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The Beignet Boom: Jaclyn Robinson Reveals the Secrets Behind MoBay Beignet’s Success | Port City Plate Podcast

In a recent episode of the Port City Plate Podcast, host Chris Andrews had the pleasure of chatting with Jaclyn Robinson, the founder of MoBay Beignet Co. Since its opening in Downtown Mobile in early 2020, MoBay Beignet has become a sensation, delighting customers with their mouthwatering white powdered beignets and homemade syrups. With multiple…

Brewing Success: Jeff Roberts Shares the Yellowhammer Coffee Story on Port City Plate Podcast

In the debut episode of the Port City Plate Podcast, host Chris Andrews sits down with Jeff Roberts, the founder of Yellowhammer Coffee. Starting as Mobile’s first coffee truck in 2016, Yellowhammer Coffee, under the leadership of Jeff and his wife Monique, has revolutionized the coffee scene in Mobile, Alabama. Known for their exceptional coffee…

Top 10 Things for Corporate Groups in Mobile, Alabama

Do you want to build a better company? Showing appreciation to your employees is incredibly important to building morale and loyalty with your team. It is also a great chance for your team to network and get to know each other outside of their work environment. We want to help you make it easy to…

10 Must Have Dishes in Mobile, Alabama

by: Chris Andrews Mobile is a city full of iconic dishes. Our rich history of six flags have created an infusion of different cultures that have directly influenced our food scene. Whether you were born under an azalea bush or a first time visitor to our historic city, this is our list of the 10…

Top 10 Things To Do in Mobile – July 2021

Chris Andrews | July 1, 2021 There’s a lot of great events in July! Food, fireworks, festivals, and fishing highlight the fun things going on around town this month. 1. 4th of July Fireworks and Concert July 4 Cooper Riverside Park Celebrate our nations independence at Cooper Riverside Park. Fireworks start at 9pm. A…

10 Date Night Ideas Around Mobile Bay – Summer 2021

Chris Andrews | June 10, 2021 A lot of great events are going on this summer in and around the Mobile and Eastern Shore area. Here’s ten date night ideas for you and your significant other to get out and enjoy this summer. 1. Dauphin Island Sunday Sunset Did you know Dauphin Island is…

Top 10 Things To Do in Mobile – May 2021

Chris Andrews | May 1, 2021   1. Mardi Gras Parade May 21 Downtown Mobile Mardi Gras in May? It’s happening! Friday, May 21st members from dozens of Mardi Gras organizations will roll along a modified parade route with Moon Pies, beads, and all the great throws. This is all to celebrate the commissioning…

10 Must Eat Places in NoMo

by: Chris Andrews Just north of Mobile you’ll find great restaurants in cities like Prichard, Saraland, Satsuma, and Citronelle. Here’s a list of 10 must eat places and a few of their signature dishes located in NoMo! 1. Big Whites Wings Big Whites in Prichard was recently named  “Best Spot for Chicken Wings in…

Top 10 Things To Do in Mobile – April 2021

Chris Andrews | April 1, 2021 1. Historic Walking Tours Every Saturday in April 10am Free walking tours through Downtown Mobile are given every Saturday in April. Meeting location is the Visit Mobile Welcome Center. Local historians such as Eric Finley, Cart Blackwell, Devereaux Bemis, and Craig Roberts will explore the history…

15 Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras 2021

Laney Andrews | January 18,2021 ‘Tis the season for Moon Pies, King Cakes, beads, and all things Mardi Gras. Except, this year is a little different, most parades and balls have been canceled. This year is the fourth time in the history of Mardi Gras that parades haven’t rolled as usual. Believe it or…