History

In this installment, we take a deep dive into the heart of Mobile’s food, history, and the iconic Mardi Gras celebrations with none other than Cart Blackwell, the gifted curator of the Mobile Carnival Museum. With his background in architectural history and art history, Cart whisks us away on an enlightening journey that is bound…

In this episode, we venture into the enticing world of locally-produced bourbon with our special guest, David Gibson, the owner and founder of Judge Roy Bean Spirits. Hailing from Fairhope, Alabama, David is turning heads in the bourbon industry with his unique pecan-smoked bourbon. Not only does he distill one of the finest bourbons in…

By: Marissa Deal   New York and Chicago drop a ball. Atlanta is slightly more creative. They lower a peach. But when wandering the streets of Mobile (hopefully on a Bienville Bites tour) be sure to look up – 34 stories up to be exact – to the top of the RSA Trustmark Building and…

By: Marissa Deal It’s a blink-and-you’ll miss it kind of place, except for the amazing aroma that pours out the door and wafts down Dauphin Street. Pedestrians’ noses lead them to a tiny peanut shop, where nuts are churning in a 100-year-old roaster, placed strategically next the door. This is The A&M Peanut Shop, a…

On the latest Port City Plate Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Stephenie Funaro, the new owner of The Cheese Cottage in Mobile, Alabama. The Cheese Cottage is one of the cherished stops on our Old Mobile Evening Tour, and we’re thrilled to share our conversation about the delightful fusion of tradition…

Welcome to Mobile, Alabama, a charming Southern city with a rich history and diverse cultural experiences. The best way to discover the spirit of Mobile is through its amazing tours, where you’ll uncover fascinating stories, indulge in scrumptious local cuisine, and embark on thrilling adventures. In this blog post, we will highlight some of the…

Join us on the Port City Plate Podcast as we sit down with Joycelyn Davis, a key figure in the Clotilda Descendants Organization and the star of the Netflix documentary, Descendant. Joycelyn shares her personal journey growing up in Africatown, her ancestors’ incredible story, and her experience meeting the Obamas at a film festival. In…

Exploring the History of Mobile, Alabama and the Battle House Hotel with Historian George Moore In our latest Port City Plate Podcast episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with George Moore, a long-time employee of the historic Battle House Hotel in Mobile, Alabama. George shared his fascinating stories and experiences from his childhood, his…

by: Chris Andrews     Barton Academy Alabama’s oldest public school building has seen its fair share of dark days. The building operated as a Union hospital during the Civil War where Confederates were hung in the basement. Following the war, a young girl jumped to her death from the third floor. Recently, paranormal…

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…