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 September…
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….
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. 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘨: • The first flag contained 13 red and white alternating stripes but…
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…
Allegiant Air flight 2634 passes over Fairhope’s Fruit and Nut District JUN 08 2026 while finishing a flight from Louisville. The Airbus A320 is captured about 4,850 feet up, slowing from a ground speed of 209 knots or 240 mph during the one hour twenty minute flight to Gulf Shores. Allegiant is in the process…
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…
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….
How much do people pay to live in Fairhope? Check out our short video showing pricing trends for JAN-APR 2026, and then give us a call! Want to live on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay? Reach out and we’ll help! Colleen and David Black, REALTORS®eXp Realty LLCServing Fairhope, AL and the eastern shore of…
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…
