GRILLED SURF SHRIMP TACOS AT ROOSTERS
“I tried the grilled surf shrimp tacos with sweet-fried plantains on the side. The chef uses Gulf shrimp — perfectly seasoned, seared and charred — served with mango salsa, cilantro, crema and queso fresco. Every bite was savory and sweet, and the homemade tortillas they come wrapped in are hearty and filling. I added a squeeze of lime, and all the ingredients intermingled to throw a flavorful fiesta in my mouth.” — Ryan Balthrop, singer, songwriter, musician
Roosters • 211 Dauphin St. 375-1076
ANTIPASTO BOARD AT RED OR WHITE
“Last evening, we ordered the antipasto board to go. The spread included a variety of meats and cheeses (prosciutto, honey-laced Bell Chevre, wedges of Midnight Moon) as well as small olives, baby gherkins and sweet drop peppers. A sprinkling of candied pecans and a French baguette provided a sweet finale.” — Vickie Bailey, Owner, The Happy Olive
Red or White • 323 De La Mare Ave., Fairhope. 990-0003
FAMILY MEATLOAF MEAL AT THE NOBLE SOUTH
“I can’t say meatloaf is my usual ‘go-to’ on a menu, but recently a relative brought it to us as part of a family meal from The Noble South, and we can’t stop talking about it. Every bite was cooked to perfection, and each course highlighted fresh farm-to-table ingredients: pickled shrimp, kale salad, meatloaf, Brussels sprouts, hashbrown casserole and strawberry cornbread pudding.” — Ann-Brooks Morrissette, Executive Director, Fuse Project
The Noble South • 203 Dauphin St. 690-6824
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH TUNA POKE AT DRAGONFLY
“After a long morning of water sampling in Mobile Bay, there’s nothing better than lunch from Dragonfly. This dish had the fresh and delicious tuna you’d expect in a poke, but the tomatoes stole the show. The cucumber salsa, spicy aioli and wasabi crema were perfect complements to the main course as the spicy notes from the aioli and crema were nicely balanced by the cucumber salsa.” — Cade Kistler, Program Director, Mobile Baykeeper
Dragonfly Foodbar • 7 S Church St., Fairhope. 990-5722
