THE DISH

Bite of the Bay

MB’s contributing food fanatics share their go-to local dishes.

BENNETT HOOKS, M.D., Gastroenterologist, Diagnostic & Medical Clinic BRISKET BOARD AT RED OR WHITE “Each night when they close Red or White, a special gift is placed in the brick oven. That gift would be brisket topped with caramelized onions. The brisket has a great bark on it, and under this, a thin layer of fat melts into and flavors the meat. Cut or tear a piece of the brisket and onion, put a dollop of the homemade tomato salsa with a little soft Cambozola blue cheese. Now place this on top of a toasted baguette slice, and you have a stacked slice of awesome.”

RED OR WHITE • 1104 DAUPHIN ST. 478-9494 • REDORWHITEWINE.COM

DR. LAKESHA BRACKINS, Deputy Superintendent of Academics, Mobile County Public Schools APPLE PIE AT BIG TIME DINER “Since I’m from a small town near Dothan, I love to get a taste of the country at Big Time Diner. Leon’s homemade apple pie and the burger are two of my favorites. The blue-plate specials taste like home, too. While the restaurant’s interior has a fun ‘50s vibe, the staff does a great job with take-out orders. Perfect for a country dinner, enjoyed in the middle of the city!”

BIG TIME DINER • 4936 COTTAGE HILL ROAD 666-2141 • FACEBOOK: BIG TIME DINER

JESSICA DEESE, Coordinator, Wed With Style SUNSET SALAD AT SUNSET POINTE “It’s the perfect time of year to eat al fresco, and there is no better spot than Sunset Pointe. While their menu is filled with many delicious options, I keep coming back to the signature salad. Fresh produce topped with feta, bacon, and sweet and spicy pecans, paired with a cocktail, is the perfect way to say ‘cheers’ to summer!”

SUNSET POINTE • FLY CREEK MARINA 831 N SECTION ST. • 990-7766 SUNSETPOINTEFAIRHOPE.COM

TODD GREER, Executive Director of Innovation Portal BURGER AT BISTRO ST. EMANUEL “With out-of-town guests staying at Fort Conde Village, I had a chance to experience Bistro St. Emanuel’s burger Emanuel and was not disappointed. Any food description that includes brie, Conecuh bacon and caramelized onion has to be experienced. My medium-rare burger was perfect, and the incredible combination of flavors had me filled and thrilled.”

BISTRO ST. EMANUEL • 53 MONROE ST. 405-5040 • FORTCONDEINN.COM