I was in college when I was introduced to catfish—and LOVED it! Now, before you say…”you never ate catfish growing up?” Let me explain. My Mom and Dad used to cook catfish, but for whatever reason (perhaps me being a…
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Metro Diner: A Cozy Casual Favorite
I received complimentary gift certificates to enjoy the yumminess that is Metro Diner in exchange for a review. As always, all opinions are my own. So you all probably know by now that Metro Diner is one of my favorite…
Burgers in The Magic City
Every time a National Burger Day rolls around it is a reminder that Birmingham, Alabama a.k.a. The Magic City has so many amazing places with great burgers. National Cheeseburger Day was a reminder that Birmingham has soooo many amazing places…
My First Visit to Farm Burger
The evening before the Peachtree Road Race we decided to grab some grub close to our hotel. We found a restaurant within walking distance. They had a wait plus the vibe was just off. I told HB that I didn’t…
Fried Chicken Deserves More Than Just A Day
Happy #NationalFriedChickenDay! There’s nothing like the combination of crispy, crunchy, and juicy deep-fried chicken that tastes like it came straight from my Mama’s kitchen! Metro Diner honestly, truly has some of the BEST fried chicken, and you can tell it’s…
The City With Soul: Visit For the Culture
This post is sponsored by Visit Jackson but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Photo Credit: Visit Jackson You probably know by now that I’m a foodie, and I will travel to a destination just for the…
The Beehive Baking Company Makes Life Sweet
I’m sharing a some local love with you guys today! I attended Spiffy Eats & Giggle Water’s Food Photography Workshop back in the summer, and I had the pleasure of photographing baked goods from a local bakery, Beehive Baking Company….
Greg’s Breakfast Bar – Thank Me Later
Disclaimer: this post is not for the food police, food critics, or What the Health enthusiasts. This post if for those who love a good home-cooked meal, just like it came from Granny’s kitchen. You ever went hard on your…
Metro Diner: Take TWO!
I can’t tell you guys how excited I am to share about my experience to one of Birmingham’s newest additions! Wait for the surprise near the end of this post! I remember hearing about a new diner coming to Alabama…
It’s Called Hot Chicken. And I Love It.
Back in June, a fellow local foodie and attended a Restaurant Takeover event here in Birmingham with Eugene’s Hot Chicken and Pixie Ice Cream Company. The chicken was amazing and the taste was like no other. Then I started hearing…
School Night Shenanigans and Then Some…
I can’t remember the last time I had so much fun on a “school night”! The older you get, the more you appreciate the times when your parents made you go to bed early to prepare for the next day….
