In this episode, Chris Andrews, founder of Bienville Bites Food Tours in Mobile, Alabama, talks about his journey to success and the culinary history of Mobile. He shares his experiences starting the business with his wife while prioritizing their family and the challenges he faced in writing his book. Chris also discusses the popular dishes in Mobile and the restaurants he works with on his food tours.

Chris Andrews - Founder of Bienville Bites Food Tours

• Overcoming challenges as an entrepreneur

• The culinary history of Mobile, Alabama

• Popular dishes in Mobile

• Working with local restaurants on food tours

• Starting a business while balancing family responsibilities can be challenging, but surrounding yourself with an excellent team can help overcome obstacles.

• Mobile, Alabama has a rich culinary history influenced by various cultures, including French, Spanish, African, and British.

• Oysters are a classic dish in Mobile and have been part of the local diet for generations.

• Bienville Bites Food Tours works with about 20 restaurants in downtown Mobile, offering visitors a diverse range of culinary experiences.

• Chris Andrews’ book, “A Culinary History of Mobile,” explores the city’s food history and features stories tied to local restaurants.

• “Overnight success means literally overnight where you don’t sleep. A lot of nights.” - Chris Andrews

• “Mobile is right up there with some of these old Southern towns when it comes to their food scene.” - Chris Andrews

• Bienville Bites Food Tours

• Mobile, Alabama

• Wintzell’s Oyster House

• A&M Peanut Shop

• Squid Ink

• Dauphins

• Savannah, Georgia

• New Orleans, Louisiana

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Mobile Bay

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