Inspired by the Screen Actors Guild, who just really filled that gap between the Golden Globes and Oscars by creating another much-needed award show for the same group of people, I've decided to hand out my own award of sorts. So, here it is: the 2006 Most Craveable Foods. So far there are only 4 categories: beverages, appetizers, meals, and desserts. Maybe I'll get more creative in 2007. Nominations will only go to specific beverages, appetizers, meals, and desserts at restaurants.
Since I am limited in my knowledge of restaurants outside the Oxford, Tuscaloosa, and Birmingham areas, feel free to submit nominations of your own. Keep in mind: these are foods you crave the most, not foods you like the most. What do you just have to have?
In the mean time, here are the leaders:
Beverages
The Bellini, Burgundy Room (Oxford)
Margaritas, Sol y Luna (Birmingham)
Pineapple Infusion, Catch 22 (Tuscaloosa)
Caramel Frappuccino, Starbuck's
Appetizers
Super Crunch Roll, Surin West (Birmingham)
World Famous Chile Con Queso, La Paz (Birmingham)
Red Bean Rolls, Ajax (Oxford)
Meals
Cheeseburger, Mugshots (Tuscaloosa)
Thai Noodle, Surin West (Birmingham)
Brocolli Rice Casserole, Phil's (Tuscaloosa)
Desserts
Bread Pudding, The Cypress Inn (Tuscaloosa)
Glazed Doughnut, Krispy Kreme (Anywhere they're Hot Now!)
Oh, and I'll have to give an Honorable Mention to the Chevron in Oxford for their late-night menu.
Update: I have been remiss in leaving out Bottletree Bakery (Oxford). They excel in all things breakfast and all things sweet. They've even earned acclaim from Oprah, who featured their apple pie on her show three years ago. But I'd personally have to recommend their blueberry muffins!
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