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Filipino food finds lumpia niche with food truck
For Mary Pate, serving Filipino food in Huntsville is about more than feeding hungry customers. It is also a way of connecting two places that have been part of her life, a former U.S. Navy base in the Philippines and a community shaped by the military presence at Redstone Arsenal.
huntsville.org
A Local’s Guide to a Night Out in Downtown Huntsville
A night out in downtown Huntsville doesn’t require a strict plan. In fact, it’s usually better if you don’t have one. Everything is close, easy to get to, and the night tends to build naturally. You might start with dinner and call it a night... and then somehow you’re three stops in, wondering how it got so late.
AL.com
While other BBQ chains go bankrupt, this Southern restaurant is taking a very different path forward
While other barbecue chains are filing for bankruptcy, Puckett’s Restaurant is pushing forward despite closing two locations. The closures for the well-known Southern barbecue chain are amid a challenging economic environment. Those locations that went dark are in Hendersonville, Tennessee, and Cullman, Alabama, according to a statement from owner...
The Cullman Tribune
‘Once you’re a Burgermeister, you’re always a Burgermeister’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2026 Burgermeister Ball took place Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Abbey Byre Venue at St. Bernard. It was a celebration of Cullman’s German heritage, with German-inspired games, music, dancing and food – and the official introduction of 2026 Cullman Oktoberfest Burgermeister Edgar Veigl. Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce President Joey Orr said, “The Burgermeister Ball is the kickoff to the Oktoberfest season. The Chamber is honored to be able to have this kickoff. At this event we have a great German dinner that All Steak provides and it’s wonderful.” The meal included three courses: Gerancherte Entenbrust (smoked duck breast), which was served with roasted pumpkin, pickled mustard seeds, lingonberry jam and pumpernickel crisp; Bayrischer Schweinebraten (Bavarian roast pork), served with celeriac root puree, charred cabbage, cucumber-green apple slaw and smoked paprika jus; and Bienenstitch (Bee Sting Cake), consisting of honey, almond and Bavarian cream. Orr added, “We will put the medallion on the new Burgermeister. Edgar Veigl, this evening, will have the medallion of the Burgermeister and this will kick off his reign!” Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Executive Director Nathan Anderson shared cheerfully, “We’re really excited about Edgar Veigl being this year’s representative. The
Hartselle Enquirer
Serving up soul: Nettie Bell’s brings homemade food, family and a lot of love to Somerville
Nestled in Somerville, unassuming and tucked away in a small brown building, is a hidden gem of authenticity and good food. Nettie Bell’s Soul Food is changing the game in more ways than one. Lynette Burton, the owner of Nettie Bell’s, started the business 10 years ago. Since she...
hvilleblast.com
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q chosen as one of the best barbecue restaurants in Alabama
If you’re a barbecue enthusiast and live in North Alabama, it’s a near certainty that you’ve at least heard of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q. Not only is this spot locally loved, but it’s nationally recognized as one of the most prestigious barbecue spots in the country, and they’ve got the awards to prove it.
WAFF
Flippin’ Filipino shares Lumpia Shanghai recipe ahead of iFest appearance
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Mary Chappell with Flippin’ Filipino just joined Tennessee Valley Living to walk us through the process of making Lumpia Shanghai. The dish includes fresh ground pork, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper!. This weekend, the business is expected to be...
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The Breakfast At This Tiny Alabama Cafe Is So Good, You’ll Want To Move Next Door
There are very few meals in life that make you seriously reconsider your living situation, but breakfast at Busy Bee Café in Cullman, Alabama is one of them. By the time you finish your plate, you’ll be mentally calculating how far you’d have to commute from Cullman to your actual job.
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Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, Tikka Taco & Bowl + 8 more new openings around Huntsville
We’ve got 10 new openings for you to check out this week, including the return of the fan-favorite ice cream shop Bruster’s, and the arrival of the new Indian-Mexican fusion restaurant Tikka Taco & Bowl. Keep an eye on our Facebook + Instagram for a first-hand look at...
The Cullman Tribune
Chamber Lunch & Learn serves up simple ways to eat healthier
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local professionals brought their own lunches to the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Sept. 21, and left with a few ideas for making those lunches healthier. The Chamber’s free Bring Your Lunch & Learn: Healthy Eating featured the Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center. Aleah DeBoer, general manager of the center, and Katie Murphy, shared practical tips attendees could put to use right away. “We’re here Today at the Chamber of Commerce talking about healthy eating, from simple lifestyle changes that you can do, packing your lunch, meal prepping, how to calculate your macros, just teaching everyone how to be healthier in their daily lives,” DeBoer said. The Cullman Wellness & Aquatic Center is located at 1636 Field of Miracles Drive SW. For information on its classes and programs, visit www.cullmanwellness.com or call 256-775-7946. For upcoming Chamber events, visit www.cullmanchamber.org or call 256-734-0454.
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This Tiny Restaurant In Alabama Serves Up Some Of The Most Delicious Food You’ll Ever Taste
Somewhere in Danville, Alabama, there’s a restaurant that has been quietly making people very, very happy. The Old CookStove is the kind of place that ruins you for mediocre food forever, and honestly, that’s a trade worth making. Before we get into the food, let’s establish something important...
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This Cozy Alabama European-Style Patisserie Bakes Croissants So Flaky You’d Swear You Were in Paris
The croissant leaves evidence. A few flakes on the plate. A few on your shirt. At least one somehow ends up in the keyboard if you are foolish enough to bring breakfast to work. That is what happens when laminated pastry is done properly. At this Alabama patisserie, dough is...
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Hartselle restaurant announces closure after 6 years
HARTSELLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A Hartselle restaurant has announced it plans to shut down next month. In a post on social media, Eatin' in the Attic said it plans to close its doors on Oct. 10 after six years of serving up food and a unique experience to Hartselle residents.
AL.com
Customers rally around Alabama meat and three spot as it closes its doors
Rustic Rooster, a comfort food spot on Decatur’s Church Street, announced it would be closing in a post to Facebook Thursday. “Good morning Guys. The Rooster will be closed until further notice,” the post reads. “We will update you once we have one.”. Opened in April of 2025,...