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Here is something most people don’t realize about Fairhope until they’ve eaten their way through it. For a town of fewer than 25,000 people, we have a staggering amount of serious culinary talent. We’re talking Culinary Institute of America graduates. Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Chefs who came up through Emeril’s kitchen in New Orleans….

Fairhope, Alabama is one of the South’s most underrated corporate retreat destinations. Most retreat planners default to the obvious cities. Charleston. Nashville. Asheville. They book a hotel, schedule three days of meetings, and call it a retreat. The team comes home with a polo shirt and a vague memory of a steakhouse dinner. Fairhope offers…

Fairhope is having a moment as a girls trip destination, and bachelorette parties are leading the charge. Southern Living calls us one of the best small towns in the South. We’ve got a walkable downtown lined with boutiques, a bay that delivers some of the best sunsets on the Gulf Coast, a food scene that…

Here is the thing that surprises people about Fairhope. A town this small has no business eating this well. And yet it does. Drop a pin on the map and you would not expect to find a five-time James Beard nominee, a Food Network star, Culinary Institute and Le Cordon Bleu trained chefs, fresh Gulf…

Fairhope is known for its food, but the drink scene quietly holds its own. World-class wine, craft beer, and some of the best cocktails on the Gulf Coast, all within a few walkable blocks. Whether you are a wine lover, a craft beer enthusiast, or a cocktail person, here is where to sip and savor…

Fairhope is known for its charming downtown and the views over Mobile Bay. But the real magic is in the places you would walk right past if you did not know to look. These are the spots locals love and visitors rarely find on their own. Small-batch bacon made on site, a chocolate shop with…

This isn’t a list of the ten restaurants with the biggest Instagram following. It’s the ten that have stood the test of time, with the reviews and the reputation to back it up. Our team has been running food tours in Fairhope for years. That means we’ve eaten at every restaurant in this town more…

A Jubilee is one of the rarest natural events on earth, and it happens in only two places in the world. One of them is right here on Mobile Bay. During a Jubilee, bottom-dwelling sea life like flounder, shrimp, crab, and eels suddenly rush to the shallows along the shore, so many and so close…

In a recent episode of the Port City Plate podcast, our owner Chris had the pleasure of speaking with celebrity chef Panini Pete. With a multitude of successful restaurants under his belt, Panini Pete’s culinary journey began in 2006 in Fairhope, Alabama. In this blog post, we delve into the chef’s humble beginnings, his passion…

Most weekend itineraries you find online are the same five Google searches stacked on top of each other. Pier, shopping, food tour, brunch, drive home. This one is different. We run food tours in Fairhope, which means we get the same question every single week. We are coming in for the weekend, what should we…

Visiting Fairhope for the first time? You are in for a treat. This coastal town on Mobile Bay is full of stunning views, rich history, and a vibrant local culture. Whether you are here for a quick getaway or a long weekend, these five must-see attractions will help you experience the best of Fairhope, Alabama….

Fairhope is known for its Gulf Coast classics, but the food scene reaches a lot further than the bay. You can practically eat your way around the world without ever leaving town. From an Irish pub pouring family recipes to an authentic French cafe, here is how to take a trip around the globe one…