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Children perform a dance while the crowd watches at the Greek Festival in 2016.
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Photo courtesy of Caleb Chancey Photography.
Birmingham's newest Parisian wine bar, Bar La Fête opened Sept. 2.
Located within the new Mercantile on Morris development and next door to sister restaurant Bandit Pâtisserie (which opened several weeks prior), the wine bar is reminiscent of the street cafés in Paris.
Bar La Fête will feature an extensive wine list, small plates and hand-crafted desserts.
Led by Chef Victor King, the menu features a la carte French-inspired small plates, classic French pastries and desserts from Chef Kristen Hall, along with a selection of natural wines, local craft beers and a small selection of high-end spirits.
The restaurant will be open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday from 4 to 10 p.m. Limited tables are available for walk-in seating on a first come, first served basis. For the dining room and chef’s counter, reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy.
A lounge area is available for private events, offering a flexible space for both seated (24 guests) and standing (40 guests) gatherings.
For more information, visit lafetebham.com.
Greek Festival returns for 49th year
One of Birmingham’s oldest cultural events is back for year 49. The Greek Festival will offer a variety of Greek food and culture.
The event will take place Oct. 13-15 from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. each day at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral, located at 307 19th St. S.
Greek cuisine will be prepared and served by the parishioners of the community during the weekend. All entrees and desserts are homemade and feature the freshest and finest ingredients available.
Menu offerings include souvlakia pastichio, Greek chicken, spanakopita, dolmathes, veggie plates, Greek salad, gyros and homemade pastries such as baklava, kourambiethes, melomakarona, koulourakia and more.
The open-air festival will feature outside tented seating for diners who want to eat onsite, and drive-through and takeout options for those who want their food to-go.
In addition to the authentic food, guests can enjoy Greek music and dancing, or shop at the Greek MarketPlace, which will feature Mediterranean and Orthodox Christian souvenirs.
Free parking is located in the former Liberty National parking building, located one block away on 20th St. (Richard Arrington Blvd) between 3rd and 4th Avenue.
The Holy Trinity – Holy Cross Greek Orthodox parish was chartered in 1906, and is the fourth-oldest Greek Orthodox parish in the Southeast. Self-guided tours will be available during the three-day festival.
Since 1972, the Greek Food Festival has donated a portion of the proceeds, over $3 million, to local and national charities.
For online ordering and other information, visit bhamgreekfestival.com.
