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Experience the culinary excellence at Lapeer Steak and Seafood Birmingham, featuring prime cuts and seasonal fresh fish.

Menu at Lapeer Steak and Seafood Birmingham

Lapeer Steak & Seafood brings modern coastal elegance to downtown Birmingham

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November 5, 2025

Tucked in the heart of downtown Cullman, Alabama, All Steak Restaurant has earned a loyal following for its relaxed charm and consistently excellent food. Known as “where half of Cullman comes to talk about politics and football,” it’s a spot that feels warm and welcoming for date nights, family dinners, or casual evenings out. Anthony […]

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All Steak Restaurant: A Cullman classic since 1938

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November 4, 2025

Explore Alabama restaurants celebrated in Michelin Guide, recognizing culinary excellence across the Southern region.

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15 Alabama restaurants celebrated in Michelin Guide: American South

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November 3, 2025

On Monday, November 3rd, all eyes will turn in anticipation to Greenville, South Carolina.  Greenville’s Peace Center will host a momentous occasion: the reveal of the inaugural selection for The Michelin Guide American South. For the first time ever, the globally renowned guide will shine its spotlight on the Southern United States. This event marks […]

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A culinary milestone: Alabama prepares for Michelin Guide American South reveal

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October 30, 2025

As the weather cools and the leaves turn golden, there is nothing more comforting than a bowl of velvety pumpkin curry bisque. This recipe blends the natural sweetness of pumpkin with the warm, complex flavors of curry, creating a soup that is both nourishing and bold. Whether you are curled up on a chilly evening […]

Recipe: Pumpkin Curry Bisque

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October 23, 2025

In kitchens, behind bar counters, at markets, and in dining rooms, women continue to shape the hospitality industry–sometimes with quiet care, and at other times, with boldness and tenacity. This unexpected contradiction of softness and strength is, in fact, the distinct gift women bring to the field. Despite facing unique challenges and often unfair expectations, […]

Behind the menu: Alabama women in food and beverage

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October 21, 2025

For nearly two decades, there has been a quiet but powerful force for good on an assuming block in downtown Birmingham. Much ahead of its time in many ways, Jones Valley Teaching Farm has become a staple of service in the South.  “JVTF uses food as a foundation so young people can lead, create, and […]

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The story behind Jones Valley Teaching Farm’s Twilight Supper

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October 16, 2025

On a bustling Saturday morning, just around the corner from The Market at Pepper Place, shoppers drift in and out under the striped awning of The Son of a Butcher. Inside, curious home cooks ask for recommendations on cuts of meat, wine pairings, and what cheese will best complement their weekend spread.  Since 2021, The […]

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Carving a legacy: the story of The Son of a Butcher

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October 5, 2025

The Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce is bringing back one of its most beloved gatherings this fall. On Sunday, October 19th, from 4:00–8:00 p.m., Crestline Village will once again transform into a lively dining destination for the second annual Harvest on Hoyt. Presented by Finch Fine Wines, the event brings neighbors together for a seasonal […]

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Harvest on Hoyt returns to Mountain Brook with food, wine, and community spirit

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October 1, 2025

Sweet Southern Harvest Bowl Roasted Sweet Potato & Kale Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette This Sweet Southern Harvest bowl is full of nutritious ingredients with heart-healthy fats and fiber. You can add roasted chicken for more protein and easily modify it to your preference. Harvest Bowl Base  Instructions & Ingredients 6 cups massaged chopped kale […]

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Recipe: Sweet Southern Harvest Bowl

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September 29, 2025

Good food knows no boundaries or state lines, and Alabama’s dining scene is once again proving it can compete on the national stage. The New York Times has named Bayonet, a Birmingham seafood restaurant, to its Restaurant List 2025 of the “50 Best Places in America Right Now.” This yearly list shines a light on […]

