Modern cocktail culture satisfies the old-school and new-school alike. Bartenders pay homage to the classics and play new riffs on those themes, creating delicious drinks that also happen to sparkle (sometimes literally) on social media. A good drink is mixed with precision and care, the result is refreshing and balanced. The best drink has a good backstory. And it should reflect the atmosphere where it is served.

The scent of hickory smoke drifts up to your nose after slicing open a packet of Conecuh Original Sausage.  The pork links, an inch thick, have flecks of bright red […]

In a rural area right outside of one of Alabama’s most charming towns, Fairhope, lies a microcosm of its own known as The Fairhope Tea Plantation. In 1979, the Lipton […]

There are many advantages to buying beef in bulk, such as cost savings, meal planning ease, quality, keeping your money in the local community and knowing your producer. Freezer beef […]

While Jose Medina Camacho was growing up, a prime sign of fall was the ubiquitous pot of Calabaza en Tacha – candied pumpkin – on his mother’s, grandmothers’, or aunts’ […]

“We’re going to stop right? We have to. We always do.” The troubled line of questioning was met with nothing but a stark silence, and I knew the worst was […]

Benard Tamburello surveys the ingredients for the tiramisu he is about to prepare, while Giuliana Russo-Skinner animatedly talks about the bawdy origins of the Italian dessert. Her story draws laughs […]

 The following is an excerpt from “Invitation to Notice,” a profile on Scott Peacock, the James Beard Award-winning chef who hails from the Wiregrass and now lives in Alabama’s Black […]

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. […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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.) […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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, […]