Fried Green Tomatoes
Prior to the 1991 movie, set in Alabama, of the same name, fried green tomatoes were about as unknown to the south as the rest of the country. According to food historians they entered the American culinary scene in the northeast from Jewish immigrants in the early 20th century. We’ve associated this dish with Alabama ever since. It’s Funny how a movie can distort our perception of history.
Golden Fried Green Tomatoes with Corn Meal Breading Served with a ‘Bama-style Remoulade Sauce.
Gulf Coast Shrimp & Grits
Bayou La Batre is a famous shrimp fishing village in Mobile County, Alabama, and was the setting for the History Channel’s Big Shrimpin’ and also the movies Forrest Gump and Pirates of the Caribbean. 2005’s Hurricane Katrina was devastating to both the town, and also the fishing fleet, but the resilient community still harvests over 15 million pounds of shrimp annually
Sautéed Shrimp & Chorizo Sausage, Spinach, Garlic, Cajun Beurre Blanc Sauce, Cheddar Grits
The Yellow Hammer Slammer
University of Alabama’s ‘Rammer Jammer’ cheer is one of the most iconic in college athletics. The Yellow Hammer referred to in the chant was originally a nickname for Confederate soldiers from ‘Bama, but now is more celebrated as a Crimson Tide game-day cocktail.
Tito’s Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Amaretto, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice