A Culinary History of Mobile (American Palate)

Rather than focusing only on cuisine, “A Culinary History of Mobile” is really a glimpse into the city’s history through the lens of it’s cuisine. It is an enjoyable and interesting read.The book captivates your interest through amusing stories and facts, including a must read description of Mobile’s instrumental role in Prohibition era history. This book will entertainingly inform readers new to Mobile, while giving those familiar with this remarkable Gulf City new insights into familiar iconic institutions.

I have lived in the area for years and thought I knew Mobile history. But, this book blew me away with the amount of information provided. I’ll always keep a copy for my family plus share the information with my guest as a host for Airbnb.I liked that the author referred to so many local eateries! It’s a definite read for local and travelers.