Florence chef takes home win at 9th annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off
A chef from popular Florence restaurant Odette has been named the winner of the ninth annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off, pitting the best chefs across the state against each other to win $2,500 and a chance to win at the 2024 Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans, Louisiana this summer. According to Alabama Gulf Seafood, […]
David Rainer: Odette’s Ogden crowned Alabama Seafood Cook-Off champ
A dish featuring one of the delicious fish species caught off Alabama's beautiful beaches was crowned the champion out of nine dishes.Number The annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off is being held this week at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Chef Ogden of Odette carefully plates his stuffed pompano, which won him a cooking contest. (Photo by […]
In wake of Mississippi seafood scandal, Alabama is set to enact mandatory disclosure of origin
At the end of High-profile seafood fraud case A new Alabama law goes into effect on October 1, 2024 to prevent similar fraudulent practices after a Mississippi restaurant admitted to passing off imported fish as local Gulf of Mexico seafood. The Mississippi case resulted in the restaurant paying a $1.35 million fine and pleading guilty […]
Chef registration open for Alabama Seafood Cook-off
Alabama Gulf Seafood has opened registration for the 9th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-off. Each team will participate in a two-day event on May 5th and 6th, with the winner receiving a state title, $2,500 in prize money, and the opportunity to represent the state on a national stage later in the summer. “As we enter […]
Chef registration open for Gulf Shores seafood cook-off
It was announced today that Alabama Gulf Seafood has opened chef registration for the 9th Annual Alabama Seafood Cook-Off (ASCO). On May 5th and 6th, selected teams of chefs will participate in a two-day event where winners will receive an ASCO state title, $2,500 in cash, and the opportunity to represent their state on a […]
Rep. Chip Brown sponsors bill requiring labeling on seafood products
State Rep. Chip Brown (R-Hollinger's Island) on Monday voted to support the state's commercial seafood industry by requiring restaurants and grocery stores to disclose the country of origin of the seafood they sell to consumers. announced that it has pre-submitted a bill aimed at “The seafood industry is vital to the economy of the entire […]
State Rep. Brown: Label the country of origin on all seafood products sold in Alabama
State Representative Chip Brown announced Monday that he has pre-filed a bill that would require country-of-origin labeling on seafood sold in Alabama. Is the fish caught off the coast of Alabama, raised in a pond in the United States, caught off the coast of Madagascar, or raised in a pond in China? What consumers don't […]
Julieanna’s Steak and Seafood win Wine Spectator Award, a first for Yuma
Yuma, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – Julianna’s Steak and Seafood Won wine spectator Outstanding performance award last month. The restaurant was rated for having at least 90 wines on its menu and at least 900 wines in stock. While several restaurants have won the award each year, Guzman Hospitality Group Corporate Beverage Director Anna Kohler said […]
