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Emily Featherston
Ocean restaurant had curry shrimp fritters at Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
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Emily Featherston
Vecchia Pizzaria participated in Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
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Emily Featherston
There were several large vendors on hand, including Pepsi, at Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
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Emily Featherston
The band Riverbend performs at Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
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Emily Featherston
VIP guests were treated to unlimited drink refills and other perks at Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
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Emily Featherston
Jones Valley Teaching Farm was one of the beneficiaries of Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
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Emily Featherston
Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
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Emily Featherston
Guests relax in the shade at Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
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Emily Featherston
The fried green tomatoes from Irondale Cafe were a hit at Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
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Emily Featherston
Slice Pizza & Brew served Conecuh Sausage corndogs at Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
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Emily Featherston
Serendipty Cafe served spice pinapple collard green egg rolls, topped with pulled pork at Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
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Emily Featherston
A pineapple and collard green egg roll topped with pulled pork by Serendipty Cafe at Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
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Emily Featherston
Moss Rock Tacos served a tex-mex potato tot casserole at Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
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Emily Featherston
iCantina served up chips and queso at Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
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Emily Featherston
Nabeels of Homewood was one of the restaurants featured at Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
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Biscuits on the griddle at Five Point Public House and Oyster Bar’s station at Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
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Five Points Oyster Bar had a unique take on biscuits and gravy at Breakin’ Bread 2017, held by Birmingham Originals at Sloss Furnace on Sunday, Sept. 24. The event featured tastings from 34 of Birmingham metro’s favorite restaurants.
September is food festival month in Birmingham, and one of the most sought-after events brought guests from all over to Sloss Furnaces.
Breakin' Bread, hosted by Birmingham Originals, celebrated its 15th anniversary with another year full of food, drinks and entertainment on Sunday, Sept. 24.
The event featured nearly three dozen restaurants, from Ocean to Vecchia Pizzeria, as well as several beverage vendors including Cathead Vodka and Alabev.
Again this year the event benefitted Jones Valley Teaching Farm.
Little Savannah Restaurant and Bar was awarded the first-ever "Best Bite" award for its blue crab crab cakes. The winner was chosen by the crowd, as guests were able to vote for their favorite dish of the day.
For more information about Birmingham Originals, visit birminghamoriginals.org.
