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These Mississippi Steakhouses Serve Better Steaks Than Half The Fancy Places In The South
Mississippi has a quiet talent for cooking beef that makes big city chophouses look a little silly. The best steaks in the region come out of small kitchens, old general stores and casino dining rooms along the coast rather than anywhere with valet parking and a beverage list bound in leather.
WALA-TV FOX10
Ground-A-Bout closes all four locations, owner says
A popular coffee shop in the Heartland has closed its doors at all four locations on Tuesday.
takingthekids.com
The Family-Run Mississippi Seafood Shack Where The Catch Sells Out Before The Dinner Rush
Scooped off an ice bed, wrapped in butcher paper, carried out the door by somebody who already knows exactly how they plan to cook it. The best seafood on the Mississippi coast never touches a white tablecloth, and a baby-blue market has been proving that since 1951. Shrimp tend to...
WKRG
Cooking with John: Groovy Goat’s Chili
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s time to get cooking! On this edition of Cooking with John, John is joined by Nick Gigliotti with Groovy Goat to make a hearty chili that’s perfect for game day, cooler weather or feeding a hungry crowd. Groovy Goat, with locations in...
WALA-TV FOX10
Fairhope Brewing’s 6th Annual Oktoberfest
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Fairhope Brewing Company is bringing a taste of Germany back to the Eastern Shore with its 6th Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fairhope taproom. The celebration will feature specialty beers, German-inspired food, live music, and the brewery’s annual stein hoisting competition, with no cover charge to attend.
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Braided River Brewing Co. Oktoberfest
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Join Braided River Brewing in the taproom on Friday, Sept. 11, during Art Walk for their annual Oktoberfest celebration!. Braided River is throwing a street party with live music, traditional food, German beer and limited edition Oktoberfest boot glasses! The event takes place during LoDa ArtWalk this year, and it is considered Lower Alabama’s premier Oktoberfest event.
OBA
Wine Tastings With Winston Return For Seven-Month Series
Four-course tastings in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores will explore wine regions from France to Italy through March. Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Wine Tastings with Winston are returning to Tacky Jacks for a seven-month series in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. Each event will feature four wines paired with four small plates, and guests will learn about each selection. The tastings will be held in an outdoor waterfront setting.
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The Alabama Restaurant That’s So Obsessed With Bacon, It Would Make Ron Swanson Weep With Joy
There are restaurants that serve bacon, and then there’s BILL-E’s in Fairhope, Alabama, a place so thoroughly and joyfully devoted to the art of cured pork that it feels less like a restaurant and more like a calling. If bacon had a church, BILL-E’s would be the cathedral....
OBA
Chicago Street Supper Club Unveils Chefs for Annual Downtown Foley Dinner
Five local culinary talents will lead each course of the evening. Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — The Chicago Street Supper Club is returning to downtown Foley, and organizers have announced the five local chefs who will lead the culinary experience. The event will feature a cocktail hour followed by a four-course dinner under the lights of the downtown district. Each chef will lead a course, bringing their own style and background to the table. The menu has not yet been released, but reservations for the 2026 event are already open.
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Alabama Diners Line Up At This Gulf Shores Cafe For Home-Style Breakfast Served All Day
Some breakfast spots earn a following not through flashy signs or fancy branding, but through plates that keep people coming back day after day. Tucked into a strip mall near a busy Alabama highway, one little cafe has quietly built a reputation strong enough that folks arrive early and often return the very next morning.
WKRG News 5
Hall’s Fine Meats in Chickasaw set to reopen after fire
CHICKASAW, Ala. (WKRG) — Nearly a year after a fire destroyed Hall’s Fine Meats in Chickasaw, the family business is now getting ready to open at a new location. The new store will be on the corner of West Lee and Grand Streets. “It’s going to change the entrance to Chickasaw,” co-owner Deborah Hodges said. […]
thelocalpalate.com
A Seafood-First Trip From Florida to Alabama
This Gulf seafood road trip thinks outside the fryer. Who doesn’t love fried seafood? No doubt about it, dredging a piece of fish in seasoned cornmeal and flour and frying it crispy in hot oil ticks all the boxes. In the South, eating fried any kind of seafood is nothing short of a birthright.
WKRG News 5
Petition grows as Food Pak prepares to leave longtime Mobile location
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Arguably one of the Spring Hill community’s favorite places to eat could be forced out of their longtime location. Food Pak International, and their customers, are hoping a petition can save them. If you’ve been to Food Pak off Old Shell Road, before the smell of juicy gyros, the sound of […]
The Montgomery Advertiser
BJ’s is opening a new Alabama store. Here’s where and when
If your love language is buying groceries in bulk, a new shopping option is coming to Alabama. BJ’s Wholesale Club is expanding into a new part of the state , with a new warehouse club expected to open this fall. The company is already offering a limited-time membership deal for shoppers who want to sign up before the doors open. When is BJ’s Wholesale Club opening in Alabama? The new BJ’s Wholesale Club is scheduled to open in fall 2026 in Foley, Alabama. The club will be located at 2601 S. McKenzie St., Suite 116, near Tanger Outlets. The planned 106,370-square-foot store will sit on about 14 acres along the South Juniper Street Extension and will include a gas station. The project has been in the works for about three years, according to city officials. What does BJ’s Wholesale Club sell? BJ’s is a warehouse retailer similar to Costco and Sam’s Club , offering groceries and other products in larger quantities. Shoppers can expect fresh food, produce, bakery and deli items, household supplies, electronics and other merchandise. The new location will also offer tires and automotive services, as well as fuel. Members will have access to options such as curbside
OBA
Experience The Oyster Returns To The Hangout For Its Fifth Year
Oyster farms from across the Southeast gather for a weekend of food, music, and flavor. Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Experience the Oyster is returning to The Hangout in Gulf Shores, Alabama, for its fifth year, bringing together some of the South's best chefs and oyster farmers for a full weekend of coastal cuisine. The event is presented by Murder Point Oysters, a well-known Alabama oyster company that has helped anchor the festival since its inception. Attendees can expect a wide range of food, live music, and hands-on culinary experiences over both days. The weekend is designed to highlight the Gulf Coast's rich seafood culture.
baybusinessnews.com
Tacos & Tequila Festival Coming To Foley
Beach Life Events has announced that its third Tacos & Tequila Festival is taking place on October 3-4 at Heritage Park in Foley. Every food truck will have a unique taco or Hispanic food option, along with its regular menu items. There will be a variety of snacks and drinks and arts and crafts items with multiple bars for short wait times. Live music by Neal Penninton, the Will Thopson band, Mariachi Moderno Internacional, Wes Loper and the Velcro Pygmies will take place over both days. Contests will also be held throughout the day. There will be a large children’s and entertainment/activity area, including a petting zoo and inflatable playground. Parking is free, and admission is $5 per person, with those 12 and younger getting free admission. Sponsorships are available.
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Waffles R Wild Opens Downtown Foley Location, Second In Area
Waffles R Wild recently opened its newest location in Foley with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Marking the business’s second location in the area—with the original at Downtown OWA in Foley—the new location brings Waffles R Wild’s 1930s speakeasy theme and creative menu to Downtown Foley. Originally founded by owner Danielle Duemmel and her parents, the concept has grown from a beloved food truck into a unique brick-and-mortar dining favorite. Duemmel studied culinary arts at Monroe Community College. The restaurant takes waffles far beyond traditional breakfast fare, serving sweet and savory gourmet creations, craft cocktails, all-day dining and regular community programming. The new location will host a full calendar of weekly activities, including trivia nights, family game nights, happy hour specials and weekend entertainment.