TUNA POKE BOWL AT SQUID INK
“After a long day of work, a friend of mine mentioned traveling across the Bay to try out Squid Ink. Since I didn’t know what to expect, my friend read off the menu to me as we were driving. Once she mentioned the tuna poke bowl, I was sold. The flavors of the diced tuna, Sriracha dressing, fresh radish, red onion and spicy mayo with rice had me hooked. You simply cannot go wrong with this bowl.” — Whitney Boyd, Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager, The First, A National Banking Association
Squid Ink Eclectic Eats and Drinks • 102 Dauphin St. 405-0031
EGGPLANT EMILIA AT VIA EMILIA
“The eggplant Emilia dish at Via Emilia is always listed at the top of their chalkboard menu and for good reason! Eggplant Parmesan is my go-to dish at an Italian restaurant, and Via Emilia serves it best. They have found the key to keeping the eggplant from getting soggy underneath the layers of cheese and tomato cream sauce, making the last bite just as delicious as the first. Shrimp tossed in that tomato cream sauce? Yes, please!” — Stacey Driskell, Associate Director, Mobile Opera
Via Emilia • 5901 Old Shell Road. 342-3677
SMOKED MEAT AND BANANA PUDDING AT COTTON STATE BBQ
“All of the meats at Cotton State are smoked to perfection over pecan and charcoal — think thinly sliced brisket, thinly sliced pork and chicken breast. Put your choice of meat in a sandwich, over nachos or even on a baked tater, and don’t forget about the daily homemade banana pudding made by the owner’s mother.” — Ryan Reid, Insurance Agent & Owner, Coastal Insurance Group LLC
Cotton State BBQ • 101 N Conception St. 545-4682
CHICKEN AND RIBS AT PIRATES PIT BBQ
“Like most people, I truly enjoy barbecue, especially in the summer. However, I don’t always feel like grilling. When that happens, I place a to-go order at Pirates Pit BBQ in Fairhope. My order is usually the smoked chicken breast and ribs with a side of baked beans and macaroni. The chicken breast and ribs are well-seasoned, juicy and delicious. The macaroni is unique (to me) and tasty!” — Al Wiggins, Electrical / Instrumentation Engineer, Hargrove Engineers + Constructors
Pirates Pit BBQ • 18974 Section St., Fairhope. 229-6229