This Alabama restaurant was named among nation’s best by New York Times

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September 22, 2025

It’s midday, and the kitchen at Dyron’s Lowcountry is buzzing with movement. The front doors won’t open for guests for another four hours, but the preparations are set in motion amongst the staff: lively, yet calm, and in perfect synchronization. Cuts of wagyu are carefully sliced as a tray of cornbread is whisked into the […]

Chef Chris Melville is committed to community at Dyron’s Lowcountry

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September 22, 2025

The TumTum Tree Foundation has announced Nov. 6-8 as the dates for its annual wine auction weekend, one of the nation’s leading charity wine events. For more than three decades, the Birmingham-based nonprofit has brought together top chefs, world-class winemakers, and generous supporters to raise millions for Alabama children facing life-altering and life-threatening illnesses. That […]

Birmingham’s TumTum Tree wine auction brings in top chefs and winemakers

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September 15, 2025

This story first appeared in Magnolia & Moonshine. Chef David Bancroft turned to his heritage and a deep respect for family tradition when creating his Auburn restaurant. With the onset of fall, the cornfield has gone gold — just outside the commanding stone structure of Acre restaurant in Auburn, Alabama. While the stalks wither in […]

The story behind Auburn’s beloved Acre restaurant

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September 15, 2025

As summer slowly fades, Birmingham’s cocktail scene is giving the season a proper send-off. From bold riffs on classics to inventive flavor pairings that celebrate late-summer produce, the city’s bartenders are raising the bar with drinks meant to be savored on patios, porches, and everywhere in between. These end-of-summer sips aren’t just cocktails—they’re a toast […]

4 creative Birmingham cocktails to try before summer ends

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September 11, 2025

Created by Rachel Brown, the Rocket City Dietitian, this peach pasta is an easy assembly and the perfect transition to fall item to add to your menu. You can easily add some grilled protein on top or eat without. Want more fall in your bite, toss fresh peaches or roasted and crushed pecans with cinnamon […]

Recipe: Peach Pasta with Crushed Pecans

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September 4, 2025

On September 20th, hundreds of hungry folks will make their way to Old Alabama Town historic district in downtown Montgomery, where they’ll chat, sip cool beverages, and slurp oysters under the shade of the area’s abundant trees during the third annual Montgomery Oyster Festival. They come to eat fresh, farm-raised oysters shucked on site, as […]

The vision behind Alabama’s beloved Montgomery Oyster Festival

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August 27, 2025

Tortugas Homemade Pizza has been recognized by Food Network as serving the best pizza in Alabama, earning a spot in the network’s “50 States of Pizza Slices” feature. Food Network spotlighted the restaurant’s Chicago-style stuffed pizza, a specialty that has defined Tortugas since its opening in 1999. Founded by Carlos and Carol Vizcaino, who moved from Chicago to Birmingham with […]

Food Network named this restaurant as Alabama’s top pizza slice

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August 24, 2025

Few places in Birmingham have as dedicated a fan base as Tre Luna Bar & Kitchen. Known for curated comfort meals and creative catering, Executive Chef Brian Mooney brings something unique to the table with every dish. A beautiful blend of sweet and savory, his Fennel Arugula Salad is certainly no exception. This recipe is […]

Recipe: Fennel Arugula Salad by Birmingham Chef Brian Mooney

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August 19, 2025

National Rum Day is the perfect excuse to sip something a little extra special. Toast to the holiday this Saturday with a top cocktail recipe from one of Alabama’s most celebrated culinary destinations. Whether you’re unwinding on the porch, by the pool, or with loved ones, a cocktail recipe from Automatic Seafood & Oysters and […]

Toast to National Rum Day with these cocktail recipes from Alabama’s best

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August 14, 2025

Hungry, Huntsville? Restaurant Week has landed in the Rocket City, and it’s your ticket to taste your way through the city’s best bites, sips, and sweet treats. From indulgent lunches to decadent desserts and craft cocktails, this weeklong foodie adventure is the perfect excuse to revisit your favorites–or uncover a new go-to spot.  With so […]

Your next culinary adventure awaits at Huntsville Restaurant Week

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August 13, 2025