Fifteen years ago, the Alabama Tourism Department had the bright idea to put together a bucket list of “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die.”
But it proved to be too much of a challenge to pare it down to only 100.
So, soon after the first “100 Dishes” brochure rolled off the presses, state tourism director Lee Sentell got a call from an Atlanta travel writer.
“He said, ‘This is a great idea, great concept,’” Sentell recalls. “‘I’ve just got one question: I counted them and there’s 235.’”
Sentell didn’t miss a beat.
“I said, ‘So, what’s your point?’”
Since the “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama” list debuted in 2005, the challenge of trying to eat every dish on the list has become an ever-evolving culinary adventure, and since some of the restaurants featured on that original list have closed and new ones have opened, it has been periodically updated over the years.
(A few years ago, the tourism department dropped the “Before You Die” in the name and shortened it to “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama.”)
“We’re excited that this has been a staple for a number of years,” Sentell says. “It’s the longest-running retail promotion that our agency has.”
This year, working with the Birmingham-based Intermark Group marketing agency, the tourism department has refreshed the “100 Dishes” campaign to include a tongue-in-cheek “Food Contest” video that shows what a food-eating contest would be like if it featured dishes from Alabama restaurants and a “100 Dishes Journal” for diners to keep personal notes and ratings on all the dishes as they travel around the state.
“Lee (Sentell) created that ‘100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama’ concept way back in 2005,” Bill Dinan, account director for the Intermark Group, says. “We love the concept. We love the list.
“We were looking for a new way to promote it again that was fresh and new and interesting and hopefully would convince people who have seen it over the last 15 years to take a new look at it.”
In keeping with Sentell’s theory that, when it comes to Alabama food, there’s no such thing as too much of a good thing, the 2020 edition of “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama” features roughly 250 entries.
But who’s counting, right?
In addition to such perennial favorites as baked grits at Highlands Bar and Grill in Birmingham, fried chicken at Martin’s Restaurant in Montgomery and orange rolls at All Steak Restaurant in Cullman, the new list includes 44 recent additions that have not been featured in previous years.
The orange rolls at the All Steak Restaurant in Cullman, Ala., are a perennial on the Alabama Tourism Department's list of "100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama." (Bob Carlton/bcarlton@al.com)
According to the Intermark Group, those new dishes are:
Herb Roasted Duck Breast over Sweet Potato Gnocchi at 301 Bistro Bar & Beer Garden in Tuscaloosa.
Porchetta at Ariccia Trattoria in Auburn.
Black Russian Cake at Amelia's Deli in Gulf Shores.
Moist Brisket and Hashbrown Casserole at Bow & Arrow in Auburn.
Beef Tenderloin Napoleon at Cafe 123 in Opelika.
Shrimp & Grits and Crab Cakes at Camellia Café in Fairhope.
Reuben at Chappy's Deli in Montgomery.
Ribeye, Yeast Roll and Home-Cut Fries at Conestoga Steak House in Dothan.
Blueberry Pancakes at Cyn Shea's in Huntsville.
Coconut Shrimp at DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen in Gulf Shores.
Old World Italian Lasagna and Specialty Pizzas at Difilippo's Pizza & Pasta in Ozark.
Steaks at Diamond Jim's & Mrs. Donna's in Livingston.
Sweet Potato Souffle at Dorothy's Restaurant at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in Tuskegee.
Smoked Chicken Plate at Fat Boy's Bar-B-Que Ranch in Prattville.
Fried Catfish on Rice at Faunsdale Bar & Grill in Faunsdale.
Seared Jumbo Scallops at Fisher's Upstairs in Orange Beach.
Catfish at Green Leaf Grill in Mentone.
Grits Bar and Breakfast Catfish at Hotel Finial in Anniston.
Low Country Chicken at Hubbard's Off Main in Oxford.
Grouper Nuggets at Hunt's Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Dothan.
Pecan-Encrusted Snapper at Jubilee Seafood in Montgomery.
Fried Chicken and Black-Eyed Peas at J.W. Beverette's Soul Food in Montgomery.
The Bama at KBC in Dothan.
Chicken Salad Croissant at Nancy's Lunchbox in Rainsville.
Thai Green Curry Bouillabaisse at Ocean in Birmingham.
Barbecue Sandwich at Ole Dad's BBQ in Hazel Green.
Fire-Grilled Oysters at the Original Oyster House in Gulf Shores and Spanish Fort.
Big Bopper Burger at Our Place Diner in Ozark.
Swine Pie at Post Office Pies in Birmingham.
Ahi Tuna Poke Tacos at Purveyor in Huntsville.
Kebab Supreme and Meza Mixer at Sage Lebanese Cuisine & Café in Fairhope.
Fried Shrimp at Sea-N-Suds in Gulf Shores.
Mr. Jim’s Vegetable Plate at SpringHouse in Alexander City.
Leo's Seafood Lettuce Wraps at Sunset Pointe in Fairhope.
Hawaiian Walu & Gulf Shrimp at The Depot in Auburn.
Alabama Wagyu Burger at The Hangout in Gulf Shores.
Bacon Turkey Panini at The Spot Coffee Shop in Fort Payne.
Hamburger Steak at Time to Eat in Theodore.
Fresh-Baked Breads & Pies at Touch of Home Bakery in Livingston.
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo at Uncle Mick's Cajun Market & Café in Prattville.
Cuban Sandwich at Vintage 1889 in Fort Payne.
Seafood Dynamite at Vintage Year in Montgomery.
Whole Fish Plate at Wayne's Catfish Haven in Russellville.
Fried Sweet Tea Chicken and Cornbread at Zazu Gastropub in Opelika.
To download the full list of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama, go here.
And in the meantime, safe travels and bon appetit, y’all.
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