Tag: Downtown Mobile
Ask McGehee: What’s the story of the First National Bank building on St. Francis...
Although Mobile’s First National Bank will long be identified with the skyscraper which is now home to the New Year’s MoonPie, the bank had a few former homes.
Restaurant Review: The Insider Food Hall
The Insider Food Hall brings a big-city concept to Dauphin Street.
Ask McGehee: Who designed Mobile’s Battle House Hotel?
Although routinely missing from a list of his creations, the Battle House Hotel was designed by renowned architect Frank Mills Andrews in 1906.
Repurposing the Fallen Oaks of Bienville Square
Artists and woodworkers honor the memory of the Bienville Square oaks that fell victim to Hurricane Sally in 2020
Restaurant Review: West Food Bar
Chef Weston Simpson offers a special culinary experience with a sophisticated speakeasy vibe at his new venture, West Food Bar.
Ask McGehee: What’s the story behind Downtown’s long-forgotten St. Andrew Hotel?
Like other hotels in Mobile, the St. Andrew flourished during severe housing shortages during World War II.
Restaurant Review: MobTown Nutrition
Kick off the new year with a trip to MobTown Nutrition for a loaded tea or shake.
Ask McGehee: What’s the history of the fountain in Bienville Square?
Historian Tom McGehee explores the history of the Ketchum fountain that was recently removed from Bienville Square for restoration.
Mashama Bailey and The Grey
Walk with Mashama Bailey, acclaimed chef and co-owner of Savannah’s The Grey restaurant, on her journey to authorhood ahead of her visit to the Port City.
Jake Peavy’s Second Act
Music helped Jake Peavy navigate the stresses of Major League Baseball – now he's hoping it can lift downtown Mobile.