Port City Plate Podcast
Discover the food, history, and people of Mobile, Alabama, with the Port City Plate Podcast, presented by Bienville Bites Food Tour! Join host Chris Andrews as he takes you on a delicious journey through one of America’s oldest cities. Chris has hosted thousands of people from all around the world on food tours in Downtown Mobile. Meet the chefs, restaurateurs, historians, and locals that he has met along the way.
Mobile's melting pot of history and culture makes its food scene is one of the most unique in the United States. Discover the iconic restaurants of Mobile, hidden gems, and stories that define Mobile's food scene.
Whether you’re a local looking for the best new place to eat, a visitor looking for the iconic dishes of Mobile, or just looking for an entertaining listen, tune in to the Port City Plate Podcast. Get ready to be connected to the city of Mobile, Alabama, where every dish tells a story.
Port City Plate Podcast
Baking a Difference: The Bagel Boy Story with Alex Warner
In this engaging episode of the Port City Plate Podcast, we dive into the world of bagels with Alex Wagner, the brain behind Foley's popular Bagel Boy. Alex opens up about his inspiration for starting a bagel shop in South Alabama, an area traditionally not known for bagels. He discusses the uniqueness of Bagel Boy in a region dominated by bakeries and the absence of specialized bagel shops.
Alex takes us through the meticulous bagel-making process, revealing what goes into creating the most popular bagels and toppings at Bagel Boy. He surprises listeners with the most unexpected bestseller on the menu and shares the significant influence of his family in the early days of his business. The conversation then shifts to the operational side, where Alex explains how they maintain efficiency and quality in their drive-thru service, even on their busiest days.
Delving into the daily workings of Bagel Boy, Alex describes the pre-dawn preparation and the team's dedication. He elaborates on their unique sandwiches featuring local favorites like Conecuh Sausage and Wright’s Hickory Smoked Bacon. The role of social media in marketing and the future plans for Bagel Boy, including its contribution to Foley's culinary landscape and growth strategies for the next five years, (which does include Mobile!) are also highlighted in this insightful conversation.
Local Restaurants Mentioned in this Episode:
Serda’s Coffee
Knucklebones Coffee
Noble South
Slurp Society
The Cheese Cottage
Dragonfly
The Hope Farm
The Flying Harpoon
Velvet Pig
Ice Box Bar
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