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Bar B Q Place - Fort Payne (Added March, 2009)
(1502 Gault Avenue; 256-845-6155)

Barry’s Backyard Barbecue - Fyffe (Added March, 2009)
(85 Co. Rd. 527; 256 623 2102)

Bert's on the Bluff - Bluff Park
(591 Shades Crest Road - 205 823-1217) Neighborhood meat and veggie diner; plenty of charm and great homemade milk shakes.

Big Bob Gibson's BBQ - Decatur
(1715 6th Ave SE - 205 353-9935) The Gibson name is almost synonymous with BBQ in this part of the country; Big Bob started cooking smoked meat back in 1925; he passed away in 1972 ... but the joint was taken over by his daughter; they have been at this same location since 1952; good pork sandwich with a slightly tangy sauce; all five of Big Bob's kids are now in the BBQ biz; the sauce must course thru their veins! Open 6:30 am to 9:00 pm, 7 days a week.  Check 'em out online at www.bigbobgibson.com.

Bishop's Barbecue - Cherokee (Added March, 2009)
(10 L.O. Bishop Lane; 800-368-2635)

Blue Gill Restaurant - Spanish Fort
(3775 Battleship Pkway, 36527, 251 626-9852) Well known for hosting shrimp boils for state politicians.

Boars Butt Restaurant - Winfield (Added October, 2006)
(Hwy 78 W 911 Thorndale Drive; 205 487-6600)

Brick Pit BBQ - Mobile
(5456 Old Shell Road – 251 343-0001) Located under some beautiful live oaks in suburban West Mobile; slogan "It's Serious BBQ"; the lean pulled pork is the highlight; "It's not just chopped up mush" says owner Bill Armbrecht, who is damn proud of his product; slow cooked over a blend of hickory and pecan for up to 30 hours to create a nice smoky flavor; the chicken and ribs are also above average; Mama Dot's tangy BBQ sauce is outstanding; the recipe is a family secret; everything here is homemade except the sourdough, Texas-style bread served with each entree; the fresh, crispy cole slaw is superb and the baked beans taste great with a little Mama Dot's sauce mixed in; BBQ pork and chicken sandwiches are available in two sizes (regular and a smaller "Brick Bite"); wash it all down with a expertly brewed sweet tea with lemon, Coke or an ice cold longneck Budweiser; dessert specials change weekly; you may get lucky and hit them when they're offering Banana Pudding; a shady swing awaits out back following your meal; owner Bill Armbrecht is a huge Crimson Tide fan; a portrait of Bear Bryant hangs on the wall ... as does a huge sailfish (Armbrecht is an avid sportsman); Bill claims he opened the Brick Pit because he "got tired of not being able to go out and get really good smoked BBQ in Mobile"; patrons have left a variety of wacky messages in red marker all over the walls inside the restaurant; open for lunch and dinner Tuesday - Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday; the "This Ain't No Dream ... This is the Real Thing" sign out front is a tongue in cheek poke at the famous Dreamland BBQ company, which has moved into the Mobile market; the competition hasn't prevented the Brick Pit from being voted Best BBQ in Mobile for 3 years running; this is indeed "Serious BBQ" prepared with passion and attention to detail; highly recommended!  Visit them online at www.brickpit.com.

The Bright Star - Bessemer
(304 19th Street, 35020 - 205 424-9444 or 426-1861) Founded by a Greek immigrant way back in 1907; quickly outgrew 3 locations before settling here in 1915; mirrored and marbled walls give this place an upscale diner look; offers fresh Gulf seafood, top notch steaks, Greek specialties such as lamb and more traditional Southern fare; the Lobster and Crabmeat Au Gratin is a favorite here; hot lunch plates include Pork Chops with Brown Gravy and Sugar Cured Ham with Raisin Sauce; plates come with 2 or 3 vegetables like fresh buttered squash, creamed corn, baby lima beans, and candied yams; appetizers include a good seafood gumbo; choose from Coconut Cream, Peanut Butter, Lemon Ice Box or Pineapple Cheese pies for dessert. Eating here is a “bright” idea!

