Sips & Bites
Food & Drink
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Paper Doll Bar: ‘Pick your poison’ at new Loft District bar
Paper Doll Bar, a family-owned craft cocktail bar located where Tavern on 1st used to be, celebrated its opening weekend Dec. 14-15 after being closed a month for renovations. Read more
Jan 16, 2019
10:47 AM
Photos by Lexi Coon.
Tag teaming with Ghost Train
With Ghost Train being only a couple of years old, just like Hot Tag, Marshall said they were a good fit together since “both of them are kind of still babies on the scene.” Read more
Jan 16, 2019
10:37 AM
Photos by Lexi Coon
Fo’ swizzle
When longtime bartender and cocktail competitor Laura Newman moved to Birmingham a year and a half ago, she had no idea she was about to make history. Read more
Dec 18, 2018
12:22 PM
Sarah Finnegan
Hopping around the 'ham
Check out our list of some of downtown Birmingham’s favorite brews and breweries here. Read more
Dec 10, 2018
3:41 PM
Photo by Lexi Coon
EastWest Kitchen and Bar ‘a creature of its own’
EastWest Kitchen and Bar originally opened up in June 2017, and Conklin said since then, they’ve kept their menu largely the same due to its popularity. Read more
Nov 14, 2018
12:09 PM
Photo by Sarah Finnegan
Space is the place
Walking into Saturn for a show feels a lot like boarding a spaceship. Or more specifically, a loud, acoustically-sound spaceship. Read more
Nov 19, 2018
12:51 PM
Photo by Sarah Finnegan
James Beard winners maintain creativity, drive for excellence
If you’re from Birmingham, it’s hard to imagine a more famous culinary duo than James Beard Outstanding Pastry Chef winner Dolester Miles and chef Frank Stitt of Highlands Bar & Grill, also named this year’s James Beard Outstanding Restaurant. Read more
Nov 14, 2018
2:06 PM
Photo by Sarah Finnegan
A place for everyone
Blueprint on 3rd officially opened its doors at 3000 Third Ave. S. on June 19, with just enough time to offer a full summer menu. Read more
Oct 17, 2018
10:47 AM
Photo by Sarah Finnegan
Pilcrow Cocktail Cellar: Starting a new paragraph in Morris Avenue’s story
Look no further than the yellow, neon ¶ located in an alley behind The Essential along Morris Avenue to find one of Birmingham’s newest cocktail bars. Read more
Oct 17, 2018
10:41 AM
Fueled by liquid courage
The Lumbar, a science-themed bar, offers a new space for concoctions, collaboration and relaxed creation. Read more
Sep 19, 2018
1:40 PM
Photo by Sarah Finnegan
Stepping back in time
Alabama Peanut Co. is keeping tasty treats and traditions alive and well inside its renovated shop. Read more
Aug 15, 2018
1:03 PM
Photos by Lexi Coon
Bringing in the dough
Magic Cookie Dough will announce its official store opening date soon. Read more
Jul 18, 2018
2:11 PM
Photo by Sarah Finnegan
Finding joy at the table
Mac Russell launches Whistling Table, a ‘refined-casual’ eatery. Read more
Jul 18, 2018
2:22 PM
Photos by Sarah Finnegan.
Back Forty Beer bringing brews, food, plenty of space for craft beer lovers
Back Forty Beer Co. has two things that will make its Birmingham location stand out from other local breweries, owner Doug Brown said. Read more
Jun 25, 2018
12:09 PM
Jesse Chambers
Silvertron Cafe closing after 32 years
The owners of the Forest Park eatery cite family concerns. Read more
May 30, 2018
8:47 AM
Alyx Chandler
Bayles Catering expands menu, moves to bigger Woodlawn site
Even though Chef Tony Bayles simply moved his Woodlawn catering company down the road, he said the number of customers coming by has tripled. Read more
May 18, 2018
10:38 AM
Photos by Sarah Finnegan.
Saw’s BBQ to fire up the smoker in Southside
Since 2014, Saw’s Street Kitchen — the food truck of Saw’s BBQ — has been traversing the Birmingham metro area, serving as an ambassador for the group of restaurants. Read more
Apr 18, 2018
11:59 AM
Photos by Sarah Finnegan.
Paradise Chow creating a world — and cuisine — they love
Most food trucks aren’t inspired by a beer, but it’s not hard to guess which beverage Birmingham’s newest food truck, Paradise Chow, is modeled after. Read more
Mar 21, 2018
4:39 PM
Emily Featherston
Barons introducing new menu items for upcoming season
Opening day at Regions Field is April 11. Read more
Mar 15, 2018
5:16 PM
Courtesy of Highland Bar & Grill
Highlands Bar & Grill, The Atomic Bar & Lounge bring home James Beard nominations
As far as James Beard awards, Birmingham keeps the bragging rights fresh each year. Read more
Mar 15, 2018
9:22 PM
