The ‘hankerin’ is for seafood, but not a big, heavy meal. So, Colleen and I stop in for lunch at Kingfisher Seafood restaurant. She goes for the Hawaiian Seafood salad ($18). With salmon, mango, krab stick and tomatoes, it’s one of her favorites. I choose the Catfish Perdu ($20), two fried filets over a bed…
Restaurateur John Lozano, a familiar face to many customers at Two Sisters Bakery & Deli on S Mobile St, has left Fairhope. Lozano and co-owner Tammy Clevenger opened the place in 2011 and over the ensuing years, built a strong following among fans of their sandwiches, paninis, beignets, cookies and more. Lozano left earlier this…
Any time the hot chef at this place spends time in advance working on a meal, I know it’s going to be good. The Sunday night dinner at this place OCT 19th 2025 is proof. Chicken souvlaki marinated overnight and then placed on the Blackstone grill is never a bad call. Throw some potatoes and…
Colleen and I stop in at Shanghai Cottage in Fairhope OCT 19th 2025. The Egg Drop soup ($7.95) being delivered next to us looks so good that we order a bowl for ourselves. And it’s exactly as we suspected: A treat (note about picture: You don’t get short-changed on soup, as the picture may suggest….
Demolition takes place OCT 7th 2025 on the building that at one time was home to Fairhope’s Ruby Tuesday restaurant. Sebastian’s, a fine dining restaurant, was the last business to occupy the building on the northeast corner of Fairhope Ave and Greeno Rd before closing in February of 2024. A Chick-fil-A restaurant is planned for…
Before checking out the First Friday celebration in Fairhope OCT 3rd 2025, Colleen and I stop in at Sage restaurant, a place we’ve been visiting for close to ten years. How many times have I ordered the Kebab Mixer ($29.99)? Not a clue. All I can say is, many times over the years. And there’s…
There’s nothing new about where Colleen and I wind up for Friday date night dinner SEP 26 2025 in Fairhope. We’ve made many a visit to Thyme on Section, and it’s because we consider going here to be a treat. The food and service are always outstanding. Thyme rotates its menus seasonally and has just…
Colleen and I stop in at Kingfisher Seafood Restaurant. She goes for the grilled salmon ($25), while I can’t resist the call for a Half and Half platter ($23) with fried shrimp and catfish. When our food shows up, we know a feast awaits. Colleen says her salmon is excellent. Same for my platter; the…
Smash burger and Cantina shrimp taco at The Blind Tiger on the Fairhope pier: It’s what’s for dinner SEP 12 2025…Smash burger: Beef has excellent taste, would definitely get this again…Cantina shrimp taco: Very good flavor, but messy to eatService: GoodAtmosphere: Very pleasantBottom line: We’d go back
Black’s Cafe in Fairhope never disappoints. On the night of SEP 7th 2025, it’s Conecuh sausage with potatoes, onions and squash grilled on the Blackstone. Someone has to do it…