Burris Farm Market - Loxley
(Hwy 59 & 64, 36551 - 251 964-6464) Large open-air roadside market with outstanding produce selection; they also carry a nice line of jellies, pickles and chow chow; small cafe in the back serves up some great pies and fresh homemade ice cream; check out the Peach or Butter Pecan ice cream for a real treat! A great stop coming or going from the beach! Kay Burris' Peach Pie: 5 cups sliced fresh Peaches 1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg Place peaches in pastry shell. Combine remaining ingredients, then pour over the peaches. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour and 10 minutes.

Caddo Cafeteria - Trinity (Added March, 2009)
(6091 County Road 434; 256 274 5535)

Ca-John's Faunsdale Bar & Grill - Faunsdale (Added March, 2009)
(35558 Al Highway 25; 334 628-3240)

Captain's Choice @ The Gulf Bowl - Foley (Added May, 2002)
(204 E. Michigan Avenue; 251 943-4575) The seafood is a "strike" at this South Alabama bowling alley; try the oyster loaf with homemade tartar sauce for just $6.75; this joint is no longer a big secret; in fact, Coastal Living magazine claims that it has acquired something of a cult following; open daily for lunch and dinner.

Carlisle's Barbecue - Birmingham (Added October, 2003)
(3511 6th Avenue South, 35222)

C'Mor's "Memphis Style" Bar-B-Q - Florence (Added January, 2002)
(3721 Florence Boulevard) Offers the only true "Memphis Style" barbecue in northwest Alabama; featured items are their World Class Ribs and Championship Sauce; also available is Hand Pulled Barbecue Pork, Texas Style Brisket and Smoked Chicken as well as many other menu items.  Open 10:30 - 8:00 daily except Sunday.

Chuck's Bar-B-Que - Auburn
(622 Shug Jordan Parkway, 36832)

Chuck's Bar B Que - Opelika (Added March, 2008)
(905 Short Avenue; 334 749 4043) Open Monday thru Saturday; pork, chicken or ribs with homemade sauce; sides include slaw, beans, Brunswick stew, potato salad, and more.

City Cafe, The - Northport
(408 Main Avenue, 35476) John Hackney, a Dixie Dining fan in Wilmington, NC, calls this restaurant "the best diner / cafe I have ever been to."

Cooter Brown’s Rib Shack - Jacksonville (Added March, 2009)
(8464 al Highway 204; 256 435-1514)

Courtney's - Southside (Birmingham) (Added November, 2002)
(2330 6th Ave S - 205 251-3463) Laid back diner serves a mean squash casserole; open for breakfast and lunch ... has the best cornbread muffins in Birmingham - also cornbread dressing.

Cromwell's (Chicken Comer's BBQ) - Phenix City
(1222 10th Ave - 205 297-9889) Sliced pork shoulder with a spicy BBQ sauce; previously known as Chicken Comer's until Comer's death a few years back; no sign out front and located on a back street ... but well worth the search; meat is cooked on an open pit out back with hickory and pecan; Chicken's heirloom sauce is a spicy, mustard based concoction ... similar to popular sauces in South Carolina; look for the sign featuring a cartoony chicken clutching a comb; yep, Chicken "Comb-er's"; closed Sunday.

Dale's Steakhouse - Florence (Added March, 2009)
(1001 Mitchell Boulevard; 256 766-4961)

David Gibson's BBQ - Huntsville
(4114 Bob Wallace Avenue SW, 35805 - 256 956-2678)

Demetri's BBQ  - Homewood
(1901 28th Ave S - 205 871-1581) 50's style ambiance; good BBQ with sweet sauce.

Dessie's Kountry Chef - Mentone (Added March, 2009)
(PO Box 425; 256 634-4232)

Dew Drop Inn - Mobile
(1808 Old Shell Road, 36607  - 251 473-7872) A Mobile tradition for over 70 years; moved to current location in 1937; famous for it's hot dogs; Jimmy Buffett, a Mobile area native, rates their Cheeseburgers highly; other menu items include good home cooking such as greens, black eyed peas and a super banana pudding; oyster and shrimp loaves are very good; be sure to sample the homemade onion rings. Closed Sundays.

