Colleen and I slip into Fairhope’s R Bistro for dinner on a recent weekend. Although the menu has several options that tempt (including a redfish special the night we showed up), we both wind up ordering the Beef Stroganoff ($20). Between the tender, flavorful beef and the accompanying pastry shell, this is one delicious dish….
If it’s a special occasion, you want the restaurant you choose to provide an enjoyable dining experience. That’s why Colleen and I pick Ivey’s Fine Dining in Robertsdale JUN 12 2026. It’s a place we are quite familiar with but we find that many eastern shore residents don’t know about. Located at the corner of…
Our JUN 05 2026 Friday date night dinner stop at Thyme on Section winds up with a slight departure from what we order often. Colleen is planning for the regular grilled salmon, which she loves. But when Mary, our server, mentions the evening special–grilled tuna featuring a risotto of coconut and mango plus corn ($28)–Colleen…
Strong turnout along with loads of fresh boiled crawfish and very cool cars highlight the MAY 30th 20226 Cars and Crawfish gathering at Fairhope’s VFW Post 5660. The cooking group Fat Boys Grilling does the food prep at no charge, as a means of supporting the Post in its mission of service to the community….
Eggs benedict ($13.95) from Julwin’s. Colleen orders the western omelette with grits ($12.95), a long time favorite. Not a bad way to start the day…
𝙔𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣’𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨: The Philly Cheesesteak ($19) is my choice when stopping by Oui Oui Paris in Fairhope for lunch Tuesday. Between the wonderful flavor of the beef mixed with onions, cheese and peppers on a delicious soft bun, this one rates A++. I cannot recall a PC I’ve had…
Perfect weather for sitting outside and enjoying a beef shawarma wrap with fries ($13.99) at Sage Lebanese Restaurant. Tough job, but somebody has to do it… https://sagelebanesecuisine.com/
This man–who’s a member of Fairhope Elks Lodge 1879–knows what other Elks know: Burger night at the Lodge is too good to pass up… Elks care. Established in 1868, the Elks is a private, benevolent organization whose members regularly launch projects to help people in need. The four cardinal virtues of the Elks are Charity,…
The plan upon walking into Rouxster Cafe and Catering for lunch Wednesday is to go for the crabcake sandwich because it’s always so good. But owner Chad Kirtland throws a curveball by offering a lunch special of blackened catfish with seared shrimp and collard greens over a bed of rice ($16). As much as I…
A traditional crawfish boil with live music and plenty of celebration is planned for the 5th Annual Barnwell Crawfish Derby, to be held APR 18th 2026 at Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope from 5pm until 10. Everyone’s invited with a suggestion to bring lawn chairs. The feast will include all-you-can-eat crawfish, along with potatoes, corn…
