Did you know that March 1 is National Dadgum That’s Good Day? It’s an unofficial holiday that should make nearly everyone cheer, inspired by a cookbook series by John McLemore.

For the record, we’re not talking about John B. McLemore, the clock restorer and maze maker from Alabama who famously starred in the “S-Town” podcast. The cookbook author is from Georgia and the founder of a company that makes grills, smokers, fryers, pizza ovens and other cooking products.

But we digress. The most important point here — the thing that makes us want to toss confetti — is that National Dadgum That’s Good Day is meant to celebrate great cooking, especially great Southern cooking. People in Birmingham certainly can get behind that.

Also, we’re happy to use any excuse to point to food items that are beloved in the Magic City. Here are five enduring favorites.

BARBECUE

As far as we’re concerned, barbecue is the state food of Alabama. People love to eat it, talk about it, tout their favorite barbecue joints and argue about the best meats, sauces and seasonings. Pulled pork or ribs? Mild or spicy? Grilled or smoked? And how about those tasty side dishes? Birmingham has a bounty of barbecue restaurants, many of them top-notch.

Birmingham bucket list: Carlile’s Barbecue, Demetri’s BBQ, Dreamland Bar-B-Que, Full Moon Bar-B-Q, Golden Rule Bar-B-Q, Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q , Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ, Saw’s BBQ and its offshoots.

Try this: Pork N’ Greens at Saw’s Soul Kitchen, 215 41st St. South in Avondale. This dish might be unconventional, but it’s a hefty mound of deliciousness. The blueprint is greens over grits, topped with pulled pork, red sauce and onion rings, $13.50.

READ MORE: The story behind one of the most Alabama dishes ever

BURGERS

Savory, sloppy, filling. And for some of us, sublime. There’s something highly satisfying about scarfing down a big ol’ burger, whether it’s served plain and simple or adorned with a heap of toppings. This picnic staple is served year-round — hurray! — and both carnivores and vegans can find tummy-filling burgers in Birmingham.

Birmingham bucket list: Chez Fonfon, Five, Jack Brown’s Burger & Beer Joint, Otey’s Tavern, Sammy’s Sandwich Shop, Slutty Vegan, Shake Shack, Yo Mama’s.

Try this: Hamburger Fonfon at Chez Fonfon, 2007 11th Ave. South in Five Points South. Universally regarded as the best burger in Birmingham — topped by Comte cheese, grilled red onion and pickles — with impeccable fries on the side, $18.

READ MORE: Here’s to Alabama’s most celebrated burger

PIZZA

The recipe sounds so easy: dough and toppings. But there’s an art to making a fabulous pizza, and several restaurants have mastered it in Birmingham. We love the creativity of local pizza makers, who know exactly how to balance ingredients and flavors. Many pizzerias also offer the option of building your own pie, which makes picky eaters cheer.

Birmingham bucket list: Davenport’s Pizza Palace, De Vinci’s Pizza, Pizzeria GM, Post Office Pies, Slice Pizza & Brew, Slim’s Pizzeria, Tortugas Homemade Pizza, Trattoria ZaZa.

Try this: Margherita pizza at Post Office Pies, 209 41st St South in Avondale. (There’s also a location in Mountain Brook.) Fresh ingredients and a delicate balance of flavors make this a must-have dish. It’s made with pomodoro sauce, roasted cherry tomatoes, basil, mozzarella and parmesan cheese; $15 for 9-inch pie, $20 for 12-inch pie.

READ MORE: Alabama’s Best Pizza: 5 things to know about Post Office Pies

BISCUITS

Granted, your mom (or grandma) makes the absolute best biscuits in the world. We hope you’ll agree that crave-worthy biscuits can be whipped up outside of a family kitchen. And know where you can find ‘em? In Birmingham.

Birmingham bucket list: Alabama Biscuit Co., Another Broken Egg, Big Bad Breakfast, Biscuit Love, Edgar’s Bakery, Fife’s Restaurant, Flying Biscuit Cafe, Helen.

Try this: Warm Angel Biscuits at Helen, 2013 Second Ave. North. They’re a standout starter at the restaurant founded by chef Rob McDaniel — light, airy and luscious. The biscuits are served four to an order, with whipped cane syrup butter and sea salt, $10.

READ MORE: The story behind these angelic Alabama biscuits

MEAT-AND-THREE

Take a tray; fill it up. No need to tell Birmingham people how to operate at a meat-and-three, a hearty Southern tradition that allows diners to choose from a seasonal selection of meats, vegetables and other fixin’s. Most restaurants offer the food cafeteria style, with a rotating menu that includes breads (including cornbread) and desserts. Lemon pie, anyone?

Birmingham bucket list: Ashley Mac’s Kitchen, The Bright Star, Eagle’s Restaurant, Irondale Cafe, Johnny’s Restaurant, Lloyd’s Restaurant, Niki’s West Steak & Seafood Restaurant, Ted’s Restaurant.

Try this: Goodness, how to choose? We can recommend just about everything on the cafeteria line at Niki’s West, 233 Finley Ave. West in Birmingham. The popular restaurant serves seven or eight main dishes daily — including fried pork chops, Greek chicken and lemon pepper catfish — plus more than 20 sides, including fried okra, collard greens and macaroni and cheese. (Mac and cheese is considered a vegetable here, and we heartily approve.) Prices vary depending on what, and how much, you order. But a meal here isn’t likely to break the bank.

READ MORE: Niki’s West: The story behind a classic Alabama restaurant