Dreamland BBQ - Tuscaloosa
(5535 15th Ave East, 35405 - 205 758-8135) Opened by Big John Bishop and his wife Lillie in 1958; a favorite spot for locals on college football Saturdays … Roll Tide!!!; looks like a real dive; very dark inside with a pot bellied stove; serving ribs only; white bread, chips, soda or beer; no printed menu; John Bishop Jr. has called the setting an "indoor picnic"; this place has become world famous with newer locations in Mobile and Birmingham; ESPN crews eat here while in town covering Alabama football games; not cheap; slab of ribs goes for about $15; the meat is so tender, Bishop says you can "take your dentures out and eat my ribs"; sauce has a secret ingredient; some think it is pot likker from cooking greens; others say its moonshine; only Big John knows for sure; lunch and dinner Monday - Saturday; closed Sunday; highly recommended.

Ed’s Seafood Shed - Spanish Fort (Added March, 2009)
(3382 Battleship Parkway; 251 625-1947)

Eunice's Country Kitchen - Huntsville
(1006 Andrew Jackson Hwy – 205 534-9550) Brick cafe run by Eunice Merrill; serves breakfast only; good country ham is served up with a coffee laced red-eye gravy or a peppery sawmill (cream) gravy; homemade biscuits offered here are a real treat!

Ezell's Fish Camp - Lavaca
(Rt. 1, Box 659-A, 36904 - 205 654-2205) Located about 10 miles east of Butler, Alabama on the Tombigbee River; drive through the middle of a cotton field to a rustic cabin with rocking chairs on the porch; the original building is around 200 years old; quaint setting with weathered out buildings and moss-covered trees nearby; they have served fried catfish here for about 50 years; a favorite stopping point for the late Rock n' Roll Hall of Famer Carl Perkins; unusual items on menu include fried dill pickles and frog legs; most of the picnic style seating offers river views; on a nice day you can dine on the outdoor patio while a stuffed moosehead looms over your shoulder; mounted deer and wild boar also adorn the walls ... adding to the folksy, hunting camp feel; a shadowbox frame displays rattlesnake tails as well as claws and tails of various local creatures … not for the squeamish; delicious fried catfish with perfectly seasoned cornmeal coating comes with a sweet, soupy cole slaw, fresh cut french fries and corn kernel-laden hushpuppies; a nicely brewed sweet tea is served in tall glasses; a classic fish camp from the past; highly recommended.

Five Points Restaurant - Huntsville
(816 Wellman Avenue – 205 536-7356) Country breakfasts and plate lunches.

Fuller's Char House - Waugh
(92 Knollwood Blvd. – 205-272-3995) Good ribs and an 18" "Foot Long" Hot Dog; fried okra, pole beans, and "Camp Stew"; dessert choices include lemon ice box pie, pecan pie, coconut meringue pie and a good banana pudding.

Gaines Ridge Dinner Club - Camden (Added March, 2009)
(933 Highway 10 East)

Garland House - Dothan (Added October, 2005)
(200 North Bell Street; 334 793-2043) Open 11 am to 2 pm, Mon - Fri.  Save room for the pie ... it's real good!

Gift Horse Restaurant - Foley (Added March, 2009)
(209 W. Laurel Avenue; 800 FOLEY-AL or 251 943-FOOD (3663)

Goal Post Bar B Que - Anniston (Added March, 2009)
(1910 Quintard Ave.; 256 236-9280)

Golden Rule BBQ of Irondale - Birmingham (Added October, 2003)
(2506 Crestwood, 35210 - 205 956-2678)

Greenbrier Restaurant - Madison (Added March, 2009)
(27028 Old Highway 20; 256 351 1800) BBQ, Catfish and Seafood ... www.oldgreenbrier.com.

Green's Bar-B-Q Pit - Gantt (Added November, 2005)
(US Hwy. 29 North; 334 388-2550) Featured in the November 05 issue of Southern Living; located on the shores of Gantt Lake; good pork sandwich, fried pickles, and fried apple pies. They also serve fried okra, always a welcome addition to any menu!

