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John Mark's Journal

February 16, 2023– First Chemotherapy Treatment Woke up early this morning after enjoying a bottle of wine with Merideth last night. Probably to ease our nerves for what was to come. Upon arriving at the Spencer Cancer Center, my suspicions were confirmed that Merideth had arranged another surprise for me. (She is always doing that!) There were thirty something people awaiting our arrival to…

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Brunswick Stew

Y'all have asked for it! Here is momma's Brunswick Stew recipe!

This recipe is my favorite Brunswick Stew ever! It is my momma’s Brunswick Stew recipe. Hands down one of her best dishes. She adapted this recipe from a recipe she got from a BBQ restaurant in Valdosta, Georgia, called Road House BBQ, when she was living there in 1973. My version is slightly different, and yours can be too! This stew is perfect for feeding a group and stocking up in the freezer.…

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Charleston

NEW BLOG POST!!!!! We love Charleston, South Carolina! It is a destination for food lovers and memory makers! If you have not visited this Southern city put it on your list! #thediningwinos #charlestonsc #roadtrip #travel #precovid

Charleston is one of our favorite Southern cities. John Mark and I first traveled there in September of 2014. We typically travel in September because summer tourism has slowed down and we find places to be less crowded, and also it is John Mark’s birthday month. When we arrived in town for the first time we immediately went to The Battery, an iconic and scenic park down by the water near…

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The Dining Winos Wine Club

The Dining Winos Wine Club has made its debut!

Who would have thought at the start of the year we would all be (for the most part) homebound for months? That we would be put under Stay At Home orders by the Governor of Alabama. That our loved ones and friends would be fighting for their lives against this horrible disease that has taken the world over. That our entire way of doing things would forever change.

We have been fortunate to…

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Eating Alabama Podcast We were fortunate enough to sit down and talk with the good folks of Eating Alabama…

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Support Local, Support Small

During these unprecedented times, it is more important than ever to support small, local businesses. Below is a list of some of our favorite places in the Auburn and Opelika that are offering take-out operations during this time.

The Dining Winos are also NOW offering customized case orders of wine and craft beer. Use our Contact Us page to submit an order request.

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Kentucky Bourbon Trail-Part II

Kentucky Bourbon Trail-Part II - The ending of our journey through Kentucky's Bourbon Trail.

Down a long, winding, country road beyond Woodford Reserve, there is a little shack on the left-hand side of the road. It is hard to miss with the “Kick-Ass Kentucky” mural on the exterior wall, and it’s one of the few sites along this wooded road that follows Glenn’s Creek down to Castle and Key Distillery. Housed inside this cabin-looking structure is The Staverestaurant. A delightful staff…

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The Kentucky Bourbon Trail- Part I

“The Kentucky Bourbon Trail- Part I” The start of a trip of a lifetime, celebrating John Mark’s 40th birthday, while road tripping through Kentucky!

For John Mark’s 40th birthday we said for years that the Kentucky Bourbon Trail would be our destination. His favorite cocktail has always been Marker’s Mark on the rocks; usually a large, single rock, or neat. The first birthday cake I ever got him eight years ago was a Maker’s Mark cake made by the original Sweet Malisa in Opelika, Alabama. He’s an ambassador with the brand and has always had…

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It's Nice to See you Birmingham

Read about our weekend getaway to Birmingham, Alabama and hear all about the new restaurants we checked out!

A few months back we had an amazing weekend getaway in Birmingham, Alabama. Easily lured by some longtime friends to attend a Martin Sexton concert on Saturday evening, we decided to head up on Friday night and make a weekend out of it.

During the day on Friday, I got a notification that one of our friends was attending a show at Iron City in Birminghamand it was a new band that I’ve recently…

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Last meal of the trip! Fried Green Tomato Benedict @greatsoutherncafe with a 🦀 crab cake up in there! 🙌🏼🥰😜 I don’t want to leave #seasideflorida #ever #alabamablogger #eggsbenedict #theydidntmindmakingmyeggsovermedium #takethathusknashville #thediningwinos #thisishowweroll #celebratingbabymommas💙 (at Seaside, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzGazD_HOFL/?igshid=m030lpxuzkw9

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Vincent Scully #architecture #architect #extraordinary #seasideflorida #mymuralobsession #beachlifeislife (at Seaside, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzEP23HH7OR/?igshid=6ejvd94hrq2j

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No daydream needed today! 💛😎🌶 #seasideflorida #thatsmelookingslim #withmybuttcheeksout #buttcheekseverywhere #wineonthebeach #cabanaboys @cabana.man #pinacoladas #sunshiningonustoday #lindseysgotababyontheway 💙🥰 (at Seaside, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzD0gTRHBfH/?igshid=kyqboyi5t5o3

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Poutine perfection 🙌🏼🖤💥 @zazuopelika #poutine #poutinewithpurpose #poutineperfect #opelikaalabama #myopelika #auburnopelika @chef_graham (at Zazu Gastropub) https://www.instagram.com/p/By8z5qnn85t/?igshid=1fi83mhv42c43

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A little slice of heaven right here 🍕🖤🙌🏼 #bacon #basil and #feta on top of my slice! #perfectcombo #thisdoesntsuck #alabamablogger #maconga #inglesidepizza #eating #eatdrinkrepeat #roadtrip #allmanbrothers and #pizza #thisisthelife (at Ingleside Village Pizza) https://www.instagram.com/p/By6YkDzHGUE/?igshid=bltslcmt9apj

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South American Wine Dinner @theauburndepot was fantastic tonight! 🖤💥 The pairings were all on point! 🥂🍷🍾@maalwines @catenawines @ernestocatena @brazoswine @iwinebeer #thediningwinos #eatdrinkrepeat #southamerican #food #wine #winelovers🍷 #winenight #auburnal #auburnopelika #winedinner #malbec #chardonnay #sauvignonblanc #giveittome #allthefeels #donthate #appreciate (at The Depot) https://www.instagram.com/p/By3-l_lnBDt/?igshid=1oa6856wzyqd7

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The one. The only. @hunterspub 🖤🙌🏼 #veggiesandwine #dryagedbeef #legendary #hamiltonga #hoeingaround #birthdayoutfit #veggiestyle #callawaygardens #georgiaonmymind (at Hunter's Pub and Steakhouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByrGiHTHVHQ/?igshid=tbb1zxp2qfec

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El Angel del Vino 🤣🖤🍷 #elangeldelvino #maconga #partnerinwine @poppavino 👼 (at Macon, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByfuBmRHJ28/?igshid=108qi80ap7rdt