Restaurants

Rock Bottom American Pub listed in CNN's 101 best sports bars in the U.S.

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013, 6:32pm

Rock Bottom American Pub listed in CNN's 101 best sports bars in the U.S.

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - A popular Montgomery hangout was just featured on CNN's list of the 101 Best Sports Bars in the United States.

One of only two spots picked in Alabama, the Rock Bottom American Pub, "never takes its eye off the ball, with more than 30 HDTVs, three 110-foot screens, an outdoor patio, dozens of beers, a hefty burger for 15 bucks, darts, pool and 'the tri-county’s only surround sound sports lounge.'”

The list was compiled using surveys of local "best of" media praise, solicited recommendations from local correspondents, bloggers and sports fans. And at least one bar in every state is listed.

To find out more about Rock Bottom American Pub you can visit their website HERE.

Or, read the full list of bars on Travel Section on CNN's website.

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French February Pop-Up Tonight at TRUE Featuring Guest Chef Haller McGee

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013, 1:21pm

French February Pop-Up Tonight at TRUE Featuring Guest Chef Haller McGee

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – TRUE's French-inspired February Pop-Up Dinner starts tonight, Tuesday, February 26 at 6 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy a 5-course meal with executive chef, Wesley True, and special guest chef, Haller McGee of Satterfield's Restaurant in Birmingham. The 5-course meal includes chefs' choice of classic French cuisine and sommerlier's choice of French wine pairings. Cost is $85 per person. Canapes and cocktails start at 6 p.m.; dinner starts at 7 p.m. Full menu and event poster available below.

Reservations for the French Pop-Up required. Call (334)356-3814 for reservations.

TRUE will also be open for regular dinner service starting at 5:30 p.m.

Canapés & Cocktails

6 p.m to 7 p.m.

First Course

Local Pig Trotter Terrine

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Sam's BBQ damaged in weekend fire

Submitted by Donna Wallace-King, Community Web Producer

Monday, February 11th, 2013, 8:37am

MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - A popular Montgomery BBQ spot is going to be closed temporarily. Sam's BBQ on the Atlanta Highway was the scene of a fire on Saturday night and will be closed until repairs can be made.

A representative from Sam's BBQ say they appreciate their customer's support and hope to be back open as soon as possible.

The cause of the fire has not been determined.

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iHop to offer free pancakes on Feb. 5 to raise money for Children's Miracle Network

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012, 4:38pm

iHop to offer free pancakes on Feb. 5 to raise money for Children's Miracle Network

Glendale, Calif. – (November 28, 2012) - Batter up, breakfast lovers! IHOP®, one of America’s most popular family-friendly restaurants, known for “everything you love about breakfast,” will once again invite guests to enjoy free pancakes during National Pancake Day on February 5, 2013, while celebrating Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ 30th Anniversary. On this day, the restaurant chain hopes to raise $3 million as the first national fundraising campaign to kick off the 2013 fundraising year for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

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Alabama Tourism Publishes Official Book for the “Year of Alabama Food”

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, November 26th, 2012, 1:42pm

Alabama Tourism Publishes Official Book for the “Year of Alabama Food”

Montgomery, Ala.— More than 225 dishes at restaurants across the state are featured in a new photo book titled Alabama Food that goes on sale Dec. 3.

The colorful 128-page book was produced in cooperation with the Alabama Tourism Department and covers the food scene in the state by geographic region, starting in North Alabama and ending with the Gulf Coast. It’s based on the popular “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die” brochure and emphasizes unique and original Alabama restaurants, the growth of the farm-to- table movement, and native Alabama foods.

A section profiles food products manufactured in the state. More than two dozen Alabama photographers contributed images for the book. Karim Shamsi-Basha’s photo of Hot and Hot Fish Club’s iconic Tomato Salad is on the book’s cover.

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All Piccadilly Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, November 22nd, 2012, 11:50am

All Piccadilly Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

BATON ROUGE, La. (November 14, 2012) – All Piccadilly Restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day the company announced today. The Thanksgiving menu includes traditional classic such as turkey and gravy as well as Piccadilly favorites like macaroni and cheese and carrot soufflé.

“Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to celebrate family and traditions,” said Tom Sandeman CEO of Piccadilly Restaurants, LLC. “The Piccadilly family is excited to be a part of our guests’ holiday traditions.”

Piccadilly Restaurants is also offering a Holiday Feast To-Go with turkey or ham, dessert and all the trimmings which serves 10-14 guests. Junior Holiday Feasts are also available for smaller gatherings, and all of Piccadilly’s homestyle favorites and desserts are available à la carte.

For a complete list of Piccadilly locations visit Piccadilly.com. Holiday Feast To-Go orders must be made 36 hours in advance of pick up. Orders can be placed by phone or online.

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All Piccadilly Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

Submitted by JoBeth Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, November 15th, 2012, 11:50am

For a complete list of Piccadilly locations visit Piccadilly.com. Holiday Feast To-Go orders must be made 36 hours in advance of pick up. Orders can be placed by phone or online.

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