Eric Velasco

The newest dish at Helen, the lauded Southern grill in downtown Birmingham, embodies chef-owner Rob McDaniel’s dedication to serving the best seasonal ingredients he can find, sourced as locally as possible.

Día de los Muertos , the Mexican celebration when the dead are believed to come back for a visit, is marked with ofrenda altars, traditional music, folkloric dance and a ceremonial roll call of departed loved ones.

Birmingham's bounty of celebrated chefs has helped build a strong eat-local ethos, inspiring one of the state's premier creameries to collaborate

Surf Hound , the latest concept from the deliciously creative mind of restaurateur Abhishek “Abhi” Sainju, evokes the flavors and vibes at his favorite beaches along the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf of Thailand.

The roster of restaurants and watering holes continues to grow in metro Birmingham, with the latest establishments offering prime steaks, top-shelf bourbons, regional Chinese fare, and fast-casual favorites.

Here are some Alabama farmers markets to visit this winter if you’re still on the hunt for Alabama-grown greens to ring in the new year.

At Salud Taqueria, the Mendez family brings the flavors of street fare in southern Mexico to Birmingham’s downtown restaurant district.

If your gift list includes some Christmas spirits, Alabama distillers produce tipples for most every taste.

Food may not be the first thing that comes to mind for the two days when the calendar changes from one year to the next.

Plenty has changed in the 25 years since Daniel Briggs and a partner opened Daniel George restaurant in Mountain Brook Village.