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…
Mobile’s Culinary Innovator: Matt Lemond Shares the Secrets to His Restaurant Empire
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….
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…
12 Haunted Places in Mobile, Alabama
by: Chris Andrews
7 Haunted Houses in Mobile, Alabama
By: Chris Andrews Mobile is a city that over three centuries old that has been influenced by many different nations and cultures. The quickest way to see the melting pot of culture in our town is through the lens of our historic homes. Mobile was an incredibly wealthy city for the first half of the…
4 Haunted Hotels in Mobile, Alabama
by: Chris Andrews
Haunted History of Mobile – The Boyington Oak
By: Chris Andrews Mobile is the most haunted city in Alabama. From the very moment the Europeans set foot on our soil in 1699, they were frightened by this place but one story that occurred in 1834 is perhaps the most bizarre story in Mobile’s history. A story that includes friendship, a love story, murder,…
Haunted History of Mobile – The Battle House Hotel
by: Katherine Sprinkle The Battle House Hotel is a historic hotel located in Mobile, Alabama. It was recently named the Best Historic Hotel in the United States by the Historic Hotels of America. Three Battle brothers built a 4-story hotel in 1852 at the corner of Royal and St. Francis Streets. The same location…
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…
Did the First Women’s Right Movement Occur in Mobile?
By: Chris Andrews Mobile was founded in 1702 by the French. Led by two brothers, D’Iberville and Bienville, the colony began with less than 100 men working to grow the newly found settlement along the Mobile River. In order to grow the colony, young French girls were sailed over to marry the settlers. Most…
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…