Sips & Bites
Food & Drink
Photos by Erin Nelson.
Food the Nepalese way: Former Chai Market owners regroup after fire, open Yummefy Asian Restaurant
This summer Sam and Rose Pokhrel opened a brand-new business, Yummefy Asian Restaurant, at the opposite end of the same block in The Waites development at Seventh Avenue South and Richard Arrington Jr Boulevard. Read more
Dec 18, 2019
9:17 AM
Photo by Erin Nelson.
A little bit of Cuba: At the lush Cayo Coco Rum Bar, patrons are ‘transported’ to colorful 1940s Havana
Cayo Coco features a lush interior with a Cuban feel and a menu that offers the rich flavors of the Caribbean. Read more
Oct 16, 2019
9:02 AM
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 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 Erin Nelson.
Back in business: An expanded Trattoria ZaZa returns after renovation with its classic dishes
It’s been just over 10 years since Ohio natives and childhood friends Brian Somershield and Geoff Lockert opened their fast-casual Italian eatery, ZaZa Trattoria, in the Frank Nelson Building downtown. Read more
Sep 23, 2019
10:19 AM
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Double-decker delight: Little London Kitchen serves English fare in iconic red bus
If you follow the red double-decker bus to its resting place for the night, you’ll find food from more than 4,000 miles away at the Little London Kitchen, owned by Matthew and Bea Morrissette. Read more
Sep 4, 2019
10:14 AM
Staff photos.
Culinary celebration encourages exploration of Birmingham’s best eats
The 10th annual Birmingham Restaurant Week will be Friday, Aug. 16, through Sunday, Aug. 25. Read more
Jul 19, 2019
2:04 PM
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 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
UAB men’s basketball vs. Southern Miss
UAB’S MEN’S BASKETBALL (HOME GAMES AT BARTOW ARENA) Jan. 23: University of Southern Mississippi, 7 p.m Read more
Jan 23, 2020
Midday Music
Midday Music. Cathedral Church of the Advent, 2017 Sixth Ave. N. Sadie Goodman, soprano; Zachary Palamara, baritone; and Cindy St. Clair, piano, will perform a free, 30-minute concert in Clingman Commons. 205-226-3505. adventbirmingham.org. Read more
Jan 24, 2020
Opera Birmingham presents "Independence Eve"
Opera Birmingham continues its successful chamber opera series with "Independence Eve," a new one-act opera exploring the troubled journey of race relations in America. Read more
Jan 24, 2020
Jason Ringenberg
Jason Ringenberg. 10 p.m. The Nick, 2514 10th Ave. S. Dubbed “The Godfather of Americana” by music magazine Mojo, Ringenberg formed the legendary roots-rock band Jason & The Scorchers in Nashville in the 1980s. $12. 205-252-3831. thenickrocks.com. Read more
Jan 24, 2020
