2 Alabama restaurants listed in Michelin Guide’s Iconic Foods of the American South
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The prestigious Michelin Guide has highlighted some of the most iconic foods for Southern culture, shouting out a couple of Alabama restaurants along the way.
The publication selected 10 specific dishes for their list including:
- Gumbo
- Fried chicken
- Banana pudding
- Collard greens
- Biscuits
- Chicken and dumplings
- Fried green tomatoes
- Grits
- Barbecue
- Deviled eggs
Keep reading to find out which two local restaurants were recognized + what food helped them make the list.
The Noble South in Mobile
This is the second time the Mobile staple has been recognized in the Michelin Guide.
Late last year, the Noble South was one of 50 restaurants across the country to earn the Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognizes eateries for great food at a great value.
But this recognition was specifically for the restaurant’s deviled eggs dish.
“For the deviled egg in a decadent costume, visit The Noble South in Mobile, Alabama, where Chef Chris Rainosek tops each half egg with locally sourced bacon and roe.”
Michelin Guide
Want to try them for yourself? Here’s what you need to know:
- Location: 203 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602
- Hours
- Brunch: 10AM-2PM, Saturday-Sunday
- Lunch: 11AM-2PM, Monday-Friday
- Dinner: 5-9PM, Tuesday-Saturday
- Website | Instagram
Hot and Hot Fish Club in Birmingham
Hot and Hot Fish Club has been in the Magic City for over three decades, moving to its current location in Pepper Place in 2020.
Chris Hastings, the James Beard award-winning chef, was mentioned by Michelin Guide for his take on collard greens.
“In Alabama, Chef Chris Hastings at Hot and Hot Fish Club sings the praises of local, seasonal ingredients through masterful cooking that brings out the best in them. Case in point: his slow roasted pork shank, served atop tangy collard greens and herald the fall season in the South.”
Michelin Guide
Want to try the popular dish for yourself? Here’s how you can visit:
- Location: 2901 2nd Ave S # 110, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 5-9PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
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