Bob Carlton

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After 46 years in journalism, @al.com food writer @BobCarlton.bsky.social will retire at the end of this month.

Congrats Bob! 🎊

Read more: https://www.al.com/life/2025/05/jones-valley-farm-names-scholarship-for-retiring-food-writer-bob-carlton.html 

21.05.2025 15:30 — 👍 7    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

12 Birmingham restaurants that could earn a coveted Michelin star The prestigious Michelin Guide will publish a Southern edition later this year.

Never, ever, ever read @bobcarlton.bsky.social 's articles on an empty stomach. Wow. www.al.com/life/2025/04...

17.04.2025 14:04 — 👍 5    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

I’ve been an evangelist of Alabama Sunshine for years now. Their “jalanero” sauce holds a particularly special place in my heart.

Great profile by @bobcarlton.bsky.social on this little West Alabama treasure.

20.03.2025 18:12 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0

Thank you, Drew! I saw your 2018 T-News story on prominent display in their store.

21.03.2025 12:37 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Legendary Alabama barbecue joint opening first Birmingham location The restaurant will open in the former Rib-It-Up space later this spring.

It's nice to have you in Birmingham.

21.03.2025 12:30 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

When and where is he speaking?

02.12.2024 17:29 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Many thanks, Nick!

22.11.2024 04:32 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

This Alabama fan's crazy, scary journey to the Final Four If not for the persistence of his patient wife, longtime Bama fan Karl Stingily might never have realized his dream.

Lifelong Alabama basketball fan Karl Stingily had waited 66 years to see the Tide play in the Final Four. If not for the patience and persistence of his wife, Susie, he might never have made it. Read on:

22.11.2024 04:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

This Alabama fan's crazy, scary journey to the Final Four If not for the persistence of his patient wife, longtime Bama fan Karl Stingily might never have realized his dream.

Worth your time:

The story behind this Alabama basketball fan’s crazy, scary journey to the Final Four. By @bobcarlton.bsky.social www.al.com/alabamabaske...

22.11.2024 01:19 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0

Homewood restaurant reopening in Birmingham after 15 years Lag's Eatery, which closed in 2009, will reopen in a new location on Nov. 20.

"We're back, baby!" Homewood diner Lag's Eatery, closed for 15 years, is reopening 11/20 in BIrmingham's Avondale/Crestwood area.

15.11.2024 23:06 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Howdy, all. 👋 I'm excited to join the Bluesky community and look forward to some neighborly conversations. I write about food, culture and all things Alabama for @aldotcom.bsky.social and our This is Alabama brand. I'll share my stories here, and I welcome your ideas about the good folks of Alabama.

13.11.2024 16:44 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0

The Alabama connection between musician Rosanne Cash and chef Scott Peacock The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and the James Beard Award-winning chef share a fascinating connection.

The Grammy-winning Americana musician Rosanne Cash and the James Beard-awarded Southern chef Scott Peacock met more than a decade ago, bonding over paella at a dinner party in NYC. Here's my story of their deep friendship and the ties that bind these two creative souls.

13.11.2024 01:12 — 👍 13    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0