Sips & Bites
Food & Drink
A ‘big kitchen’ with tropical vibe
They’re reopening The Thirsty Donkey in Avondale in a space previously occupied by another eatery, Rowe’s Filling Station. At press time, they planned to open in early July. Read more
Jun 19, 2019
9:18 AM
Photo by Alyx Chandler
Stone Hollow Farmstead adds FarmStand to Pepper Place dynamic
In April, the Pepper Place Market area added the FarmStand specialty grocery store as its newest tenant. Read more
May 15, 2019
4:31 PM
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Keeping the whole hog tradition alive
Today, only a few whole hog barbecue joints remain in the U.S., and as of February, downtown Birmingham has been added to that list of lucky cities. Read more
Apr 17, 2019
9:25 AM
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Feline lover finds ‘purr-fect’ spot for cat cafe in Avondale
There are people who love cats, and then there are people who love cats so much they’re willing to pay for the privilege of petting them. Read more
Mar 20, 2019
11:00 AM
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Magic City welcomes New York-based Mile End Deli
The deli is located at Railroad Park at 1701 First Ave. S. Read more
Feb 13, 2019
10:16 AM
Photo by Kamp Fender.
Making a connection
LeNell’s Beverage Boutique provides customers with quality drinkables and a personal touch. Read more
Mar 20, 2019
11:21 AM
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
Jul 18, 2019
Diamonds Direct’s Annual Summer Designer Showcase
On July 19-21, Diamonds Direct is having its annual Summer Designer Showcase! Read more
Jul 19, 2019
Jul 19, 2019
