Bienville Bites Food Tour

06/19/2026

The first Juneteenth has a direct connection to Mobile, Alabama. Union General Gordon Granger, who issued General Order No. 3 in Galveston on June 19, 1865, freeing roughly 250,000 enslaved people in Texas, had been in Mobile just weeks earlier. In the spring of 1865, the last major battle east of the Mississippi was fought across the bay at Fort Blakeley, where thousands of US Colored Troops, many formerly enslaved, fought for the freedom of their own people on the same day Lee surrendered at Appomattox.

This Juneteenth, it’s a piece of Mobile history worth remembering.

06/18/2026

Mobile is officially a must-stop on the ultimate Juneteenth Gulf Coast road trip!

Livability just featured us in their new guide to the Gulf Coast. They recommended our evening tour as the best way to sample the city’s food scene while you are in town. It is an honor to be included in an itinerary that highlights the best of our region!

Go check out the full road trip guide below!

Plan a meaningful Juneteenth road trip. Discover a 4-day African American history itinerary through Mobile, historic Africatown and Pensacola.

06/17/2026

What does Dad want for Father’s Day? He doesn’t want another pair of socks. He wants the Cadillac Burger at Squid Ink!

This burger isn’t named after a car. It is a tribute to Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, the French governor who arrived in Mobile in 1713. He actually founded Detroit before he got here. His reputation with the locals back then wasn’t great, but we like to think that this burger has redeemed his popularity!

It starts with a toasted potato bun, Brie cheese, shallots, and bacon jam. Topped with shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and their signature burger sauce.

This is the first stop on our Bites, Brews, and BBQ tour this Saturday at 3:30. It is the best way to spend Father’s Day weekend in downtown Mobile!

06/15/2026

New spots alert! 🚨
Downtown Mobile’s food scene is growing, and we’ve got the inside scoop on two new spots!

From the fresh, local flavors at Follie’s Oysters and Cocktails serving local oysters and fresh catch from Fairhope Fish House to the delicious slices at Delta Pizza Company in the Insider Food Hall, there’s so much to explore.

Want to know what else is coming soon? We’ve updated our blog with all the latest openings you need to know about. Read the latest openings and new places coming soon!

https://bienvillebitesfoodtour.com/blog/new-places-to-eat-and-drink-in-mobile/

06/11/2026

How does one small city produce more Major League Baseball Hall of Famers than anywhere outside New York and Los Angeles?

Hank Aaron, Satchel Paige, Billy Williams, Willie McCovey, and Ozzie Smith were all born right here in Mobile, Alabama. This is the story of how it started, from a scout discovering Satchel Paige to three future Hall of Famers playing sandlot ball across town from each other as kids in the 1940s and 50s.

See all of them at the new Hall of Fame Walk on Mobile’s downtown waterfront, in front of the Convention Center.

Want the stories behind the city? Come walk downtown Mobile with us on a Bienville Bites food and history tour!

06/10/2026

There’s no better way to start an evening in Mobile than with a “Thyme Out” and a view like this.

Perched high above the city at Dauphin’s, this signature cocktail is a sophisticated blend of Ketel One Vodka, floral St. Germain, and a hint of pomegranate liqueur, all balanced with their house-made thyme lemonade. It’s exactly what you need to transition from the workday to the weekend.

We’re kicking off our Old Mobile Evening tour with this local favorite for the next two Thursday nights! We start with the best views in the city and only get better from there!

06/09/2026

If you’ve been with us since the beginning, you know exactly what this is. 🍕The legendary 504 Pizza from O’Daly’s is officially back on the food tour menu!

For years, this was a staple on our tours and a total fan favorite. Some of you might know its delicious iteration as the 504 POST Toast, but there is nothing quite like the original on a pizza crust!

We couldn’t launch our Bites, Brews, and BBQ tour without bringing back this hidden gem, so come see why our “OG” fans are so excited! We’re heading to O’Daly’s again this Saturday, so grab your tickets and join us!

06/05/2026

That river built this whole city.

Before New Orleans even existed, Mobile was the first capital of French Louisiana. Cooking techniques that happened here on these shores produced a variety of dishes - one of them would become what we know as gumbo. Okra from the West Indies, a roux of fat and flour, seafood straight out of the Mobile River.

Join us for a Mobile Minute where we’ll be sharing stories behind the city we love!

06/02/2026

It’s Taco Tuesday, and let us take you behind the scenes of a Mobile culinary masterpiece - the Carnitas Pork Taco from Roosters!

This isn’t just any Carnitas Pork Taco. What sets Roosters apart is their obsession with the details, starting with the tortilla. These are made by E&H Tortilla using local heirloom corn from Bayou Cora Farms in Bon Secour. You can actually taste the difference that local heritage makes!

Topped with pickled red onion, fresh cilantro, a kick of habanero sauce, and queso fresco, it’s a masterclass in balance and flavor. It’s exactly why Roosters is a staple in our downtown food scene.

Want to try it for yourself? This is one of the featured dishes on our Bites, Brews, and BBQ tour launching THIS Saturday!

05/29/2026

Four new places to eat are opening in Downtown Mobile. One of them - Follies Oysters & Cocktails, officially opens TODAY!

We’ve updated our full list of the newest places to eat and drink in Mobile. Check out our latest blog post: “New Places to Eat and Drink in Mobile” for the full breakdown of all the newest openings around town!

https://bienvillebitesfoodtour.com/blog/new-places-to-eat-and-drink-in-mobile/