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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Dining Out

The Ultimate Alabama Dining Guide 2026

Our editors tackled the vast Alabama restaurant industry to find the best chef, best mixologist, and top dining spots across the state.

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Dining Out

Our 10 Favorite Southern Bakeries

These 10 Southern bakeries are preserving tradition, shaping community, and bringing people together through food, one baked good at a time.

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On the Road

Get To Know Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Offering comfort staples and surprising global bites, Tuscaloosa, Alabama is one of the South's most intriguing culinary destinations.