WAGYU BEEF AT SOUTHWOOD KITCHEN
“I love the Akaushi Wagyu Beef Kalbi at Southwood Kitchen, and I’m glad to see a restaurant like this opening up and doing well in my hometown. There is some serious culinary brilliance in the Korean barbecue marinade and ginger scallion sauce used in this dish. I could seriously eat it every day. I also highly recommend two glasses of Cabernet Sauvignon as the accompaniment.” — Noah Thompson, Musician, Roman Street
Southwood Kitchen • 1203 US Hwy 98 Suite 3D, Daphne. 626-6676
TUNA TWO WAYS AT DAUPHIN’S
“My husband recently surprised me with Dauphin’s at sunset — what a view! We began with the tuna poké special appetizer with sesame, soy sauce and sambal chili paste. Served raw with jasmine rice, pickled cucumber, ginger and pecans, the scrumptious fish was both beautiful and tasty. We continued the tuna theme with the Ono Island Tuna, encrusted in pistachios and sesame seeds and seared perfectly rare. Both the citrus butter and wasabi soy sauce were excellent complements.” — Lucy Rouse Wright, Volunteer, Christ Church Cathedral
Dauphin’s • 107 St. Francis St. 444-0200
VIETNAM PHO SOUP AT VON’S BISTRO
“It is hard to think about hot soup in August in Mobile, but the Vietnam Pho Soup at Von’s Bistro is a great, light lunch option. Beef broth is loaded with tender rice noodles and seasoned with ginger, lemongrass, sprouts and eel sauce. I like it with shrimp, but you can also have it with your choice of beef or chicken. It comes with Sriracha sauce and fresh jalapeño slices, but I get those on the side to control the heat. Otherwise, it can really get your attention.” — Jay Watkins, Managing Shareholder, Mobile Office of Maynard Cooper & Gale
Von’s Bistro • 69 St. Michael St. 375-1113
MEATBALL PO’BOY AT PIZZERIA DELPHINA
“This Pizzeria could be in any Little Italy across the county! I love sitting outside as the weather begins to cool. Usually I order a pizza, but now my new favorite dish is the meatball sandwich. The pomodoro sauce is in perfect proportion, the meatballs are flavorful and juicy and the melted mozzarella lends itself to the ultimate cheese pull.” — Michon Trent, Senior Director, Civic Engagement, The City of Mobile
Pizzeria Delphina • 107 Dauphin St. 375-1644