Green Top Cafe - Dora
(7530 Hwy 78, 35062 - 205 648-9838) Legendary Alabama BBQ joint about 20 miles west of Birmingham; also known as Leo & Susie's Famous Green Top BBQ; this 50's style roadhouse opened it's doors in 1951; indoor restrooms weren't added until 1978; the top is still green ... thanks to hard to find green shingles on the roof; celebrity diners here have included Bo Jackson, George Wallace and boxer Marvelous Marvin Hagler; well-cooked BBQ with a vinegar/tomato sauce that has a nice jolt; Leo & Susie’s Famous Baked Bean Recipe 6 slices of bacon ½ medium onion, chopped chopped bell peppers (to taste) ¼ cup BBQ sauce 1 32 oz. can of pork and beans Sauté the bacon, then add the onions, bell peppers, and sauce. Place in a big pot, add the beans and cook real slow until they’re tender.

Highland's Bar and Grill - Birmingham (Added April, 2004)
(2011 11th Ave South; 205 939-1400) Open Tuesday-Saturday for dinner only; located in the historic Five Points South district, Highland's has become a favorite with Birmingham's elite; but don't let that scare you away; prices are certainly not cheap but the food is terrific with a true southern flair; they call it "sophistication without pretension;" don't miss the fabulously elegent Alabama marble oyster bar chock full of slimey grey beauties; belly up and slurp 'em down folks; the menu also includes Stone Ground Baked Grits with Country Ham, fresh Flounder and Red Snapper from the Gulf, Beef Short Ribs with Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, and much more; tempting dessert offerings such as Strawberry Buttermilk Cake and homemade Honeysuckle Ice Cream with Pistachio Butter Cookies will send an already great meal right off the charts; step on up to the Highland's web home at www.highlandsbarandgrill.com ; check out Head Chef Frank Stitt on Turner South's popular cooking series, "Off the Menu."

Hotel Talisi - Tallassee
(14 Sistrunk St., 36078 - 334-283-2769) Old-time player piano entertains in the lobby; plain brick building serves as hotel and restaurant; features all-you-can-eat fare; fried chicken, roast beef, macaroni and cheese, sweet potato and squash soufflés; rice and gravy, watermelon pickles, biscuits; dessert pies include apple, chocolate custard and lemon ice box;

Irondale Cafe - Irondale
(1906 First Avenue N, 35210 - 205 956-5258) Made famous by the book and movie "Fried Green Tomatoes"; the lunch buffet offers up Fried Chicken, Liver and Onions, Ham, etc; place is decorated with posters from the movie, along with autographed photos of the book's author, Fanny Flagg; located across the street from the old railroad station; trains rumble by while you eat; the Fried Green Tomatoes have a sweet and tart taste to them; the Whistle Stop has recently started marketing their own line of dry batter mixes to use on tomatoes and other frying objects.

J & R’s Hamburgers - Marion (Added March, 2009)
(Highway 5 South 36756; 334 683-4200)

Jessie’s Café - Albertville (Added March, 2009)
(419-C N. Broad St.; 256 894-4565)

Jim 'n Nicks Barbeque - Huntsville
(3777 University Drive - 256 539-7675)

John's - Birmingham
(112 21st Sreet - 205-322-6014) No frills diner in the heart of downtown; a favorite lunch spot for local business people; nice selection of fresh seafood items including oysters, trout, scallops, mahi mahi, and red snapper; also known to serve a savory okra gumbo and tasty coconut pie; John's Famous Cole Slaw is not to be missed; vegetables offered include black-eyed peas, fried okra, steamed cabbage and collard greens; the complimentary sweet rolls are wildly popular with regulars.

Johnny Ray's BBQ - Homewood (Birmingham)
(316 Valley Ave - 205 945-7437) Good BBQ, but perhaps more famous for the tremendous homemade pies (chocolate, coconut cream and lemon); they use real whipped cream here … a true rarity; a second location in Vestavia.

