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1856 Culinary Residence serves contemporary French cooking at 205 S. College St. in Auburn, Alabama. The restaurant received a Michelin Recommended distinction in 2026, and its wine list earned a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2023.
The restaurant is listed as farm to table, so its kitchen puts local sourcing at the center of the menu. Lunch and dinner are both served, which lets the same kitchen work across two services.
The Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, awarded in 2023, is the clearest measure of the cellar's standing. The list is tagged as interesting, and it pairs naturally with a French-leaning menu.
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