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The Bright Star (Seafood): 304 19th Street North, Bessemer, AL (approximately 20 miles west of downtown Birmingham); (205) 426-1861 or www.thebrightstar.com. The specialty of this local landmark is Snapper Broiled Greek Style. Order the Texas Special, and you get the snapper plus Lobster and Crabmeat Au Gratin and Tenderloin of Beef along with potato and Greek salad. Lunch, dinner.

Lakeview Oyster House (Seafood): 731 29th Street South, Birmingham, AL (205) 252-5888 or www.birminghammenus.com/lakeviewoysterhouse. The menu reflects Creole, Southern, and Southwestern flavors. Try the Grilled Destin Red Grouper as well as the stewed collard greens and jalapeno-cheddar grits. The fried oysters or oysters on the half shell are delicious as well. Lunch, dinner (closed Sunday).

La Paz Restaurante & Cantina (Upscale Mexican), 99 Euclid Ave. (205) 879-2225 or www.lapaz.com. Located at the Crestline Center in Mountain Brook, La Paz offers an elegant version of Mexican cuisine in a casual atmosphere. The decor is that of an upscale Mexican cantina featuring pastel colored stucco walls, which are decorated with Mexican folk art. The menu features many traditional Mexican dishes prepared in fresh and creative ways. The service is excellent, and there is an extensive wine and tequila list. Everything is good and it’s a great place to take the kids! Lunch, dinner.

Big Bob Gibson’s Bar-B-Q (Barbecue) 1715 Sixth Avenue SE., Decatur, AL (256) 350-6969; and 2520 Danville Road SW., Decatur, AL (256) 350-0404 or www.bigbobgibsonbbq.com. This family-run business serves fall-off-the-bone pit barbecue with Bob's trademark tangy white sauce. My absolute favorite meal is the bar-b-q chicken potato with white sauce and a slice of chocolate pie! Lunch, dinner.

Mossy Grove Schoolhouse Restaurant (Traditional Southern) 1841 State 87 South, Troy, AL (334) 566-4921. Country cooking in a former schoolhouse built in the 1850s. A platter of great Northern beans, red pepper relish, and homemade hush puppies accompanies each meal. The place is known for its fried seafood. I love the West Indies salad too! Dinner (closed Sunday-Monday).

Dreamland BBQ (Barbecue) 5535 15th Avenue East Tuscaloosa, AL (205) 758-8135 or www.dreamlandbbq.com. The original (other locations in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, and Montgomery, Alabama; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and Roswell, Georgia) is small, with a few tables and booths and a potbellied stove. You will love the big, meaty spare ribs with a red sauce that leaves a gentle burn. Slices of white bread that come on top are perfect for soaking up the sauce. The sauce is so yummy! Lunch, dinner.

Niki's West Steak and Seafood Restaurant (Traditional Southern) 233 Finley Avenue West, Birmingham, AL (205) 252-5751. More than 30 fresh veggies and salads, plus a dozen meats. This is a buffet-lovers’ delight. All your southern favorites are there! But get there early because the lines are always long!! Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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