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Alyson Sheppard is a food writer and hangover specialist based in the South.

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Auburn Chef First in State to Join Sustainable Seafood Program (EdibleLowerAlabama.com)
Sep 22

Sep 22 Auburn Chef First in State to Join Sustainable Seafood Program (EdibleLowerAlabama.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Edible Lower Alabama

Auburn leads the state in fisheries research, and now, in restaurants dedicated to sustainable fishing practices.

Shoals Sound & Service Brings Comfort Back to Cocktails (DallasObserver.com)
Sep 18

Sep 18 Shoals Sound & Service Brings Comfort Back to Cocktails (DallasObserver.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Dallas Observer

It really feels like a house party, as if the bartenders are at home, reaching into a private, well-stocked bar cabinet to serve you and their friends drinks. 

2017 Best New Bar: Hide (DallasObserver.com)
Sep 13

Sep 13 2017 Best New Bar: Hide (DallasObserver.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Dallas Observer

This impressive cocktail bar has massive windows and bubbly drinks that enliven and light up the whole neighborhood. 

2017 Best Restaurant Cocktails: Americano (DallasObserver.com)
Sep 8

Sep 8 2017 Best Restaurant Cocktails: Americano (DallasObserver.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Dallas Observer

At Americano, you might not even bother leaving between meals.

2017 Best Bar Food: Armoury D.E. (DallasObserver.com)
Sep 4

Sep 4 2017 Best Bar Food: Armoury D.E. (DallasObserver.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Dallas Observer

Never did we think Hungarian goulash would become our favorite Dallas bar food, but here we are. 

Bowen House Has the Subtlety of a New Orleans-Themed Escape Room (DallasObserver.com)
Aug 31

Aug 31 Bowen House Has the Subtlety of a New Orleans-Themed Escape Room (DallasObserver.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Dallas Observer

Even if you’ve never been to a séance before, you know how they work in the movies. And just like an overly produced séance, Bowen House has the visuals, but not the soul.

Lucy Buffett on Gumbo, Gulf Shores and Living a Creative Life (EdibleLowerAlabama.com)
Aug 28

Aug 28 Lucy Buffett on Gumbo, Gulf Shores and Living a Creative Life (EdibleLowerAlabama.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Edible Lower Alabama

Edible Lower Alabama sat down with Buffett on the LuLu’s patio in Gulf Shores and talked about what makes Gulf Coast cuisine special, what gumbo and Indian curry have in common, and the surprising way she wants to spend her fall.

The Best Little Hotel Restaurants in Texas (RobbReport.com)
Aug 23

Aug 23 The Best Little Hotel Restaurants in Texas (RobbReport.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Robb Report

The Texas Revolution of hotel dining is upon us. 

Sassetta Is a Palate Cleanser in the Saturated Craft Cocktail Market (DallasObserver.com)
Aug 17

Aug 17 Sassetta Is a Palate Cleanser in the Saturated Craft Cocktail Market (DallasObserver.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Dallas Observer

Many of us have become desensitized to craft cocktails. Instead of abandoning the category altogether, we can seek out bars with palate-cleansing drinks: well made, no-nonsense classics that remind you why you loved cocktails to begin with. 

The Unique Flavors of the Valley of the Sun (Vice.com)
Aug 11

Aug 11 The Unique Flavors of the Valley of the Sun (Vice.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Vice

Phoenix may be situated in the middle of the Sonoran Desert, but culture in this town is far from barren.

Settle Up: ILL Minster Pub, the Dark Bar Hidden Beneath Trendy Uptown Apartments (DallasObserver.com)
Aug 3

Aug 3 Settle Up: ILL Minster Pub, the Dark Bar Hidden Beneath Trendy Uptown Apartments (DallasObserver.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Dallas Observer

ILL exists in the science fiction future, where every high-rise contains all of your necessary amenities — brewskies, slices of pepperoni and potential dates — so you never have to exit the building.

Targeted by Identity Thieves? Here Are 8 Red Flags to Look Out For (MentalFloss.com)
Jul 31

Jul 31 Targeted by Identity Thieves? Here Are 8 Red Flags to Look Out For (MentalFloss.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Mental Floss

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the U.S. Luckily, there are steps you can take to head off some of this fraudulent activity.

7 Internet Scams Even the Smartest People Fall For (MentalFloss.com)
Jul 26

Jul 26 7 Internet Scams Even the Smartest People Fall For (MentalFloss.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Mental Floss

Not so long ago, you were considered a savvy internet user if you ignored unsolicited emails from princes in faraway lands. Now the distinction between what’s a scam and what’s a legitimate online business is not so cut and dry. 

IdleRye Is a Triumph In the Deep Ellum Bar Wars (DallasObserver.com)
Jul 19

Jul 19 IdleRye Is a Triumph In the Deep Ellum Bar Wars (DallasObserver.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Dallas Observer

In the current bar landscape of Deep Ellum — where Uptown-like bars are invading with lame concepts, bad drinks and boring crowds — this strip of Elm Street is proving itself to be a legit, blossoming cocktail destination.

Classes at Bar Institute Dallas Announced (BarInstitute.com)
Jul 14

Jul 14 Classes at Bar Institute Dallas Announced (BarInstitute.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Personal Interviews

Bar Institute, the premier program for peer to peer education built by and for the bar community, will host classes in Dallas focused on the business of the bar. Writer Alyson Sheppard will lead the seminar "How to Get the Media to Pay Attention to Your Bar."

How To Hack Your Backyard Smoker Like a Texas Pitmaster (Esquire.com)
Jun 30

Jun 30 How To Hack Your Backyard Smoker Like a Texas Pitmaster (Esquire.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Esquire

Aaron Franklin wasn't always the most recognizable face in Texas barbecue. The pitmaster and owner of Austin's Franklin Barbecue got his start on a backyard cooker just like yours.

Settle Up: Grayson Social May Turn You Into A Hermit (DallasObserver.com)
Jun 28

Jun 28 Settle Up: Grayson Social May Turn You Into A Hermit (DallasObserver.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Dallas Observer

If you are not a subscriber to the Goop newsletter, you may get lost at Grayson Social. 

Welcome to Edible Lower Alabama (EdibleLowerAlabama.com)
Jun 21

Jun 21 Welcome to Edible Lower Alabama (EdibleLowerAlabama.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Edible Lower Alabama, Personal Interviews

Alyson Sheppard has been named publisher and editor in chief of the soon-to-launch Edible Lower Alabama, where she will cover food and drink from Montgomery to Mobile.

Finalist: Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer
Jun 16

Jun 16 Finalist: Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer

Alyson Sheppard
Awards, Personal Interviews

Tales of the Cocktail has named Alyson Sheppard a finalist for its Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer Spirited Award. The winner will be announced in July.

Rosé Margaritas Are the Official Drink of Summer 2017 (DallasObserver.com)
Jun 14

Jun 14 Rosé Margaritas Are the Official Drink of Summer 2017 (DallasObserver.com)

Alyson Sheppard
Dallas Observer

The drinking experience is familiar yet fresh.

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