FOOD & DRINK
Wawa opens first Alabama store in Fairhope this week
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Wawa is officially opening its doors in Alabama with its first store located in Fairhope. This location is the first of three Wawa stores to open in the south Alabama market before the end of summer 2024. Wawa will be joined by local officials, heroes...
Popular Fairhope restaurant opening new location in Pensacola
A popular Fairhope restaurant will be bringing its “New South Casual” vibe to Pensacola this summer. Ox Kitchen, which opened in Fairhope in 2017, recently announced a new location opening in The Garden -- an open-air food court in Pensacola -- this summer, with a mid-June target date.
20th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival at OWA May 2-4
FOLEY, Ala. (WPMI) — Celebrating its 20th year of flying, the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival will take sail at OWA Parks & Resort for the 4th year in a row. The festival will take place on May 2 through 4 and promises high-flying excitement and tons of family fun, showcasing over 50-plus balloons from across the nation.
Hungry for something new? New eateries spring up in Gulf Shores, Foley
New eateries always get their communities buzzing. Two recently opened restaurants should get their respective cities humming. Nonna’s Pizza has opened at 1209 Gulf Shores Parkway in Gulf Shores, near King Neptune’s Seafood Restaurant. The new pizza restaurant features New York style pizza and sandwiches. The restaurant building was formerly occupied by the Drunken Shrimp.
'There is no waste': Flora-Bama Lounge's Mullet Toss helps feed local alligator sanctuary
PERDIDO KEY, Fla. -- There is a weekend full of fun events ahead at the Flora-Bama, including the 40th annual Mullet Toss. After animal rights group PETA requested the use of rubber fish instead of the dead mullet, some may be wondering where does the tossed fish go?. None of...
Legendary hard rock band will be on tour this summer: How to find tickets
If “It’s Been a While” since you’ve seen Staind in concert, now’s your chance. Staind is out on its Tailgate Tour with Seether as opener. The hard-rock band will be at the Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, Ala., on May 14, and Oak Mountain Amphitheater near Birmingham on May 15.
2 Orange Beach chefs chosen to compete in 9th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — Alabama Gulf Seafood selected two Orange Beach chefs to compete in the 9th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off, according to the Alabama Seafood Marketing Commission. Villaggio Grille’s Chef Laurence Agnew and Coastal Orange Beach’s Chef Emilio Urban were the two Orange Beach chefs selected, according to a release from the ASMC. […]
Alabama city has one of the nation’s best small-town food scenes, USA Today says
USA Today readers have ranked one Alabama city among the “10 best small town food scenes in the U.S.” in a recent Readers Choice 10Best poll. Orange Beach made the elite list, a far-flung assortment of places that ranges from Cape May, N.J. to Oxford, Miss., to Mequite, Nev. Coming in at No. 7, Orange Beach is praised for “a vibrant culinary scene and a peaceful coastal charm. There are many noteworthy restaurants here, and fresh seafood delicacies are always a popular choice … Guests enjoy the breathtaking waterfront views and this town’s unique dining experiences that capture the essence of this region’s rich flavors.”
Orange Beach Middle/High School performing Mean Girls Jr: The Musical
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mean Girls is hitting the stage in Orange Beach and it’s your chance to experience the hilarity, the drama, and the unforgettable moments live!. Orange Beach Middle/High School Theatre will present “Mean Girls Jr.” on April 26-28 at the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center.
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