Some of the MVP’s in my world are locally family owned restaurateurs. Paul Gagliano has been operating Seafood & ChickenBox since 1972. His brother Paul worked along with him until he retired in 2016. But for 45 years they have been frying hand battered chicken and seafood in the Birmingham area. I ate at the CenterPoint location almost 10 years ago and stumbled upon them again in their newest location in Trussville, Alabama. The chicken was still just as mouth watering & flavorful as it was when I first tried it. The secret to their chicken is homemade topping called Goo. They top all the meats with the special seasoning. You can request it with extra Goo or no goo at all, but it is the Se

With Mardi Gras underway in my hometown of Mobile, I thought I’d showcase a few awesome spots along the Port City. There’s no way you can come to Mobile without eating some fresh gulf seafood. The Half Shell Oyster House is must go to for oysters on the half shell. They also will have a filet mignon, crab cake topped with a crab sauce & a red fish on special during the month of February. Don’t worry if you miss it, they keep all those items on the menu. Just ask the chef to combine if for you! With Breakfast being the most important meal of the day, you must stop in at Spot of Tea for breakfast, lunch or brunch while in downtown Mobile. Caution, you need to get there early or make a reserva