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People Drive From All Over Alabama To Eat At This Classic Meat-And-Three Restaurant
In the heart of Homewood sits a culinary landmark that has Alabamians calculating drive times and planning day trips just for a plate of Southern perfection. The Paw Paw Patch isn’t flashy or trendy, but it commands a devotion that fancy establishments with their foam reductions and deconstructed classics can only dream about.
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Plans underway for 21st Annual Jewish Food Festival and Art Fair in Montgomery
One of Montgomery’s most cherished events is the annual Jewish Food Festival and Art Fair, which is coming back for its 21st year!. This year’s event will be held Sunday, February 22, from 11AM-2PM at Temple Beth Or, which is at 2246 Narrow Lane Road. You can find foods from brisket to kugel, Challah, desserts and much more. The art includes paintings, jewelry and pottery pieces.
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8 Breakfast Restaurants In Alabama That Will Make Your Morning Epic
Want to find breakfast restaurants in Alabama that’ll start your day off right?. These 8 breakfast spots serve amazing food and create memorable morning experiences!. 1. Greg’s Breakfast Bar (Montgomery) Some mornings you wake up and just know you need a real breakfast, not cereal from a box.
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Art, music, and community shine at Arti Gras Gala in Wetumpka
Arti Gras Gala returned to Wetumpka with a sold-out celebration that blended art, music, and community spirit, marking the fifth year of the popular fundraiser presented by The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts. Held Feb. 17 at the Wind Creek Penthouse, the evening brought together the community for a...
The Montgomery Advertiser
The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops list is out. Where do AL cafes rank?
For the second year in a row, two Alabama coffee shops have been recognized as some of the best the world has to offer. The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops is an organization that works to identify the finest coffee shops across the globe and rank them based on "an established comprehensive set of criteria," its website states. Montgomery-based Prevail Coffee, which also has locations in Birmingham and Atlanta, ranked No. 66 on the new list. Of the nine American coffee shops in the top 100, Prevail ranked fifth. Domestique Coffee, another Alabama coffee company, ranked fourth out of the U.S.-based shops, and coming in at No. 43 on the overall list. Other U.S. locations on this year's list were in New York, Arkansas, Oregon, Texas, Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois. On last year's list of The World's 100 Best Coffee Shops, Prevail had a top 20 spot, ranking at 17th in the world and second in the U.S., with the only U.S.-based coffee shop beating Prevail out in the global list being Onyx Coffee LAB in Arkansas. Domestique ranked 47th globally. Additionally, two more Alabama-based coffee companies — Turbo Coffee and Seeds Coffee Company — were on last year's list,
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Music superstar with No. 1 album makes surprise appearance in Alabama
This week, “The Fall-Off” came to “The Hill.”. Superstar rapper J. Cole, whose latest album is No. 1 right now, visited Alabama A&M University, an HBCU (Historically Black College and University) in Huntsville. The Instagram account “thefalloff26” posted video Wednesday of Cole on Alabama A&M’s campus, which...
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‘Through the Artist’s Eye: Montgomery’s Black History’ art exhibit features local artists honoring Black History Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A special exhibit to honor Black History Month is on display at the Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library in downtown Montgomery. It’s called “Through the Artist’s Eye: Montgomery’s Black History.”. The exhibit features work from local artists that reflects the theme of...
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MTSU Theatre Students Take Top Honors at 2026 Southeast Regional Festival
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University theatre students earned multiple awards and finalist honors at the 2026 American College Theatre Festival Region IV conference held in early February in Montgomery, Alabama. Led by Department of Theatre and Dance faculty mentors Kate Goodwin, Lauren Shouse and Madison Kisst, a...
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Huey Magoo’s Inks 12-Unit Agreement Across Alabama and Texas
Huey Magoo’s, known for its premium, hand-crafted chicken tenders, “The Filet Mignon of Chicken,” has signed a development agreement totaling 12 restaurants, marking the brand’s entry into Texas and expanding its presence in Alabama. The deal includes eight restaurants across the North Dallas market and four in Birmingham, accelerating Huey Magoo’s nationwide expansion.
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Community Calendar | Feb. 17, 2026
ONGOING — LITTER-ALLY OVER MY EX FUNDRAISER. Care Humane Society is hosting the “Litter-ally Over My Ex” fundraiser, a lighthearted campaign allowing supporters to donate $5 per ex to support animal rescue, adoption, education and compassion efforts. Proceeds benefit the organization’s ongoing work in the community. For more information, visit Care Humane Society’s social media pages or website.
The Montgomery Advertiser
Wishbone Cafe in Montgomery closes 'indefinitely'
Montgomery's Wishbone Cafe has closed indefinitely, the owner confirmed in a recent post to social media. The restaurant, which has been open since 2008, brought a "unique touch of Louisiana cuisine to the local community." Menu highlights included wings, salads, sandwiches, seafood dishes, po boys, burgers, soups, and more. Searching the restaurant on TikTok returns results showing rave reviews from customers. Owner Paul Dallas posted on Facebook on Feb. 4 that "Wishbone Cafe is closed indefinitely," and thanked the public for their support. Dallas did not respond to requests for comment about the reason for the closure. Future plans for the restaurant's 6667 Atlanta Highway space are unclear following the closure. Sarah Clifton covers business for the Montgomery Advertiser. You can reach her at sclifton@montgome.gannett.com or follow her on X @sarahgclifton . To support her work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Wishbone Cafe in Montgomery closes 'indefinitely'
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The Humble Restaurant In Alabama That Secretly Serves The Best Homemade Breakfast In The State
There’s something almost conspiratorial about finding a truly exceptional breakfast spot – like you’ve stumbled upon a secret society where the password is “extra crispy hashbrowns” and the handshake involves passing maple syrup. The Blue Plate in Northport, Alabama is exactly that kind of delicious...
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Cloverdale Playhouse to feature “American Son”
The Cloverdale Playhouse is getting ready to put on a production that deals with issues still happening today. “American Son” tells the story of an estranged biracial couple who must confront their feelings about race and bias after their son is detained by local police following a traffic stop incident.
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Auburn welcomes culinary leaders for Children’s Table 2026
AUBURN-OPELIKA — The Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center in downtown Auburn will host a chef-driven fundraiser, Children’s Table 2026, on Tuesday, March 3, from 6-8 p.m., benefiting Children’s Hospital of Alabama. The evening will feature editors from Food & Wine and Southern Living, alongside acclaimed...