FLORENCE-Florence/Lauderdale Tourism and the Alabama Tourism Department are bringing an art exhibit to town that is so beautiful you can almost taste it. The mouthwatering Art of Alabama Food exhibit is coming to the new Court Street Market in downtown Florence August 15 through September 6, 2014.
Featuring 36 professional food photographs from the “100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die” brochure and 
as part of the Alabama Tourism Department’s “Alabama Food” campaign, the exhibit celebrates chefs and restaurants that represent the state’s trademark twist on Southern cuisine. The exhibit has already been displayed and received critical acclaim in New York City, New Orleans, Atlanta, Birmingham and Gulf Shores in the past year.
Debbie Wilson-Director
“This exhibit and the new venue at Court Street Market are a perfect match,” said Debbie Wilson, Director of Florence/Lauderdale Tourism. “We couldn’t be more proud to showcase Alabama food with this wonderful exhibit.”
“With a large pool of culinary talent and innovative restaurants, it’s an exciting time for Alabama food,” Lee Sentell, Director of the Alabama Tourism Department said. “This one-of-a-kind exhibit features images of signature dishes from restaurants across the state. It’s a great representation of Alabama’s food culture.” One of the dishes featured is the orange-pineapple ice cream at Trowbridge’s.
The exhibit, which is free to the public, will be open Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m; Thursday throughSaturday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; and on Sundays from 2-5 p.m. 
A VIP “Sneak Peek” reception will be held on Thursday, August 14 from 6-9 p.m. to benefit the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Hors d’oeuvres will be prepared by Shoals area chefs. Tickets for the reception are $75 per person. RSVP to 256-740-4141.
Volunteers will be needed to work at the Market during the entire exhibit. Contact Christina Dorough, Events Coordinator at Florence Main Street, at 256-760-9648.
MEDIA RELEASE/Florence/Lauderdale Tourism/Georgia Carter Turner, Communications Manager
