Best of Alabama NewsCenter 2021: Restaurants and chefs

As the end of the year approaches, it’s a good time to look back at 2021. In doing so, we’re taking a look at the stories you responded to the most and one that we felt you should have noticed more.

From the Gulf Coast to the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the only thing that matches Alabama’s diverse geography is the diversity of its food. That is certainly reflected in your favorite stories related to restaurants and chefs this year.

Five must-try fried chicken plates in Alabama

 

Alabama’s Brenda Gantt shares her kitchen with the world

 

5 must-try Alabama meat-and-three restaurants

 

Here are the essential Alabama Gulf Coast restaurants

 

10 essential Birmingham restaurants

 

Editor’s choice: Former Auburn star, wife shine as café owners in Hoover