept from restaurateur Armando Martinez, De Nada joins the growing lineup at Urban Supply, adding to the steady momentum in one of the city’s fastest-evolving […]

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 heart of Pepper Place where Blue Root once stood, it strikes a balance between neighborhood hangout and thoughtful, ingredient-driven meals, all perfectly suited for a […]

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 mom-and-pop staple, known for its fall-off-the-bone ribs, slow-smoked pulled pork, and welcoming atmosphere. At the helm of the ship is owner Rusty Tucker, who’s been […]

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 propped-open screen door, and the neighbor’s rooster that wakes you up for church just a little too early. And for many across the state, those […]

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.