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A ramen craze is building steam in Alabama, where restaurants specializing in the noodle soup are opening or expanding in several cities. Most have come onto the scene since 2020. […]

Six spots to enjoy the best ramen Alabama has to offer

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October 21, 2023

Next time you have a thirst for bourbon at the 106 Jefferson hotel in Huntsville, ask for the house pick. The main-floor restaurant, Revivalist, and rooftop lounge, Baker and Able, […]

The story behind Huntsville’s 106 Jefferson hotel’s exclusive bourbon

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October 19, 2023

According to Patch.com, “The Northport City Council on Monday unanimously approved an economic development incentive package consisting of a sales tax rebate to lure a popular steakhouse to the city. […]

Northport, Tuscaloosa area to get steak house by owners of Big Mike’s

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October 16, 2023

We’re entering prime time to enjoy freshly-shucked Alabama oysters on the half shell. Although local oysters are in season year-round, they reach their peak in flavor and size when the […]

A Beginner’s Guide to the World of Alabama Oysters

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October 15, 2023

Way back when I wrote a newsletter about craft beer for patrons of a few Atlanta-area bars in the Taco Mac chain. (I also briefly brewed the bars’ house ale.) […]

Birmingham Brews: Top bars to visit in and around the Magic City

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October 14, 2023

According to a recent press release, Milo’s Hamburgers is set to open in Auburn on November 9th. “The new restaurant will be located in the new strip center on 1850 […]

Milo’s Hamburgers set to open in Auburn on November 9th

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October 10, 2023

While on a 2017 trip to Spain with fellow Alabamians, Austin Creel noticed how people would react when he’d mention his home state. Inevitably, somebody would break into the song, […]

A conversation with Austin Creel of Leeds’s Sweet Home Spirits Distillery

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October 7, 2023

We have an odd relationship with pumpkins. For many, the annual pumpkin harvest is reserved for carving or stacking as fall decorations. But eating them? Everyone knows pumpkin pie comes […]

Flavors of Fall: A delicious guide to cooking Alabama pumpkins for fall

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October 2, 2023

Alabama is home to an impressive range of amazing foods. Each city has its own unique culinary footprint, and we have set out to create guides to the best restaurants […]

Savor the South: Meet Montgomery’s Most Beloved Restaurants

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September 18, 2023

Breaking News: Southern Living’s list of Top 50 Barbecue Joints of 2023 was just released and 3 Alabama establishments are included. According to Southern Living, “It’s time once again for […]

Breaking: 3 Alabama restaurants make Southern Living’s ‘Top 50 Barbecue Joints’

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September 12, 2023

Breaking News: One of Tuscaloosa’s favorite pizza places has been rated in Dave Portnoy’s pizza review. Dave Portnoy is the founder and owner of the highly popular Barstool Sports. Portnoy […]

Breaking: Tuscaloosa pizza bar gains national recognition through Portnoy review

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September 12, 2023

Most Alabama kitchens see a fair share of wild game, especially during autumn when the sounds of shotgun blasts herald the opening of dove season. Hunters return from the field […]

How to Cook an Alligator: Record Mobile Bay alligator inspires recipe for the fall table

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September 8, 2023

The air in Prarthana Pandey’s kitchen fills with a heady perfume of simmering ginger, garlic, purple onion, tomatoes, peppers, and spices – lots of different aromatic spices like cumin, cardamon, […]

Behind the Brand: In the kitchen with Dalle Momo owner Prarthana Pandey

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September 7, 2023

The pieces have been coming together for Auburn’s food scene over the last dozen years, as visionary chefs put down deep roots and the talent pool widens from the university’s […]

Gearing Up For Game Day: 6 fan-favorite restaurants to visit while in Auburn this football season

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August 31, 2023

Tuscaloosa is branded as the town where legends are made. And, especially to Crimson Tide football fans of a certain age, few figures are more fabled than Paul William “Bear” […]

Gearing Up For Game Day: 5 Alabama restaurants with ties to football legend Bear Bryant

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August 30, 2023

This month saw an exciting new opening in the charming bayside town of Daphne, Alabama. Press & Co is a locally-owned organic coldpress juicery and eatery that has made its […]

Press & Co: Elevating the local health and wellness scene of Alabama’s charming bayside town

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August 26, 2023

The River Region’s biggest party is back and meatier than ever. The Druids Charity Club is thrilled to host the highly anticipated 6th Annual BBQ & Music Festival, “The Hog […]

Get Fired Up: The 6th Annual Hog Days of Summer BBQ & Music Fest is happening this weekend

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August 24, 2023

Every bite from the multi-course meal at the 1856 restaurant delivers not only a gourmet pleasure for diners but also educational lessons for the Auburn University students who prepare and […]

Auburn’s 1856 – Culinary Residence: Nurturing the next generation of top culinary experts

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August 18, 2023

August is traditionally a slow month for restaurants. Tourism and chamber of commerce officials in Alabama’s capital city are giving that a nudge locally with Montgomery Restaurant Week. This year’s […]

Everything you need to know about Montgomery Restaurant Week

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August 16, 2023

Birmingham has its citywide Restaurant Week. Ditto Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, and several other municipalities across the Yellowhammer State. Now is the chance to celebrate all the food establishments across the […]

Alabama Restaurant Week: A guide to the South’s award-winning dishes

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August 14, 2023

While the Gulf Coast produces some of the nation’s best oysters, the southern staple is becoming a rare delicacy due to its population decline over the last 70 years. This environmental restoration project will reinvigorate oyster reefs at Cedar Point Beach.

Alabama’s Oyster Revival: Restoring the bounty at Cedar Point Beach

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August 14, 2023