|
Cookies are a versatile treat that can incorporate a wide range of ingredients. There's no rules when it comes to making cookies, which means amateur bakers can take to their kitchens and whip up a …
more
7/17/26
|
|
The owners of Portabella’s are hoping for a miracle after they suddenly closed the Foley restaurant, along with Safari and Vine at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores, last week.
The …
more
BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/13/26 |
|
GULF SHORES — Sweets Ahoy Banana Bar has opened at the beach as a new frozen treat spot right in the heat of the summer season.
According to general manager Lucas Salcedo, the idea for a …
more
BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/13/26 |
|
"Comfort food" is an umbrella term that refers to a wide array of dishes. For fans of Italian food, there may be no dish that fits the comfort food mold better than lasagna. Lasagna can be made with …
more
7/10/26
|
|
"Comfort food" is an umbrella term that refers to a wide array of dishes.
For fans of Italian food, there may be no dish that fits the comfort food mold better than lasagna.
Lasagna can be …
more
7/10/26
|
|
Foley restaurateurs who opened a new venture in Gulf Shores this spring are moving on from both.
Pam and chef Rich Lee owned Portabella’s in Foley and launched Safari and Vine at the Alabama …
more
BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/9/26 |
|
Jesse’s on the Bay in the Fort Morgan peninsula was named Restaurant of the Month for July by Southern Living this week.
The establishment opened in 2023 as a coastal offshoot of of Jesse’s …
more
BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/9/26 |
|
ORANGE BEACH — Mediterranean Sandwich Co. has expanded in Baldwin County with a new coastal location.
Owner Vlad Moldoveanu started the business with his wife in Mobile in 2009 and has since …
more
BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/9/26 |
|
Dessert may be served last, but it still comes first in the hearts of many devoted foodies. Home cooks have many options to choose from when picking a dessert for a homemade meal, but sticking with a …
more
7/3/26
|
|
As we celebrate the 250th birthday of this nation, what could be more quintessentially American than the summer road trip?
With summer officially here, there is going to be a lot of driving as …
more
BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/2/26 |
|
Fresh ingredients can be components of a flavorful meal. Come the warmer weather, fresh ingredients also can help people avoid feeling sluggish after eating.
This summer, fresh ingredients like …
more
6/26/26
|
|
FOLEY — Half Shell Oyster House officially opened its doors in downtown Foley on Wednesday, June 24.
Located at 118 W. Laurel St., the seafood chain first opened in Gulfport in 2008 and has …
more
BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/24/26 |
|
FAIRHOPE — In a town known for its artistry and food scene, a New York-style bagel and coffee shop in Fairhope has made national rankings as the best of its kind in the state of Alabama.
…
more
BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/24/26 |
|
Families celebrate Dad in unique ways on Father's Day. Gifts are customary, but so is a delicious meal Dad will love.
Many dads will appreciate a meal that goes above and beyond the ordinary, …
more
6/18/26
|
|
ORANGE BEACH — Driftwood Oyster Bar has opened in the former spot of an old favorite in Orange Beach.
Driftwood is located at 23479 Perdido Beach Blvd., where the popular dive bar Flying …
more
BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/18/26 |
|
Half Shell Oyster House is opening its doors June 24 in downtown Foley, the establishment announced in a press release.
Serving a variety of seafood and steaks, Half Shell Oyster House started …
more
BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/16/26 |
|
ELBERTA — The Baldwin County Heritage Museum held its inaugural Taste of Baldwin Food Truck Battle competition on Saturday, June 13.
Katrina Presswood, events and marketing manager for the …
more
BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/16/26 |
|
Food features prominently when gathering for a game watch or tailgating outside the stadium of your favorite team. Perhaps no food is more synonymous with game day than chicken wings. When firing up …
more
6/12/26
|
|
The Decoy Bar and Grill is among the newest additions in downtown Fairhope.
It is located at 311 Fairhope Avenue, a historic building in downtown Fairhope dating back to 1921, and most recently …
more
BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/10/26 |
|
Waffles R Wild Speakeasy will soon open a new location in downtown Foley.
The restaurant and bar, which already has another location down the road on the OWA campus, is setting up shop at 217 N. …
more
BY COLIN JAMES
Reporter colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/8/26 |