Alabama Guide

Stop by for the festive celebrations, stay for Southern staples and fine dining. Alabama’s exemplary hotels and one-of-a-kind seafood jubilee should push it to the top of your list. Don’t miss out on the vintage restaurants highlighting this state’s history.

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Birmingham

Full of chef-driven menus and upscale dining options, Birmingham packs a punch.
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Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

A waterfront town of about five thousand people, Orange Beach is the last stop on Alabama’s Gulf Coast before Florida
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Mobile

With its 300-plus years of history, Mobile has many tales to tell and a cuisine anchored in seafood.
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Montgomery

In a city so steeped in history, it’s no surprise some of its culinary highlights are its oldest restaurants.

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In the Field

11 Must-Visit Culinary Events this Fall

Whether you're road tripping or supporting your home culinary community, season your fall calendar with these delicious culinary events.

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Dining Out

8 New Restaurants On Our Radar

TLP shares eight new restaurants that have recently opened or are set to open soon in the South that we can't wait to try this autumn.

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Three Takes on the Negroni from Adiõs

Try these three unique takes on negroni cocktails from beverage director José Medina Camacho of Adiõs in Birmingham, Alabama.

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