Jubilee Seafood - Montgomery (Added March, 2009)
(1057 Woodley Road; 334 262-6224)

Julwin's Restaurant - Fairhope (Added March, 2009)
(411 Fairhope Avenue; 251 990-9372)

Jus' Gumbo - Daphne
(28567 County Road 13, 36526 - 251 621-1191) Contrary to the name, they also serve up a killer Red Beans and Rice served up with crunchy French bread; manager is Tav Goodloe; try the Zapp's Potato Chips, a Louisiana favorite; good beer selection; casual relaxed atmosphere and good local music on weekends.

Kathy’s Kountry Kitchen - Cowarts (Added March, 2009)
(4064 Jordan Ave.; 334 792-3911)

Kora's Place Soul Food - Demopolis (Added March, 2009)
(1621 Highway 43 South; 334 289-4911)

Lambert’s Café - Foley (Added March, 2009)
(2981 S. McKenzie; 251 943-7655)

Little Kitchen - Mobile (Added May, 2005)
(102 Dauphin Street; 251 438-6176)

McElhaney’s - Atmore (Added March, 2009)
(122 S. Main St.; 251 368-2433)

McKinley's BBQ and Soul Food – Ensley (Added March, 2009)
(1903 Ave. O; 205 785-4101)

Martha's Place - Montgomery (Added April, 2004)
(458 Sayre Street; 334 263-9135) Housed in a lovely older home on historic Sayre Street, Martha's offers homey atmosphere and delicious comfort food; open only for lunch Monday-Friday, this is a favorite of the Montgomery business crowd --- and with good reason; fine food and great value make this a must lunch stop when in the Montgomery area; grab yourself an entree, two veggies, bread, dessert and drink for under $6; the menu here is laid out a week in advance; specialties include items such as fried chicken, salisbury steak, black-eyed peas, creamed corn and candied yams; cakes and pies make dessert a must; we've been told the lemon meringue pie is noteworthy; no alcohol is served; hours are 11 am to 3 pm; call ahead to find out what's cooking today!

Martin's Restaurant – Montgomery (Added March, 2009)
(1796 Carter Hill Rd; 334 265-1767) Known for their fine Fried Chicken ... Good corn muffins.

Mary's Place - Coden
(5075 Hwy 188 - 334 873-4514) Name of the town comes from the French term for Indian turkey; this cafe was opened by Mary Hunter in 1935; Ms. Hunter served her home-cooked Creole specialties to many famous diners including Greta Garbo; closed briefly after Mary's death, but reopened in 1990; terrific local seafood (try the soft shell crab po-boy) and a delicious down-home buffet served at lunchtime; Forrest Gump would feel right at home at this place!

Miss Myra's Pit BBQ - Cahaba Heights (Birmingham)
(3278 Cahaba Heights Road - 205 967-6004) BBQ chicken and pork are the specialties here; good potato salad and exceptional peanut butter pie; they offer two distinct types of sauce for the BBQ; one is a traditional tomato based sauce, the other a peppery white sauce similar to ranch dressing; this place was once known as “Rountree’s”.”

Mud Creek Bar-B-Que - Hollywood (Added July, 2004)
(804 County 213; 256 259-2493) Just off US 72 between Chattanooga and Huntsville; good views of Mud Creek from the dining area; catfish, slaw, hush puppies; some local folks call this place Leck's (Lester "Leck" Carver opened this place back in '46); noted by Southern Living as one of their favorite catfish spots in Northern Alabama, a hotbed for the wiskered rascals.

Mullin's Drive-In - Huntsville
(607 Andrew Jackson Way – 205 539-2826) Chili dogs, burgers and plate lunches.

Nan Seas - Mobile
(4170 Bayfront Road, 36605 - 251 479-9132) A great local seafood haven, sporting gorgeous views of Mobile Bay; this clean, no-frills restaurant has been in business since the 1940's; be sure to sample the plump fried shrimp or the West Indies Salad; highly recommended.

