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McDavid, FL · Food & Drink
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.
baybusinessnews.com
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.
gulfcoastjourneys.com
Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen's Market - Foley
Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermen's Market in Foley, Alabama, is the largest weekly farmers market in Baldwin County. The Foley Farmers Market is open every Saturday morning year-round. We suggest arriving early to get the best choices. Many of the weekly vendors have customers that come every single Saturday to...
WALA-TV FOX10
The Eastern Shore Bartender’s Championship
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The inaugural Eastern Shore Bartender’s Championship will feature bartenders from around the Eastern Shore battling it out through their skills to see who will be crowned champion. Come to The Hope Farm and sample drinks from your favorite bartenders! Vote for the People’s Choice champion and find out who wins the cocktail showdown.
familydestinationsguide.com
This Magical Alabama Restaurant Puts Bacon On Absolutely Everything And It’s A Dream Come True
If you’ve ever looked at a perfectly good meal and thought, “You know what this needs? Bacon,” then BILL-E’s in Fairhope, Alabama was built specifically for you. This is the restaurant that took that thought seriously, ran with it, and never looked back. Here’s something worth...
Yahoo!
5 South MS restaurants fail health inspections, two for presence of pests
Five restaurants and kitchens in South Mississippi had to post C grades since Aug. 10, after failing their inspections following a complaint; for insects, rodents or pets found; and for other critical violations. Restaurants score an A if the Mississippi Health Department inspector finds no violations, a B if any...
thebamabuzz.com
Luke Bryan pays a visit to local Fairhope restaurant
Last week, country star Luke Bryan made his way to Fairhope to see his son, Bo Bryan, play in a nationally televised football game against St. Michael Catholic. Luke stopped in one of Fairhope locals’ favorite haunts: BILL-E’s. We chatted with Bill-E himself, who was ecstatic that the...
gulfcoastjourneys.com
Another Broken Egg Cafe - Orange Beach
Another Broken Egg Cafe in Orange Beach, Alabama, serves chef-inspired Southern brunch, sandwiches, a great kids menu, and hand-crafted cocktails. Here are my top finds for Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Alabama. 🏢 Condos: Book with Beachball Properties (over 350 properties available) or Spectrum Resorts and get 10% off when...
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Ben’s Pretzels OWA - Foley
Ben's Pretzels is now open in Downtown OWA in Foley, Alabama. They serve hot, fresh pretzels with delicious dipping sauces to choose from. 🏨Hotels: Cobblestone Hotel & Suites, America's Best Value Inn & Suites. 🐬Dolphin Tours: I personally love Cruise OB and Southern Rose. 📍Tours: Glow in the...
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Guncles earns spot on USA Today's Readers' Choice ballot for 2026's Best Gluten-Free Bakery
Guncles is a locally-owned, highly adored bakery whose inception came from “a cupcake that did not lead to happiness.” John Edward McGee and Demetrius James, owners and bakers, are proud to say the shop is visited almost daily by customers who drive from cities outside Mobile for their creations. Known for making customers triple-check the ingredients to be certain they are gluten-free (they are!), many local restaurants, wine stores and hotels offer their goods to customers.
myfamilytravels.com
This No-Frills Alabama Riverside Shack Serves Crispy Fried Catfish That Locals Guard Like State Secrets
The best way to arrive may be with river water still on your ankles. Paddlers already know the routine. Come off the Escatawpa, follow the path, and start thinking about fried catfish. Campers do much the same thing, only they have slightly less urgency about getting back to the water.
chilichili.net
4 South Mississippi restaurants fail health inspections
Customers — and health inspectors — look for an A, B or C when they enter a restaurant in South Mississippi and three out of the four restaurants that failed their health inspections over the last week had no grade on display. Also, three out of the four...