8 of the tastiest things the Bham Now team ate in April
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Need recommendations for where to eat in Birmingham? Youโve come to the right place. The Bham Now team is full of hungry locals who love to enjoy different restaurants, so weโre here to share the best things we ate in April. Get ready to dive in for everything from vegan burgers to berry delicious pastries.
1. Cheeseburger from Not Ya Average Leaf

โTrust meโyouโve never tried vegan food like this before. Everything at Not Ya Average Leaf is delicious, but this burger is one of my favorites. Itโs hard to believe itโs 100% vegan!โ
Gabby Gervais, Content Producer
- Location: Find the food truck location.
- Hours: Hours depend on location.
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2. Fried catfish with jambalaya + cheese grits from Yoโ Mamaโs
โIt reminded me of the backyard fish fry my grandparents would host each summer for all our aunts, uncles and cousins, but without the extra grease and โI ate way too muchโ sick feeling. Donโt get me wrong thoughโI definitely had leftovers to eat later in the day.โ
Gabi Hembree-Lee, Sales Success Manager
- Location: 2328 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Monday-Friday 10:30AM-2:30PM | Saturday 9AM-1PM
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3. Strawberry bread pudding from Juniper

โIf you really want to know where to eat in Birmingham, look at where people go over and over again. For me, thatโs Juniper.
When I close my eyes, I dream of this bread pudding. Iโm a big fan of bread pudding, and this is one of the best Iโve ever had. The bread was spongy and moist without being soggy, and the fresh strawberries were bright and sweet. Donโt even get me started on the fresh whipped cream that melted into a strawberry sauce.โ
Cecilia Wood, Content Producer + Social Media Manager
- Location: 3811 Clairmont Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-10:30PM | Friday-Saturday 4-11:30PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
4. Fish and shrimp tacos from Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila

โI had three super delicious tacos from Moss Rock Tacos & Tequila this month. I had visited a long time ago, but this was the first time Iโd been recently. I had fish and shrimp tacosโdelicious!โ
Nathan Watson, Senior Content Producer + Photographer
- Location: 616 Preserve Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35226
- Hours: Daily, 11AM-9PM
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5. The Essential burger from The Essential

โThe Essential burger is so good itโs on the menu for brunch, lunch and dinner. Iโll take any excuse to enjoy a burger at 10AM. Pairing it with their Bloody Maryโฆperfection!โ
Callie Puryear, Content Producer
- Location: 2018 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Wednesday-Friday 11AM-10PM | Saturday 9AM-10PM | Sunday 9AM-2PM
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6. Hot chicken po-boy from Eugeneโs Hot Chicken

โWhenever Iโm downtown, I go to a place I know serves up some good chicken!โ
Jacob Blankenship, Channel Analyst + Photographer
- Location: (Uptown) 2268 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203 | (Hoover) 3232 Galleria Cir Ste 101, Hoover, AL 35244
- Hours: (Uptown) Sunday-Monday 11AM-3PM, Tuesday-Thursday 11AM-8PM, Friday-Saturday 11AM-9PM | (Hoover) Monday-Thursday 11AM-8PM, Friday-Saturday 11AM-9PM, Sunday 11AM-3PM
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7. Strawberry ricotta danish from Last Call Baking

โFresh strawberries provided the sweetness while the ricotta was just a dollop of joy atop a beautifully flakey and buttery puff pastry. Need I say more?โ
Jessica Broom, Account Executive
- Location: Daily Edition | 186 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 7AM-1PM
8. Jalapeรฑo BLT tacos from Rojo

โThese tacos were fantastic. Donโt let the Jalapeรฑo bacon scare you off. The heat was just right. My wife Kathy, who is not a fan of spicy food, to my surprise loved them. With the rice and beans on the side, this April lunchtime meal on Rojoโs famous patio was a revelation. Perfect for spring.โ
Pat Byington, Content Director
- Location: 2921 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11AM-10PM
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