Culinary History of Mobile, American Palate
Join author Christopher Andrews on a delectable romp through the long food history of Mobile, Alabama .
From its founding in 1702 by the French, Mobile has had a lot on its plate. Indeed, the story of food itself is a rich gumbo--a dish created in Mobile--tracing the city's rich history, albeit in far more filling fashion. Native, European and African traditions met and blended here. From the colonial days through the Civil War and up to the present, this history serves up a full menu for foodies and history buffs alike.
Christopher Andrews
Chris Andrews is the founder and CEO of Bienville Bites Food Tour in Mobile, Alabama, and Taste of Fairhope in Fairhope, Alabama. Chris was born in Mobile, Alabama, and is a graduate of Satsuma High School. In 2017, Chris combined his passion for food and history when he launched the first and only food tour in Mobile. Since then, Bienville Bites has been named the "Best Food Tour in Alabama" and has been consistently awarded the "Certificate of Excellence" by TripAdvisor, which is given to the top 10 percent of attractions worldwide based on excellent five-star reviews. In the fall of 2020, Chris and his wife, Laney, launched the Taste of Fairhope tour, giving people an opportunity to connect through food and drink on both sides of Mobile Bay. This is his first published book.
