CHICKEN SAAG AT YAK THE KATHMANDU KITCHEN
“Every dish at Yak The Kathmandu Kitchen, a Nepalese Indian restaurant, is packed with rich flavors. But the chicken saag steals the show. Featuring tender chicken in a spinach sauce, it is deliciously spicy (you can get it mild if spice isn’t your thing) and creamy on a bed of rice. The samosas are crispy on the outside and doughy inside. They’re stuffed with a savory mix of peas and potatoes. It’s a must-order every time.” – Natalie Dunn, Senior Communications & Programs Officer, The Community Foundation of South Alabama
Yak The Kathmandu Kitchen • 3210 Dauphin St., Mobile. 287-0115
GRASS FED BURGER AT LOCALS
“Oftentimes, for many reasons, I prefer one big meal a day, normally in the evenings. But these days, this meal has to be the most all-encompassing, tasty and nutritious meal I can find. Insert the grass fed burger at Locals. I have the patty on Will’s mixed green salad, topped with an egg, avocado and drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. This meal alongside a glass of red wine as a digestif, on the outdoor deck in downtown Fairhope never disappoints. I also find it to be the most nutritious option around for the health enthusiast!” – Eddie Henry, Owner and Founder, MVP Fitness
Locals • 312 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope. 517-7225
COOL JOHN ROLL AT RAYZA’S
“Rayza’s is an absolute gem that any food lover needs to experience. The star of the show? The sushi bar. The chefs here are true artists, creating bold, fresh, and utterly unique dishes that rival anything you’d find in a big-city hotspot. Ask for the off-menu roll called the Cool John. This masterpiece is a perfect blend of flavors and textures — impeccably fresh fish, a delightful crunch and the right amount of sauce to tie it all together. It’s the kind of roll that leaves you daydreaming about your next visit.” – John Barton, CEO, TC Boiler & Piping
Rayza’s • 9475 US-90, Daphne. 383-2060
BEEF SPECIAL PHO AT VIETNAMESE CUISINE
“If you are looking for a bowl of comfort, I recommend Vietnamese Cuisine in Fairhope. Most often we order the beef special pho. It’s loaded with steak, brisket, flank, meatballs and rice noodles served in an aromatic broth with ginger and coriander. It’s served with green onions, bean sprouts, lime wedges, fresh jalapeno slices, mint and cilantro. The crunchiness of the vegetables mixed with the richness of the soup gives it the perfect balance of flavors and textures.” – Anna Fargason, Inventory Manager and Website Coordinator, Crown and Colony Antiques
Vietnamese Cuisine • 199 Baldwin Square, Fairhope. 210-4001