Niki's West - West End (Birmingham)
(233 Finley Ave - 205 252-5751) A Mecca for fans of great southern vegetables; the buffet offers 10 meats and about 20 different vegetables; try the biscuits and sawmill gravy for breakfast; other highlights include cornbread, Greek specialties, bread pudding, cobblers and pies.

Old Plantation BBQ - Birmingham
(830 1st Ave N - 205 252-0443) Opened it's doors in 1950; has the look and feel of a neighborhood tavern; offers a tasty smoked pork; slogan "Yas Suh! It's cooked in de pit"; their sauce is a buttery blend of tomato puree, pepper and vinegar; cracklin' cornbread and fried pies are also popular with the regulars; some of the kitchen staff have been employed here for 35 years or more; this has kept the quality consistent throughout 4 different owners; religious theme throughout restaurant; open for lunch and dinner, Monday - Saturday; closed on Sunday.

Pat James Full Moon BBQ – Birmingham
(525 5th Avenue South, 35217 – 205 324-1007) Consistently good BBQ pork and a deep, rich sauce; each pork sandwich is topped with a hot slaw relish made from cabbage, cayenne pepper and sweet mustard; famous around town for their Half Moon cookies; they are chocolate chip cookies, half of which is dipped in milk chocolate; watch out, some say they are highly addictive!

Pelican Point Grill - Point Clear
(10299 County Road 1, 36532 - 251 928-1747) Located on Mullet Point at the southern end of Highway 1; this Caribbean-style place is a great spot for watching a magnificent South Alabama sunset; owner Harry Johnson calls his food "Lower Alabama Style"; good ribs ... but the highlight is fresh Gulf Coast seafood; be sure to sample the BBQ shrimp.

Pete's Famous Hot Dogs - Birmingham
(1925 2nd Ave N - Downtown - 205 252-2905); First opened it's doors in 1915; the present proprietor has been slinging franks since 1948; small restaurant is about the size of a broom closet; they serve a drink here called a Grapico (call to find out more about it).

Plantation House - Aliceville (Added March, 2009)
(102 Memorial Pkwy. SE; 205 373-8121)

Pruett’s Bar-B-Q - Gadsden (Added March, 2009)
(1617 Rainbow Drive; 256 547-4188)

Punta Clara Kitchen - Point Clear
(17111 Scenic Highway 98, 36564) Located just 1 mile south of the historic Grand Hotel; started in 1952 in a circa 1897 Victorian home, all the tantalizing treats here are made from scratch; the nuts come from the family's nearby pecan orchard; also selling cakes, jellies, and pickles just like Grandma used to make.

Queen G's - Mobile
(2518 Old Shell Road, 36607; 251 471-3361); Serving up some fine cornbread, catfish, oysters, and chilled deviled eggs.  Owner Gaynell Mathers is a former Mardi Gras Queen!

R Place Barbecue - Robertsdale (Added July, 2004)
(Highway 59; 334 947-2935) Good pulled pork; they also serve "Drunken Chicken," fowl steamed in beer while being smoked over pecan.

Red’s Catfish - Cragford (Added March, 2009)
(689 Catfish Road; 256 354-7705)

Red's Little Schoolhouse - Grady
(20 Gardner Road, 36036 - 334 584-7955); Located just south of the Montgomery area; this unique eatery is housed in an old two-room frame schoolhouse; the original blackboards now display the daily menu; reasonable prices; Red, a local farmer, grows his own veggies while his daughter Debbie entertains patrons with her guitar; specialties here include Fried Chicken, BBQ, Gizzards, Greens, fresh Tomatoes, and Butter Beans; try the Baked Cheese and Apples!

Richey's BBQ - Harpersville (Added November, 2005)
(39622 State Hwy 25; 205 672-7220) Good ribs and pork sandwiches; their cheeseburger is also recommended by our friend Morgan Murphy at Southern Living.

Roger's Car Lot Bar B Que - Winfield [Photo]
(235 Bankhead Highway, 35594)

Roussos Seafood Restaurant - Spanish Fort (Added July, 2005)
(30500 State Highway 181 - 251 625-3386) Open Sunday thru Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm; Friday and Saturday from 11 am til 10 pm; family run establishment in business on the Gulf Coast for over 50 years; visit them online at www.roussosrestaurant.com.

