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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.
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Nighttime fall food truck festival coming to Montgomery
It might feel a little more like fall in Montgomery when an evening festival rolls around on Oct. 24. The Fall Food Truck Festival will be held from 6-10 p.m. in the parking lot of Patterson Field, 1255 Madison Ave. The festival is free to attend. "We had a food truck festival a couple of months ago, and it was during the daytime," said Cathy Shuford, events manager for Montgomery's Parks and Recreation Department. That one was in July at the nearby Multiplex lot, and it had more than a few people scarfing down frozen treats and cold drinks to cool down. Though Alabama's fall is officially underway, daytime temperatures are still pretty warm for a fall festival. "That's why we changed it to nighttime," Shuford said. Shuford said they'll have around 35 to 40 food vendors overall, plus several non-food vendors. "Right now we're at about 18 food trucks, and that's not including the food vendors that will have tents," Shuford said. While everyone is eating and shopping, guests will be entertained by R&B and soul music from the DJ Wright Band of Atlanta, which frequently performs locally at B.B. King's Blues Club in Montgomery. Shuford said they'll also