Restaurants

Martha's Place is now open on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery

Submitted by William Bowman, Selma Community Content Provider

Thursday, May 31st, 2012, 12:07pm

Martha's Place is now open on Atlanta Highway in Montgomery

Martha's Place in Montgomery, Alabama located at 7798 Atlanta Highway serves up a buffet of good southern cooking with great customer service. The restaurant is owned and operated by Martha Hawkins, who is the main cook and makes sure every order is right. She believes in good customer service and meets and greets all custoemrs. You will get a hug from Martha before you leave.

Although it is an all you can eat buffet carry out orders are accepted and she does catering when asked for private parties.

Martha's Place features home cooking like fried chicken and beef stews with all the trimmings. She also does homemade deserts, salads and vegetables plates.

The staff is friendly and willing to serve customers and are ready for you to come in and visit their new location on the Atlanta Highway.

Yaesha Baxter is the most friendly hostess.

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Dickey's Barbecue coming to Montgomery

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 30th, 2012, 2:23pm

MONTGOMERY, Ala., May 30, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Dickey's Barbecue Pit is steering growth to Alabama. The world's largest barbecue chain added another state to its growing list of new franchises by signing on Randy, Rosanne and Lauren Wiggins as its newest owners.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120411/DA84396LOGO)

"We are thrilled about our first location in Alabama," said Roland Dickey, Jr., president of Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. "We know the folks in Alabama will love our great tasting barbecue and we believe this will be the first of many new locations in the state."

The Wiggins family were all born and raised in Alabama. Rosanne is a school music teacher and Randy was a commercial oil field diver. Their daughter, Lauren, is adding restaurant management experience to add to the mix.

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The 2nd annual Scouting with the Chef event is set for May 24th

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 30th, 2012, 2:32pm

The 2nd annual Scouting with the Chef event is set for May 24th

Join the Friends of Scouting and Chef Michael Schwartz, Executive Chef of the Capital City Club as he demonstrates preparation of a three course gourmet dinner complete with wine selections! This event supports local Boy Scouts and Chef Michael as the earns his Boy Scouts Cooking Badge!

The event will be held on Thursday, May 24th at the Capital City Club. The evening will begin with a silent auction and wine tasting at 6:00 p.m., followed by the chef's demonstration and dinner at 7:00 p.m. Tickets cost $100 per person.

Reservations can be made online here

For more information, email Scoutingmont@aol.com or call 334-221-4726 or 334-451-2177.

Source: Scouting Montgomery

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Capitol Oyster Bar Riverboat sinking in Alabama River

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, April 2nd, 2012, 9:57am

Capitol Oyster Bar Riverboat sinking in Alabama River

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - A common sight to visitors of Montgomery's Capitol Oyster Bar is working its way to the bottom of the Alabama River. The Riverboat owned by the restaurant is sinking.

According to authorities the Riverboat is partially submerged at this time. The boat no longer contained an engine or fuel, however, residual fuel in the vessel has resulted in a minor fuel leak into the water. Montgomery Fire and Rescue has created a boom by floating a charge line to contain and absorb the fuel. Environmental Management and the EPA has been notified.

No word yet on what caused the boat to sink.

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"100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die" brochure now avalable

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Friday, March 2nd, 2012, 2:43pm

"100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die" brochure now avalable

The Alabama Tourism Department today released a new version of its food brochure as part of The Year of Alabama Food campaign. The brochure, 100 Dishes to eat in Alabama Before You Die, lists more than 30 new dishes.

Bessemer’s Bright Star Broiled Star Seafood Platter appears on the front cover of the printed brochure while the back cover shows plates of food from tourism’s Top 25 dishes. The publication is red with white lettering and white plates of food that represent Alabama’s culinary offerings.

The brochure highlights dishes at award-winning restaurants, historic diners, famous BBQ joints, farm-to-table, fresh Gulf seafood and home cooking.

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IHOP's National Pancake Day is tomorrow!

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, February 27th, 2012, 10:25am

IHOP's National Pancake Day is tomorrow!

Enjoy free pancakes at IHOP tomorrow as they celebrate National Pancake Day. From 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 28th, stop by your local IHOP location and enjoy a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes. In return, IHOP guests are invited to make a voluntary donation to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

Donations made at the Montgomery IHOP locations will benefit the CMN's program at Children's Hospital of Alabama. This year's goal is to raise $2.7 million. Since the inception of National Pancake Day in 2006, IHOP has raised almost $8 million to support local charities. To find a local IHOP or to donate online, visit www.ihoppancakeday.com.

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Area chef competes on Iron Chef television show - Lake Martin Magazine

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012, 10:23am

Springhouse Restaurant Executive Chef Rob McDaniel has had since July 2011 to get used to the idea of being on national television. And now, he’s finally ready for all the questions about his Iron Chef experience to be answered.

“I’ve gotten used to people asking me questions and me not being able to answer,” McDaniel said. “A lot of people know we went and competed, but that’s all we’ve been able to say.”

McDaniel was chosen to serve as sous chef for Chris Hastings, executive chef at Hot and Hot Fish Club in Birmingham, for an episode of the show Iron Chef America filmed in New York City last July.