Food

In our latest Port City Plate podcast episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Meredith Simmerman, the creative force behind Reney’s Honey Butter. Meredith shares the humble beginnings of her business, her culinary journey, and how her unique honey butter has become the star of various delicious dishes. The Reney’s Honey Butter story began…

Chris Andrews | January 6, 2024 King Cake is the official food symbol of Mardi Gras and there is no shortage of ways to enjoy king cake in Mobile, Alabama. From cupcakes, latte’s, ice cream to the traditional cream filled king cake. Gluten free options or maybe you’re on the King Cake Diet and need…

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…

In this episode of the Port City Plate Podcast, host Chris Andrews welcomes Matt Lemond, a highly successful restaurateur in Mobile. From starting O Daly’s Irish Pub in 2010 to owning a diverse range of establishments, including the popular POST wine bar and the innovative Insider Collective Eatery, Matt has transformed the local culinary scene….

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…

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…

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…

By: Chris Andrews Mobile has an abundance of great restaurants and many of those have stood the test of time. Despite changing food trends, world wars, culture wars, pandemics, and new restaurants popping up all over town, these 15 places to eat have solidified their mark on Mobile’s food scene. (For this list, iconic is…

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…

With 2020 behind us, our team of expert foodies wanted to share our best food experiences from this past year in the Port City.