Sips & Bites
Food & Drink
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.
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
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
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
Salvation Army Angel Tree
Brookwood Village will once again partner with Birmingham Salvation Army and WBRC Fox 6 to be the premier destination for Birmingham’s Angel Tree. Read more
Nov 15, 2019Dec 7, 2019
Alabama Symphony Orchestra
Nov. 15-16: Alabama Symphony Orchestra. 7 p.m. Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center, 1200 10th Ave. S. The ASO, as part of its Masterworks series, will present Tchaikovsky’s “Fourth Symphony.” Ticket prices range from $24-$74. Read more
Nov 15, 2019Nov 16, 2019
Nov 15, 2019
Saturdays in the Gardens: Grow Ferns that Flourish
Join Dr. Dan Jones of the Birmingham Fern Society as he shares what makes ferns special, how to care for them, and where to grow them, including unique terminology. Read more
Nov 16, 2019
“The Wolves.”
Nov. 13-16, 20-23: “The Wolves.” Odess Theatre, Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, 1200 10th Ave. S. In this play by Sarah DeLappe, a girls’ indoor soccer team navigates big life questions from the safety of their suburban stretch circle. Read more
Nov 13, 2019Nov 22, 2019
