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I Made Alabama’s Famous Breakup Cookies—and Now I Get the Hype

As an avid home baker, I've been searching for the ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe my whole life. I'm not alone in my love for the classic treat: Year after year, the chocolate chip cookie ranks among America's favorite cookie flavors. There's something about that combination of brown-sugar dough and melty morsels that can make even the worst situation better—even a breakup.

Alabama · 9d
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6 Shrimp Basket locations closing

Gardendale, AL · 8d

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Drop Everything And Drive To This Legendary Seafood Restaurant That All Of Alabama Loves

Nobody has ever regretted driving to the coast for a great meal, and Bahama Bob’s Beach Side Cafe in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is the kind of place that turns a good road trip into a genuinely great story. This is the restaurant that Alabama has been quietly passing along...

Gulf Shores, AL · 16d
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We Ate at More Than 100 Restaurants in October — These Are the 11 Dishes We Can’t Stop Thinking About

This month was full of cornbread, soft serve, and beef noodle soup.

Birmingham, AL · 11d

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Shrimp Basket shutters 5 Alabama locations, including Gardendale

Popular seafood restaurant chain Shrimp Basket closed its Gardendale location on November 1, 2026. The Birmingham-metro spot is one of five Alabama Shrimp Basket locations shuttered by Artistry Restaurants, the group that owns the popular seafood joints. Located at 550 Fieldstown Road, the Gardendale restaurant reopened in 2022, nearly two...

Gardendale, AL · 8d

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Temperature issues, ice machine residue found in Jefferson County inspections

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A total of three food establishments scored below 85 during Jefferson County Department of Health inspections between Oct. 15 and Oct. 22, 2026. The lowest scorer of the week, Fieldstown Shell in Gardendale, has already been reinspected and now has a passing score. Fieldstown Shell in...

Jefferson County, AL · 11d

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These 8 Alabama Farm Stands Are Worth Driving Hours For Their Peaches And Homemade Pies

Alabama summers come with a very specific reward, and it shows up in a paper bag full of ripe peaches. Across the state, roadside farm stands and family orchards sell fruit picked that same morning, along with pies, jams, and cold peach ice cream. Some of these places have been...

Alabama · 11d

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David Rainer: Pigfish uses shrimp boil leftovers for winning dish at AWF Gulf Coast Cook-Off

It was fitting that a seafood dish would come out on top in the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Gulf Coast Wild Game Cook-Off, in the area where the wild game cook-off tradition originated. The AWF Cook-Off phenomenon started in 1996 in Mobile, and it has spread statewide with cook-offs in every region of the state […] The post David Rainer: Pigfish uses shrimp boil leftovers for winning dish at AWF Gulf Coast Cook-Off appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Alabama · 10d

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Raising Cane’s to open new Trussville location, Nov. 23

Raising Cane’s, the popular chicken finger chain with a cult-like following, plans to open its second Birmingham-metro location just before Thanksgiving. The new chicken joint will be located at 1672 Gadsden Highway at the former Pet Supplies Plus site in Trussville and is slated to open on November 23, 2026.

Trussville, AL · 8d

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3 Small-Town Pie Shops in Alabama Worth Pulling Over For

Some people plan road trips around seasonal small towns, scenic overlooks, or photo-worthy roadside attractions. Others build an itinerary entirely around dessert. I tend to fall into the latter category and am perfectly content planning an entire vacation around delicious eats, especially when it comes to homemade pie. Fortunately, some of Alabama’s most interesting pie […]

Alabama · 12d

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Alabama café keeps Halloween alive all year long

A couple is turning their love of Halloween into a year-round business filled with horror-themed food, handcrafted oddities and a few artifacts they say might be haunted.

Alabama · 11d

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The Fish Market: Alligator South Louisiana Style

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Want to make a unique dish this weekend? Check out the recipe for Alligator Chops!. In another pan , sauté veggies with salt and pepper , garlic , EVO, creole seasoning. When half cooked, take chopped alligator , put with mix and sauté together for...

Birmingham, AL · 11d

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Elizabeth Moore Chocolates | Talk of Alabama | 10.30.2026

How can customers order Elizabeth Moore Chocolates?. What is the focus of Elizabeth Moore Chocolates' business?. Why was Elizabeth Moore Chocolates featured in Talk of Alabama?

Alabama · 10d

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Starbucks closes 5 locations in Alabama, citing no ‘path to acceptable financial performance’

Last month, Starbucks announced the decision to close roughly 250 stores across the country including five here in Alabama. Florence: 1161 Florence Boulevard, Florence, AL 35630. Gadsden: 720 Gilbert Ferry Road SE, Gadsden, AL 35954. Tuscaloosa: 405 15th St., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. “We have carefully reviewed our North America coffeehouse...

Tuscaloosa, AL · 12d

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The Local Bourbon House and Eatery opens outdoor patio in Vestavia Hills

The Local Bourbon House and Eatery has opened a new outdoor patio at 633 Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills. Owner Kiran Sunkavalli converted a rear alley and adjoining parking area into an outdoor gathering space measuring about 3,000-4,000 square feet. The expansion was influenced by feedback from Vestavia Hills residents...

Vestavia Hills, AL · 12d

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Oyster recycling program marks 10 years of restoring Alabama reefs

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. - (WALA) - Restaurants are recycling oyster shells to help rebuild reefs and support coastal ecosystems. Ten years ago, most oyster shells from Alabama restaurants went to landfills. Today, the shells are collected, allowed to season and returned to the water, where baby oysters can attach and grow.

Alabama · 11d

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A Beginners Guide To Eating Oysters Elevating Your Seafood Palette

Gulf Shores, AL. — (GSN) — National Oyster Month is the perfect occasion to step out of your culinary comfort zone and discover one of the Gulf Coast's most celebrated delicacies. Along the coastal waters of Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi, oysters are far more than seafood—they are a cornerstone of regional maritime heritage, coastal ecology, and community life. If you have never tried an oyster before, there is no better time or place to take your first bite than during this month-long celebration.

Alabama · 11d

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Dutch Bros is expanding to 3 cities. See where

Dutch Bros is brewing up more locations as 2026 winds down, with three new coffee shops planned across the South. The fast-growing drive-thru coffee chain confirmed Oct. 28 that stores are coming soon to Alabama, Florida and Louisiana. Dutch Bros declined to provide opening dates for the three shops. The...

Florida · 12d

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Sink Your Teeth Into The Freshest Catfish In Alabama At This Unforgettable Seafood Restaurant

There are moments in life that divide time into before and after, and eating fresh catfish at The Fish Creel in Anderson, Alabama is one of them. Once you’ve had a plate of their catfish, every other version of the dish you’ve eaten before will feel like it was just practicing for this moment.

Anderson, AL · 23d