When The Noble South opened its doors in downtown Mobile in May of 2014, chef Chris Rainosek wasn’t chasing awards or accolades. He was chasing relationships with trusted farmers, quality ingredients, and an honest expression of Gulf Coast flavors.
Nearly a decade later, that commitment would earn the restaurant a Michelin Bib Gourmand, making it the only restaurant in South Alabama to receive a Michelin honor—and catching Rainosek completely by surprise.
“We were blissfully ignorant, probably,” Rainosek said with a laugh. “It wasn’t on our radar at all.”…