Flounder In Mobile Bay
You never know what’s going to show up when fishing in Mobile Bay. Daphne resident Jared Johnson shows off one of two flounder he caught while fishing on the Fairhope pier early the morning of AUG 22 2026…
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Rouxster’s Summer Road Trip
Chad Kirtland might be on to something. Kirtland, who owns Fairhopeโs Rouxster Cafe and Catering, offers culinary road trips to different parts of the country from inside his cafe on S Section St. No travel documents needed, just bring your appetite and an interest in the history of foods from around the region. The format…
New Elks in Fairhope
Twelve people take the pledge JUL 23 2026, becoming the newest members of Fairhope Elks Lodge 1879. The organizationโs member count stands at 545 with more applications coming in. When asked why they decide to apply for membership, the new members have a common answer: They are looking for opportunities to volunteer and feel that…
Burgers By Mobile Bay
Members of the Sons of American Legion Post 199 spend the evening of JUL 20 2026 enjoying the breeze from Tropical Storm Bertha while throwing burgers and Conecuh sausage on the grill. Organizers say they wanted to have a fun gathering to allow members to socialize and enjoy the sunset over Mobile Bay as well…
Lunch at Rouxter Is A Treat
๐๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐ฉ๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐จ๐ฅ๐ค๐ฉ: When Colleen and I stop in at Rouxster for lunch today, choosing what we want doesnโt take long. My old favorite, the crab cake sandwich ($16), jumps out at me off the menu. Colleen chooses the spinach berry salad ($13), which you can also get with a protein for a…
Fourth of July Food Options
๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ค๐ฅ๐ ๐ฅ๐ช๐ฉ๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ค๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐ง๐ฉ๐: No shortage of flavorful options for a delicious 250th Fourth of July meal around the eastern shore Saturday. Fairhope Elks Lodge 1879, VFW Post 5660 and American Legion Post 199 will be serving a variety of plates including ribs, chicken, pork and fish plus sides. Sale…
Last Farmer’s Market of Season
The last market for spring winds down with a good turnout and generous selection of vegetables, sweets, locally raised beef, seafood, baked goods and more. Sponsored by the City of Fairhope, the market returns in Septemberโฆ
Elks Recognize Flag Day
Members of Fairhope Elks Lodge 1879 pay tribute to the American flag during Flag Day ceremonies across the country JUN 14 2026. The various versions of the flag are recounted going back to the American Revolution in 1775. ๐๐ข๐ค๐ต๐ด ๐ข๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ช๐ค๐ข๐ฏ ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ: โข The first flag contained 13 red and white alternating stripes but…
Friday Date Night in Fairhope
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…
“The Sport of Kings” in Fairhope
Members of the Point Clear Polo Club hold their last series of matches for the spring season MAR 31 2026 at the polo grounds in Silverhill, just outside of Fairhope. Founded in 1970, the club holds a spring and fall polo season that anyone is welcome to attend. The club holds polo school in the…