Sound Bites

Bragg’s Food Memoir is an Ode to ‘The Best Cook’

Alabama author Rick Bragg celebrates his mother's cooking in a new memoir -- The Best Cook in the World: Tales From My Momma’s Table.

Cocktails, Costumes, and a James Beard Nomination

The Atomic Lounge serves up costumes and cocktails. The new Birmingham bar is a semifinalist for a James Beard Award.

Back to Basics with One of Birmingham’s Oldest Food Trucks

The number of food trucks in Birmingham has exploded over the last couple of years. But the Travis Chicago Style no-frills white truck with a red stripe gets high marks from Birmingham residents, particularly African Americans who grew up seeing his truck.

Birmingham’s Noodle Mania

There's been a recent surge in new Birmingham restaurants serving up gourmet noodle bowls like Japanese ramen and Vietnamese pho.

Tips for Cutting Calories During the Holidays

The latest installment of WBHM's food series "Sound Bites" explores healthier holiday options to help cut calories.

Kids, Dogs and the Culture of Breweries

For WBHM’s food series, “Sound Bites” we look at why breweries have become such popular places for families to spend quality time.