Saucy Q Bar B Q - Mobile (Added March, 2009)
(3211 Moffett Rd; 251 471-2068)

Savage’s Bakery - Homewood (Added August, 2005)

Sous La Terre - Montgomery
(82 Commerce Street, 36104 - 334 265-2069) Late night BBQ and Blues in a one-time hair salon.

Southern BBQ - Decatur
(Highway 67, 35603 - 256 350-0131) One of the very best BBQ sandwiches I ever tasted; fried apple and peach pies; deep fried peanuts; good iced tea too!

Southland Restaurant - Sheffield (Added July, 2004)
(1309 South Jackson Highway; 256 383-8236) Good catfish fried up in a cracker meal batter; vinegar based slaw is served alongside the fish; the Scott family has run this family oriented establishment since the 1950s; don't miss the tart Lemonade Pie for dessert!

Bob Syke's BBQ - Bessemer
(1724 9th Ave. N - 205 426-1400) Famous for pork ribs; Bob Sykes at one time operated 14 BBQ joints in this area; this is the last remaining in business, having opened it's doors in 1969; they have their own 800 number and web site (www.bobsykes.com); cole slaw, baked beans, potato salad and rolls; homemade onion rings and chili also available; save room for Mrs. Syke's tangy lemon meringue pie on a crushed ginger snap crust; other dessert choices include chocolate, pecan, or coconut pies; highly recommended; look for the welcoming pig on the roof!

Thirteenth Street BBQ - Phenix City (Added March, 2009)
(1310 7th Avenue; 334 291-1833)

Three Guys Grill – Arab (Added March, 2009)
(209 Third Ave. NW; 256 931-4897)

Tiny Diny - Mobile
(2159 Halls Mill Road - 251 476-3880) Moved from the original "tiny" location in 1984; good down-home cookin' served up for three meals a day in a now larger building (the Not-So Tiny Diny?); open six days a week; outstanding coconut cream pie features a soaring meringue that appears to be about five miles, I mean, inches high!

Top Hat Barbecue - Blount Springs (Added March, 2009)
(8725 US Highway 31; 256 352-9919) About 40 minutes Northwest of Birmingham) Good BBQ Pork and fried Catfish fillets.

Top O' the River - Gadsden (Added March, 2009)
(1606 Rainbow Drive; 256 547-9817)

Trowbridge’s Sandwich Bar – Florence (Added March, 2009)
(316 N. Court St.;  256 764-1503) Egg & green olive sandwich.

Twix n' Tween - Centerville
(297 Walnut Street, 35042 - 205 926-4401) 24-hour cafe and truck stop; Blue plate lunches, BBQ pork and homemade pies keep the loyals coming back for more!

Uncle Mort's - Jasper
(9415 Highway 78 - 205 483-7614) Serves breakfast all day long; great biscuits served with sorghum molasses; pork tenderloin, sausage or country ham also popular in this rustic setting; many short-order items are also offered ... but the highlight at Uncle Mort’s is the breakfast.

Waysider - Tuscaloosa
(1512 Greensboro Avenue - 205 345-8239) Breakfast and Lunch only; breakfast features grits, biscuits with honey, country ham with traditional red-eye gravy; lunch offers the likes of crispy fried chicken and country fried steak; sides include fried corn, okra, field peas and squash soufflé; pie or fruit cobbler for dessert.

Whitt's Barbecue - Athens (Added June, 2004)
(2345 South Hine Street - 256 423-7269) www.whittsbbq.com.

Wintzell's Oyster House - Mobile
(605 Dauphin St., 251 432-4605) Visit them online at www.wintzellsoysterhouse.com.

Wolf Bay Lodge - Elberta (Added March, 2009)
(9050 Pinewood; 251 987-5129) www.wolf-bay-lodge.com.

Zesto Drive-In - Huntsville
(720 Pratt Ave – 205 534-8801) Corn Dogs, burgers and Onion Rings.

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