Martie Duncan

Martie Duncan is one of Alabama’s favorite celebrity chefs, first gaining widespread acclaim after becoming a finalist on season 8 of Food Network Star in 2012. Since then, she has traveled the state numerous times eating at a multitude of restaurants, meeting other chefs, and collecting cherished recipes. Martie’s books focus on her home state and feature favorite people, places, and foods. In her latest book, The Alabama 100, Martie showcases many of the state’s best restaurants and recipes, giving tips for travelers and encouraging them to make weekend road trips to hidden gems all across Alabama. Whether you enjoy fine dining or little-known hole-in-the-wall joints, forward-thinking fusion or your mama’s southern cooking, Martie will point you in the right direction.