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A LOOK INSIDE

On May’s Tastings, featuring The Insider food hall

This sounds amazing! No way to decide what to eat, so I’d have to sit there for six to eight hours and drink and eat at all the places. - Kyle Walding

Love this concept! - Loree Barnett Gump

That’s a mean chicken sandwich right there! Can’t wait to try one. - Cory Mattas

Just tell me when! - Mandy Vines Gatlin

Looking forward to that. Just down the street from where I live. - David Thornton

Excited about the growth in Mobile. We’ve come a long way! - Gerri Mach Hallmark

Very excited for this opening! - John Baker

MATT LEMOND AT THE INSIDER FOOD HALL / PHOTO BY ELIZABETH GELINEAU

A LITTLE BIT OF DRAMA

On May’s Legends, “Mobile’s Knights of Old: Harry Maury and the Baron,” on duels and love affairs in 19th-century Mobile that made news across the nation

This is perhaps one of Mobile’s greatest dramas. - Matt Green FROM THE GARDEN

On May’s Bay Tables, “Backyard Tomatoes,” exploring the impact of Baldwin County gardener John Kitch

John Kitch was an original founder of the Mobile Bay Kayak Fishing Association a few decades back. Back then, most of us had no idea part of his legacy would be outstanding tomatoes. Great for redfish court bouillon! RIP John. - David A. Bagwell

Can’t wait to try the cheesy tomato tart with this year’s bumper crop. - Lawren Largue

BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES

On May’s Gardening story, “The Butterfly Garden Made Easy,” and how to attract the elusive creatures to your own backyard

On my way to buy milkweed! Check out these plants for some friendly visitors to your garden this season. - Tracy Womack HISTORY OF A DOWNTOWN LANDMARK

On May’s Ask McGehee about the history of the Battle House Hotel’s design

Such a wonderful hotel in downtown Mobile. Love staying there! - Myra Dewitt

HAVING A COW

On May’s History article, “The Odd History of Cattle Dipping,” an overview of the ancient, long-forgotten practice

I read David Bagwell’s piece on cattle dipping with great interest. Family lore has it that my great-grandfather, Albert M. Thompson, oversaw the dipping program at that time in Baldwin County. The story had been told for years about Albert being called when a vat was dynamited. He died suddenly from a heart attack in 1922. Thank you very much for the great work you and your staff do. The magazine is such an asset to our area.

- Al Thompson

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