Go ahead and roll your eyes. You’re thinking “best of” and “2020” do not belong in the same headline. Despite a global pandemic, record hurricanes, economic collapse, fires, floods, civil unrest and even murder hornets, good things still happened in spite of – or even in response to – the calamities. So, as 2020 draws to an end, let’s look back on the “Good News from Home” stories readers clicked on the most on Alabama NewsCenter. The editor’s choice is a story that didn’t get the most clicks but we feel like is worth noticing.

The restaurant industry has struggled during the pandemic. By shifting from indoor dining to carryout, curbside service and special take-home menus, many found ways to survive. That included ways to keep serving signature dishes. Here are the 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama stories you responded to the most in 2020.

Sea-n-Suds Fried Shrimp one of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama

Fried Shrimp at Sea-n-Suds among 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

Catfish and Cole Slaw at Ezell’s among 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama

Ezell’s Fish Camp Catfish and Cole Slaw on 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama list from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

Cutts Chili Dog makes the 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama list

Cutts Restaurant’s Chili Dog one of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

Tomato Pie at the Wildflower Café is one of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama

Wildflower Cafe’s Tomato Pie is one of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

Dew Drop Inn Hot Dog one of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama

Dew Drop Inn Hot Dog one of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.

Editor’s choice: Lambert’s Throwed Rolls land on the list of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama

Lambert’s Cafe Throwed Rolls one of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.