Word of Mouth

Dec 30 2008 – Weichman re-emerges in Van Antwerp The situation with John Weichman has hopefully come to a close, or rather another new beginning.

Dec 16 2008 – The Loop goes global Not too long after Christmas and New Year’s is an interesting, and what looks like a foodie’s dream, event happening at Little Flower Catholic Church at the Loop on Government Street across from Korbet’s Square.

Dec 02 2008 – A familiar name is back in the game Another block seems to be rocking on Dauphin.

Nov 18 2008 – Celebrity sighting in Miami I recently went to Miami and ate some wonderful meals: a great Cuban restaurant in Key Biscayne; had lunch twice at a place called the Ice Box in South Beach off Lincoln Road (I read about them online, and only when I arrived did I learn that Oprah named them for having the best cakes in the country); a wonderful seafood dinner at a place in South Beach called Grillfish, along with several others on Lincoln Road, which is a pedestrian street in South Beach with every upscale store you can think of and too many restaurants to mention.

Nov 04 2008 – Celebrity chefs wow the crowd Recently a gala event was held in Pensacola that our editor Ashley Toland and her dude Frank Trice were able to attend.

Oct 21 2008 – *The Bull runs in LoDa( There are some in the restaurant community who are positive about these economic times, with openings underway.

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Wine

Apr 25 2007 – I read over some of my old wine columns today. I’ve written 70, give or take a couple.

Apr 10 2007 – Restaurants offer us a great meal without dirtying our own dishes, romantic interludes, an office with a kitchen, and a myriad of other devices.

Mar 28 2007 – Arguably the most difficult grape to grow, wine to produce and value-plagued varietal, Pinot Noir commands the preference of the world’s discerning wine drinkers.

Mar 13 2007 – I just got back from a wine trade show up in Nags Head, N.C.

Feb 27 2007 – So you’ve been drinking wine for quite awhile now. You have memorized the layout of wines at the local grocery store, and you may even notice when your favorite wines go on sale.

Feb 13 2007 – I just found out my wife (Michelle) is pregnant! After the prerequisite waves of disbelief, amazement and joy passed, I made a poorly timed joke about a DNA test.

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Cuisine Review

Dec 30 2008 – Midtown Pub delivers attitude, elegance and pie It is startling to think about how Old Shell Road has come alive in just a few years from Florida Street to the Dew Drop Inn.

Dec 16 2008 – Finding Something Special to eat in ‘The Land’ I try to go out beyond my comfort zone to other areas of town to cover all areas of the city’s restaurants.

Dec 02 2008 – Culinary institution at The Loop remains vibrant Years ago the Pillars restaurant in midtown Mobile commanded a presence with its stately manor and reputation for fine food as one of the only upscale dining establishments in the area.

Nov 18 2008 – Osman’s: Out-of-the-way place with out-of-this-world dining When I was in college, my parents and I would drive down Halls Mill Road to eat at a great Asian place called Mai’s.

Nov 04 2008 – Kinnon breaks tradition and reviews the newly opened French Market Cafe. The results were great!

Oct 21 2008 – Pete’sESho eatery hits the spot in a great spot For the last two years, I have received countless e-mails and comments from readers imploring that I must eat at Panini Pete’s in downtown Fairhope.

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Past Reviews

Jun 08 2006 – Don’t even think about eating out until you check out our past reviews!

Feb 08 2006 – Don’t even think of going out to eat until you peruse Lagniappe’s extensive collection of past restaurant reviews.

Mar 15 2006 – Don’t even think of going out to eat until you peruse Lagniappe’s extensive collection of past restaurant reviews.

Feb 14 2006 – Don’t even think of going out to eat until you peruse Lagniappe’s extensive collection of past restaurant reviews.

Mar 01 2006 – Don’t even think of going out to eat until you peruse Lagniappe’s extensive collection of past restaurant reviews.

Feb 07 2006 – Bakery Cafe Consistency is important to many people, often surpassing creativity and uniqueness.

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