WHERE TO EAT IN THE SHOALS

The Shoals area is known for music, Helen Keller, the Rosenbaum house, and Southern hospitality. 

From breakfast to dinner, check out these seven unique local restaurants that you're going to want to dig into.

Big Bad Breakfast is located in the heart of downtown historic Florence. 

BIG BAD BREAKFAST

The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch, with the entire menu available as long as it is open.   They make everything they can from scratch - the biscuits, jellies, bacon, sausage, etc.

They have their own Big Bad Breakfast blend of coffee via Royal Cup and their own smoked meats from the Fatback Pig Project in Eva, Alabama.

Stepping into Wildwood Tavern is like taking a step into a modern-day saloon, Florence style. 

WILDWOOD TAVERN

Their motto is "Keep Florence Funky."  Once inside, be sure to take notice of the artwork where faces have been transformed into hot dogs.

From the Korean BBQ Dog made with bulgogi Korean bbq sauce and house-made kimchi to the French Dip Dog with toasted mozzarella cheese with basil seasoning and a side of house au just, it's doubtful that you will find the likes of such anywhere else.

The inside of the restaurant is modern and upscale, but not pretentious.  

YUMM THAI SUSHI AND BEYOND

The sushi menu is pretty extensive with items such as California rolls, dragon rolls, bubba gump, and white monkey rolls.

For those seeking something light to eat, Yumm serves soups (Thai Chicken Coconut, Lemongrass Shrimp, and Wonton) as well as a side salad.  Cocktails are also available.

A landmark institution in downtown Florence, Trowbridge's has been in operation for 100 years.  

TROWBRIDGE'S

Paul Trowbridge opened the Trowbridge Creamery in 1918 and developed the recipe for orange pineapple ice cream.

Later, menu additions included hot dogs and homemade chili.  Trowbridges is still a family operation serving ice cream and sandwiches.

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