The human tongue can identify five basic taste qualities: sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami (savory). The newest additions to Chick-fil-A's menu will satisfy each one. Chick-fil-A will roll out …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/18/23 |
FOLEY — What started as a series of pop-ups with 100 bagels became a runaway train of love and gluten. Bagel Boy Foley is 1 years old.
Just before opening his first location at 515 N. McKenzie …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/14/23 |
DAHPNE — A new café with a focus on delicious healthy food just opened in downtown Daphne.For owner Kimberly Cox, Press & Co., which opened Aug. 12, is a step in a new direction. She never dreamed …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/14/23 |
ORANGE BEACH — Sitting around a table at an iconic Orange Beach restaurant, surrounded by brightly colored duct tape from floor to ceiling, Meagan Skipper Hoven, Ken Kilcher and Susan Sizemore …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/10/23 |
NEW ORLEANS, La. – After a short trip north and for the first time since 2011, the King of American Seafood crown has been brought home to Alabama. Orange Beach, specifically.
Chef Brody …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
kayla@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/6/23 |
Are you looking for a new eatery to explore? The food scene in Baldwin County is always changing with new restaurants and dining experiences to please our palates.
If you are in the market for …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/3/23 |
ORANGE BEACH — Each summer for the past nine years, a perfect storm of eager children, willing volunteers and Gulf Coast culinary professionals converge for a week of delicious fun for the …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/27/23 |
You are never too old to learn something new or expand your world, and The Hope Farm has a full slate of August events to expand your knowledge and palate. The Barn at The Hope Farm transforms into a …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/27/23 |
The man whose business is in chicken has branched out to coffee, and now Baldwin County residents will soon have a new quick-service drive-through to add to their morning routine. Local franchise …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/20/23 |
A day at the beach and dealing with traffic can work up an appetite, whether you're part of the crowd or living locally. If you are in the market for something new to add to your "must eat" list, we …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/13/23 |
Long communal tables line the street. Café lights cast a warm glow as you chat with new friends over happy hour beverages. A four-course dinner cooked by some of the best chefs awaits, with …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/12/23 |
Imagine heading down to the shore at Orange Beach and scooping up enough sand fleas (mole crabs) for a fishing excursion to the Perdido Pass jetties, where all you catch are gafftopsail (gafftop) …
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BY DAVID RAINER
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | 6/23/23 |
Now that summer has officially arrived, visitors and locals alike may be seeking the best shoreline and dining in the area. Luckily, our readers know where to go, and they told us.
Gulf Coast …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/21/23 |
Breakfast is crucial for fueling your exploration of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Choosing the best places to start your day can be challenging, especially for visitors. With an abundance of …
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BY MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/15/23 |
There is nothing better than a great cocktail and food, but sometimes you want more out of your night out. The Hope Farm in Fairhope can add a little education to your night out. When The Barn at The …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/12/23 |
PP Hospitality knows how to throw a grand opening bash. The newest addition to the PP Hospitality brand, The Waterfront in Daphne held a free concert event Monday, June 5 featuring New Orleans-based …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/6/23 |
ORANGE BEACH – The annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off is quickly approaching, and Alabama Gulf Seafood announced today the four Alabama chef teams selected to compete June 12 at Zeke’s …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/24/23 |
GULF SHORES — Bondi Bowls Gulf Coast owner Janese Nelson has operated her family's food truck at several festivals, but working at the 2023 Hangout Music Festival was a different level. She …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/23/23 |
The coming soon sign is in the window, and work has begun on the Alabama Gulf Coast’s newest Crumbl Cookie bakery. Kayla and Collin Roof, franchise owners of the first Crumbl Cookie in Baldwin …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/15/23 |
ORANGE BEACH — Food, competition and football are a winning combination in South Alabama and a new event coming to The Wharf in Orange Beach has all three elements. The Coastal Alabama Business …
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By MELANIE LECROY
Lifestyle Editor melanie@gulfcoastmedia.com | 5/12/23 |