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Dinner At This Alabama Casino Steakhouse Comes With A Long-Stem Rose, And The Ribeyes Are Worth The Drive To Wetumpka
Most steak dinners end with a check and a mint, but one dining room in Wetumpka sends guests home holding a long-stem rose and a pair of chocolate truffles. That small farewell gesture has turned a casino restaurant into a go-to spot for anniversaries, birthdays, and date nights across central Alabama.
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This Enormous International Market In Alabama Is Like Traveling The World Without Leaving The State
Somewhere in Homewood, Alabama, there’s a supermarket flying the flags of dozens of countries above its entrance, and it’s not doing that just for decoration. Mi Pueblo Greensprings is the kind of place that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about grocery shopping in the South.
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People Will Drive For Miles Across Alabama Just To Eat At This Unbelievable Rural Restaurant
There’s a building in Riverside, Alabama that doesn’t look like much from the road, and that’s exactly the point. Folks drive right past plenty of flashy places to get here, because The Ark has something you can’t fake. You know how some restaurants try so hard...
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The Best Italian Food In Alabama Is Hiding Inside This Old Bank Building
There’s a building in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, that used to hold people’s money, and now it holds something far more valuable. Ravello Ristorante is the kind of place that makes you question every dining decision you’ve ever made in your life. Let’s start with the building itself,...
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New smoothie cafe opens first Alabama location in Montgomery
A new cafe has opened its doors in Montgomery, calling health nuts and those with a sweet tooth alike. Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe describes itself as a "casual eatery where comfort meets culinary creativity," but there's nothing casual about the monster of a menu the location offers. The restaurant, which opened on Oct. 15, serves smoothies, soft serve, milkshakes, fruit bowls, waffles, crepes, French toast, coffee, avocado toast and more. There are also several items that build on viral trends, such as the "lotus" flavors made from Biscoff cookies and cookie butter or the Dubai chocolate and pistachio pastries. The brand started in Michigan in 2024 and has since expanded to operating over 35 locations across the country. The Montgomery store is the brand's first location in Alabama. The nearest locations before the Montgomery store opened were in Harvey, Louisiana, Memphis, Tennessee, and Orlando, Florida; each of which are more than four hours away from Alabama's capital. The store is at 8007 Vaughn Road, and it's open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sarah Clifton covers business for the Montgomery Advertiser. You can reach her at sclifton@montgome.gannett.com
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New Mexican restaurant opens in Montgomery
A new authentic Mexican eatery has opened its doors at a prominent spot in downtown Montgomery. Luna de Mexico offers happy hour every day of the week between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and over 60 dishes. The menu includes favorites such as enchiladas, burritos, birria tacos, fajitas, and pollo loco. There's an array of dessert options, from traditional Hispanic dishes such as sopapillas and churros to strawberry and Biscoff cheesecake. The restaurant's story was "born from the simple idea" of bringing "the warmth of a Mexican family table to every night out." The space features bright orange, blue, yellow, purple, and green in its decor and has several art pieces built into the space on the walls and in the glass blown light fixtures in the throughout the dining room. Luna de Mexico is located at 79 A Commerce St. in downtown Montgomery, a mixed-use building near The Alley in the heart of the tourist district. They're open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Sarah Clifton covers business for the Montgomery Advertiser. You can reach her at sclifton@montgome.gannett.com or follow her on X @sarahgclifton and TikTok @sarahgclifton . To support her work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser.
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Three Alabama restaurants gain Michelin Guide honors
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There’s An Aviation-Themed Restaurant In Alabama, And It’s Awesome As It Sounds
Birmingham, Alabama has a restaurant where the menu reads like a military briefing, and honestly, that’s the best thing that’s happened to lunch in a long time. Alpha Charlie Grill is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto something special, even though it’s been sitting right there in Birmingham the whole time.
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The Noble South maintains Bib Gourmand recognition in MICHELIN Guide’s 2026 List
After earning a coveted spot on the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand list for the American South, The Noble South, led by chef/owner Chris Rainosek, has kept the distinction for another year. The list was revealed at the second annual restaurant selection ceremony for the 2026 MICHELIN Guide American South, held in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.